About Us

Our Beginning

Established in 1869, Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church has been a beacon of light and hope in Rankin County, MS for over 150 years.

Our Church Mission Statement 

To make responsible, reproducing Christians by witnessing to the Word through our Worship and our Work. Our worship is molded and maintained by the Word of God. Our witness is mandated by the Son of God.  And Our work is motivated by the Spirit of God. At  Jerusalem, we are Ministering with Eternity in View.

Our Church Ministry Philosophy

We believe in the  Articles of Faith as expressed in the Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 and the New Hampshire Declaration of Faith.

We seek to serve God and advance the Kingdom of  the Lord Jesus Christ through:

Christian Worship – Christian Education – Christian Evangelism -Christian Social Action

Our Daily Mandate ( Departure Chorus)

As you go forgive somebody. Someone needs forgiveness now.

As the opportunity presents itself share the love of Jesus Christ.