We Live, We Love,
We Serve
The Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church had its beginnings as Hickory Hill Baptist Church (Hickory Hill Colored Baptist Church as reflected in the 1903 deed). The name Hickory Hill was chosen because of the large hickory tree that stood near the church. Hickory Hill was first located on Greene Street, near what was once the site of the old 5th Street Fire Station. The church was in an area considered downtown Greenville. Rev. Ruffin Carrol was the first pastor, and worship services were held the third Sunday of each month.
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In 1903, under the pastorate of Rev. G.W. Bucklum, the church moved to Clark Street, near the northwest corner of 14th Street, in the "New Town" area of Greenville. At that time, Charles Henryham, Edward Carr, and Ted Jenkins were appointed as Deacons; and Violet Henryham, Harriet Jackson, and Sarah Dudley were appointed as Deaconnesses.
Our Mission
We are a House of Prayer Led by the Spirit, Called by God to fulfill
Christ's Commission and Will Through Worship, Empowerment & Discipling.
Edifying and Equipping The Body of Christ Through Wholistic Ministries.
Meet Our Staff
Dr. Stephen Greene Howard
Senior Pastor
Dr. Sonya A. Laws
Executive Minister/Administrator
Sis. Jackie McClaud
Office Assistant & Receptionist
Bro. Chester Hicks
Sexton Assistant
Bro. Marvin Hardy
Facilities Manager
Sis. Doris Tyson
Office Assistant
Sis. Joyce Hansley
Sexton Assistant
Sis. Mia Eley
Pastoral Support,
Media & Promotions
Sis. Darlyn White
Office Assistant & Receptionist
Bro. Andre Roberson
Sexton Assistant
Our Music Staff
Minister Anthony Joyner
Minister of Music & Worship Arts
Sis. Gloria Hines
Organist/Pianist
Bro. Brian Newton
Percussionist
Bro. Fysard Starky
Bass Player
Our Ministerial Staff
Min. Steve Billingslea
Minister of Health & Nutrition
Rev. Carolyn Fleming-Dockery
Minister of Enrichment & Empowerment
Rev. Romeo Garcia, Jr.
Minister of Christian Education
Rev. Tanisha Hines-Johnson
Minister of Congregational Care
Dr. Jan Newell-Byrd
Minister of Seniors
Rev. James Tyson
Minister of Prayer & Intercession
Bookstore Staff
Sis. Margie Ward
Bookstore Clerk
Sis. Sandra Pierce
Bookstore Clerk
Sis. Ruth Randolph
Bookstore Clerk
Sis. Gloria Watson
Bookstore Clerk
Cornerstone Medical Academy
Dr. Garrie Moore
Executive Director
The Leadership Academy
Bro. Maurice Jordan
Coordinator
Cornerstone Christian Child Development Center
Sis. Ernestine Morris
Cornerstone Child Care
Development Center