A Christ Centered People Loving Purpose Driven Ministry of God.
Mount Zion MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH RILEY
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00AM | WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00AM
3428 MAPLE AVENUE SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35221
Dr. Patrick L. Sellers, Pastor
Our Pastor
Dr. Patrick L. Sellers
Dr. Patrick L. Sellers is a graduate of Hueytown High School, Hueytown, Alabama. Upon graduating from high school, Dr. Sellers enlisted in the United States Army as a Medical Specialist and served three (3) years Active duty and five (5) years in the Army Reserve.
Dr. Sellers is a graduate of American Military University with a Bachelors Degree in Religion, Birmingham-Easonian Baptist Bible College, Birmingham, Alabama, with a Bachelor of Arts in Pastor's Program and Bachelors of Theology. He has received a Masters in Ministry and Doctorate of Ministry from the Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camille, Georgia.
Dr. Sellers was called into the ministry in 1995 and in 1999 was called to pastor the Cathedral of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He served there faithfully until December 2008 when he was called to pastor the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Riley (“The Mount”). Dr. Sellers serves as Chief of Staff to the President of Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention.
Dr. Sellers’ Board Appointments include: Secretary of Trustee Board, Birmingham-Easonian Baptist Bible College; Chairman, Former Board Chairman, Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Board of Directors (with oversight of a $40 million general budget, $32 million new Intermodal Facility, and $4.8 million In-Town Transit Partnership of the Downtown Circular)2006-2018, the American Public Transportation Association; Jefferson County Housing Authority Advisory Board, and 2019 Dr. Sellers was appointed to the Board of Directors for Clas Tran.
Dr. Sellers’ is married to Dr. Dorielle Dixon Sellers and is the father of two daughters, Taylor Lauren Sellers and Tyra Reagan Sellers.
Our History
The History of
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Riley
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Riley began in 1905 in a two room house under the leadership of Rev. L.A. Thomas. During the 104 year history of Mt. Zion, the congregation has been spiritually guided by several pastors namely: Rev. L.A. Thomas, Rev. G.G. Austin, Rev. Coleman Smith, Rev. J.M. Wesley, Rev. Clarence Ramsey Smith, Rev. George M. Williams, Rev. Leo A. Dawson, and Rev. Dr. Patrick L. Sellers.
Mrs. Lucy Baker was the first member to join the church and since that time there have been many to follow. In 1932, the original church was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt three months later under the leadership of Pastor G. G. Austin. Over the years, Mt. Zion continued to experience membership growth which led to the building of a new church facility in 1961. Following the untimely death of Rev. C. R. Smith Sr., Rev. George M. Williams was installed as pastor in 1992. Under his direction, our present sanctuary was constructed in 1996 and the old sanctuary is being used as a multi-purpose facility.
Today, Mt. Zion is no longer the original two room house but contains a 515 seat sanctuary, along with classrooms and office space. Under the leadership of our current Pastor, Dr. Patrick L. Sellers, the church has sparked a new direction. Since taking the pulpit in January 2009, Pastor Sellers has initiated several new ministries along with education and training opportunities for members. Just to name a few, we now have ministries for Senior members, Singles, and Couples, an extended bible study class, dance and step ministries, and our youth and young adult departments have expanded its membership through choir participation and our most recent development, the Childrens Church.
Through our Pastor’s vision and spiritual guidance, our overall mission is to work faithfully in bringing more souls to Christ. The current church theme, brought forth by Pastor Sellers has been the focal point of Mt. Zion’s spiritual and physical growth. As our theme states, we as a church always aim to be what God had called us to be: A Christ Centered, People Loving, Purpose Driven Ministry of God. From this approach we anticipate great things to happen here at Mt. Zion so that the history of this wonderful church can continue to evolve for many more years to come.
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