Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church was established in the year of our Lord 1917 three and half miles north of Rosenberg Texas in Fort Bend County. A far-sighted farmer pioneered in cutting away the dense forest known as the Brazos bottom became a viable, growing community. They were faithful, loving people with no community center, center, church or school. Neither was there a bridge to span the river to the nearest town. This grieved Mrs. P. G. Evans, a God-loving lady in the community. Mrs. Evans heart desire was culture for her people. The Island Lake Sunday School was started in vacant store with Sis Evans serving as Superintendent also as teach. Others who were part of the beginning Sunday School were Hubert Evans, Rev. Major Jones, Bro. David Smith, and Rev. Allen Evans, a deacon of Galilee Baptist Church. In 1917 a bush arbor was built and a revival conducted with Rev Page as the revivalist. Manu confessed Christ, among the first candidates baptized were Luella Luckey, Millie Evans, Florence & James Holiday, Raleigh Holiday, Adell Jackson and Parthinia Williams.
In 1917, Rev J. E. Warren was called as pastor. Charter members of the church were Sis P.G. Evans, Hubert Evan, Bro & Sis John Luckey, Rev. & Sis Major Jones and David Smith. The name Nazareth was given to Sis Evans in a dream and was accepted by the group.
In the fall of 1917, a church building was erected on an acre of land given by Deacon. Allen Evans. He joined the new church and became one of its first deacons along with Bro. Dave Smith and John Luckey. The church grew rapidly and was affiliated with the Mt Zion Lively Hope District Association, the State Convention, the
National Convention and the State Board. It pioneered in organizing the first B.Y.P.U. in the area under the direction of the late Rev. H.L. Evans.
The church decided to move to more central location. In 1926, Deacon. Evans provided a site for the church in Rosenberg. Rev Warren continued as pastor until his death in 1933. The following pastors have also served: Rev. O.J. Davis, Rev. H.L. Evans, Rev. G.O. Jackson, Rev. J. Hillsman, Rev. T. R. Roberts and Rev. Charles Gibson. After five successful years Rev. Gibson resigned. Rev. E. D. Rayford acted as pastor for three years. Rev Wardell Hicks became Pastor in 1959. Under his leadership two lots were purchased. Rev. Hicks served as pastor for seven years.
In November 1968, a man filled with the spirit and a vision from God, Rev. A. L. Curry, became pastor. When Pastor Curry arrived, Nazareth had only two Sunday services per month that quickly changed as the church continued to grow, with as many as 50 believers being baptized in one day in the Brazos pool. Under Pastor Curry’s leadership the church purchased another building with two lots. Within a few years a new building was planned and blueprints were drawn up. In 1977, Pastor Curry was called to West Point Baptist Church in Galveston, Texas. In October 1977, Rev. R. L. Allen became pastor and plans for the new building continued. In 1984, Pastor Curry returned to Nazareth. Upon his return, the church mortgage was paid off. Three vans and three buses were purchased as well as an additional ½ acre of land for the church’s parking. Additional to the Fellowship Hall were completed including a new roof, having a bar-b-que house built, and a wide screen television purchased. A video and audio ministry was evolved as well. After serving a total of 42 years at Nazareth in March of 2010, Dr. A. L. Curry retired.
After eight months of prayer & patience on October 24, 2010 the church called one of her native sons to pastorate in the personality of Pastor Clinton Donnell Wallace.
Pastor Wallace was the founder of Commissioned Baptist Church in Richmond, TX. On November 7th, 2010 Nazareth Baptist Church and the Commissioned Baptist Church merged together to form one powerful body in Christ That All May Be One.
Pastor Wallace currently serves as the 6th Vice Moderator of The Independent Missionary Baptist General Association. After 8 years under Pastor Wallace’s leadership, Nazareth is still excited about the awe-inspiring leader and his teachings thru sermons such as, “Serving When Distracted”, “Having Fresh Visions for Future Victories”, “Let Me Be Great”, “Crime in The Church” and “On the Road with Jesus”.
Nazareth has completed the following renovations: New wood flooring and lighting in the sanctuary, church van wrapped, installation of new doors of main entrance…..this is only the beginning of Nazareth on the move making ministry happen!
Pastor Mark Davis Is a native of Dallas, Texas. He preached his first sermon in March 1976. In 1983 graduated from (Dallas) South Oak Cliff High School. In 1983 enrolled at the University of Houston, on a full football scholarship, “Quarterback”. He was a member of the 1984 S.W.C. Championship Team and the 1985 New Years Day Cotton Bowl.
1988 Graduated with a degree in Social Studies and Business Administration. 1990
Called to pastor the First Baptist Church (West Columbia). 1992 Married his college sweetheart (former) Monica Gary. Pastor Davis has preached all across the United States. Every Sunday, he’s heard in 40 countries on global radio.
*Pastor Davis is a former teacher for the State of Texas, teaching Anger Management, Domestic Violence & Parenting.
*Pastor Davis was called to Pastor the (Historic) St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Houston in 2002 and currently pastoring.
*Pastor Davis was called to Pastor New Hope Bible Church in (LaMarque) in 2024. Pastor Davis, pastors both churches.
*Pastor Davis has two sons.
*Pastor Davis passion is teaching and preaching.
*Pastor Davis hobbies are cruising with his wife, watching both his sons coach, grilling, and playing dominoes.
*Pastor Davis’ favorite scripture is Psalm 27 and favorite song is “SafeInHisArms”
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