The Greater South Central Missionary Baptist Church was organized in January 1966 under the leadership of Rev. Andrew L. Bowman.   Rev. Bowman had been Pastor of the South Central Missionary Baptist Church in the Joppa community of Dallas prior to organizing Greater South Central M.B.C.  The first assembly of six charter members was held in the home on Kellogg Street
of Bro. and Sis. Don King. 

In September 1966, the first church building was purchased at 1207 Diceman Avenue. This facility became known as “the little church”.  The Lord added greatly to the church as he saw fit.

After outgrowing the Diceman Street location and after months of prayer and fasting, the church moved into the present location at 3002 S. Denley Drive on the second Sunday of August 1971.  Several members of the former church at this location, Greater Olivette Missionary Baptist Church, joined the Greater South Central family.

On August 12, 1973, Pastor Bowman was called to pastor the Union Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado.  On January 1, 1974 Associate Minister, Rev. W. J. Atkins, was called as Pastor.

During Pastor Atkins’ tenure, five brethren were called to the ministry.  Brothers Ray Cotton, Ellis Lane, Alvin Draper, D. S. Marshall and Bruce McCoy accepted their call to preach the Word.  The congregation increased rapidly and in April 1974, the church was remodeled to add some much needed seating for both the congregation and the choir. The remolded edifice enabled the church to hold the first Anniversary Service in October 1975. In August 1977, Pastor W. J. Atkins was called to pastor another church.  Along with the aide and guidance of the Holy Sprit, the Associate Ministers Rev. Alvin Draper and Rev. Bruce McCoy, led the church through this trying time. 

On the first Sunday in February 1978, Rev. J.C. Adams of Austin, Texas was called to pastor Greater South Central.  The church was again renovated in 1980 and the first cornerstone was laid on August 9, 1981. Bro. Bernard Gilliam was called into the ministry under the leadership of Pastor Adams. 

In October 1981, Pastor Adams was called to pastor out of the city.  Rev. Bruce McCoy was the ministry leader during this period.  Guided by the Holy Spirit, a host of members from the Bexar Street Baptist Church were led to unite with Greater South Central.

On the first Sunday in March of 1982, Greater South Central’s son in the ministry, Rev. Bruce W. McCoy, was called to pastor the church.  Under Rev. McCoy’s leadership and guidance from the Holy Spirit, Greater South Central grew spiritually, numerically, and financially.  During this period the Church made several trips to the Sunday School and B.T.U. Congress, where a large number of youth and adults attended.  Rev. McCoy remained as Pastor until December 10, 1987.    

In March of 1988, the Church, depending on the Holy Spirit, was led to call Rev. Morris Broden as pastor of Greater South Central.  On July 5, 1989, Rev. Broden was called to pastor another church in the city.

In January of 1990, after praying and fasting, the Rev. Kevin Rogers was called to pastor Greater South Central and remained until February 29, 1991, when he was called to pastor another church within the city.

On July 7, 1991, after much prayer and leaning on the Holy Spirit for guidance, the church was led to call Rev. Bernard Gilliam as the next pastor of the Greater South Central Missionary Baptist Church.  Rev. Gilliam served Greater South Central faithfully into the first quarter of 2004.

A Pastor Search Committee composed of deacons and other church members was formed in the spring of 2004 to guide the search process.  This committee’s charge was to screen and interview viable candidates and make recommendations to the Deacon Board regarding the future Pastor.  After an eight-month search, on November 8, 2004 Rev. Ray Hines, Jr. was called to Pastor Greater South Central Missionary Baptist Church. 

The Lord again added greatly to His church. A group of members from New El Bethel Baptist Church, as well as others, joined the GSC family in an ongoing effort to spread the good news.

Greater South Central Missionary Baptist Church is special in our hearts and lives. We would not have come this far had it not been for the Lord on our side.  Our progress has been amazing.  From a few, many have been blessed.    From a little, much has been accomplished.  Thanks be to God who has preserved our faith, our vision and our spirit, we will continue in the days ahead to be conquerors through Christ Jesus our Lord and our Savior.  We shall walk into the future leaning on the everlasting arms of Jesus.

“For all that has been, thank you Lord.
 To all that shall be, Lord we praise Thee”.