About Mt. Zion
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church is a Bible-focused, prayer-driven church family committed to honoring God, serving people, and advancing His Kingdom. We unite as children of God in love, standing on the truth of His Word and trusting the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Our Mission
We pledge allegiance to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20). Through prayer, fasting, and obedience, we sanctify ourselves for God’s work—trusting the Spirit to empower us as we spread the Gospel and make disciples locally and beyond
Senior Pastor & First Lady
Pastor Joe L. Poe &
Minister Rebecca B. Poe
Rev. Joe L. Poe has faithfully served as Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church since 2003. His tenure has been marked by spiritual renewal, organizational growth, and a deepened commitment to prayer, discipleship, and community outreach. Under his leadership, Mt. Zion has strengthened its prayer and Bible study ministries, expanded worship and music, invested in youth and family development, and embraced a clear vision for ministry growth and new church facilities.
Pastor Poe is known for his unwavering commitment to God’s Word, his passion for people, and his heart for shepherding God’s church with integrity and faith.
Minister Rebecca B. Poe serves faithfully alongside Pastor Poe as First Lady and Minister, providing spiritual support, leadership development, and compassionate care within the church family. Her ministry reflects a heart for service, encouragement, and strengthening the body of Christ through faith, wisdom, and love.
Together, Pastor and Minister Poe lead Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with unity, humility, and a shared dedication to glorifying God and serving His people.
Our History
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church was founded in 1886 by Rev. Edward James Henry.
With only twenty-four charter members, the church began humbly, worshiping by kerosene lamp and heating with wood stoves. Yet even then, God’s hand was evident.
Through faithful leadership, sacrificial service, and unwavering trust in God, Mt. Zion grew steadily—expanding its facilities, strengthening its ministries, and deepening its impact in the Snow Hill community.
Across decades, Mt. Zion has remained committed to prayer, worship, and outreach, adapting to the needs of each generation while staying anchored in biblical truth.
A vision for the future
Under the leadership of Pastor Joe L. Poe, Mt. Zion has embraced a vision of spiritual growth, community outreach, and generational empowerment—leading to expanded ministries, community prayer initiatives, outreach programs, and the development of new church facilities.