Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, founded in 1830, is said to be the oldest Southern Baptist Church in Newton County.

In June of 1995, the church and fellowship hall were destroyed by fire. The congregation met at the Lodge in Chunky until the church was rebuilt. Three years later, a new brick fellowship hall was built. 

Mt. Pleasant has produced several ministers: Rev. Clay Cooley, Rev. Eric Embrey, and Rev. Joel Embrey. An interesting note, Dr. Danny Lanier, who is currently pastor of Northcrest Baptist Church in Meridian served his first pastorate at Mt. Pleasant.

About the church:

Name: Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

Pastor: Rev. Seth Therrien – Interim Pastor.

Denomination: Southern Baptist.

Founded: 1830

Members: 48

Address: 1158 16th Church Road, Chunky, MS 39332

Contact info: 601-479-4198

Service Times:

Sunday school – 10 a.m.

Worship service – 11 a.m.

Sunday evening – 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting – 6 p.m.

Every Fifth Sunday, there is a fellowship meal together in the Fellowship Hall.

Annual events special to the church:

Valentine Banquet, Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic, October Fall Festival, Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas Program and Gift Exchange.