Pastor Simpson’s pastorate of Mount Ridge Missionary Baptist Church extends over four decades of dedicated and faithful service.The current membership of Mount Ridge Missionary Baptist Church is approximately 315 members.

In March 1975, Reverend Snirly Fred Simpson was elected as Pastor of the Mount Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. After having started with about 50 members, the church membership increased greatly, under Pastor Simpson’s leadership, reaching its peak of approximately 450 members in the 1980’s.Pastor Simpson has undertaken countless endeavors for the purpose of kingdom building, as his mission is “To Reach the Lost at all Cost”.

In June 2024, our community witnessed a remarkable event—the official merger of St. James Unity Baptist Church and Mt. Ridge Missionary Baptist Church into one united church family. This historic day was filled with joy, hope, and a profound sense of togetherness. The merger marks not just the joining of two churches but the beginning of a wonderful journey together, unified in mission and purpose. As we move forward as one church family, let us continue to walk together in faith, love, and unity.