ABOUT US
OUR HISTORY
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.
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MEET OUR STAFF
ADMIN
STAFF
SIS. MIA ELEY
Minister of Pastoral Services
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Community Engagement &
Pastoral Support
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BRO. MAURICE JORDAN
BRO. MARVIN HARDY
Facilities Manager
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BRO. CHESTER HICKS
Sexton Assistant
SIS. JOYCE HANSLEY
Sexton Assistant &
Office Assistant
BRO. ANDRE ROBERSON
Sexton Assistant
SIS. DARYLN WHITE
Office Assistant & Receptionist
SIS. DORIS TYSON
Office Assistant & Receptionist
SIS. OPHELIA THOMAS
Office Assistant Receptionist
SIS. BONNIE PERKINS
Office Assistant & Receptionist
MUSIC MINISTRY STAFF
BRO. BRIAN NEWTON
Percussionist
MINISTERIAL
STAFF
MINISTER
ANTHONY JOYNER
Minister of Music & Worship Arts
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SIS.GLORIA HINES
Organist/Pianist
BRO. MICHAEL JOHNSON
Worship Leader
SIS. MARIEKA HARRISON
Worship Leader
MIN. EZEKIEL TAYLOR
Minister of Media & Intergenerational Ministries
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REV. CAROLYN
FLEMING-DOCKERY
Minister of Enrichment
& Empowerment
REV. ROMEO GARCIA, JR
Minister of Christian Education
REV. JAMES TYSON
Minister of Prayer & Intercession
BOOKSTORE
STAFF
MIN. STEVE BILLINGSLEA
Minister of Health & Nutrition
DR. JAN NEWELL-BYRD
Minister of Seniors
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SIS. DENESE TYSON
Bookstore Manager
SIS. SANDRA PIERCE
Bookstore Clerk
SIS. RUTH RANDOLPH
Bookstore Clerk
SIS. GLORIA WATSON
Bookstore Clerk
CORNERSTONE
MEDICAL
ACADEMY
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CORNERSTONE
CHRISTIAN
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTER
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DR. GARRIE MOORE
Executive Director
DEACONESS
DOROTHY JORDAN
Child Care Development Center
Chair of Board of Directors
WHOLISTIC
HOUSING
BRO. CHARLES PIERCE
Housing Manager