Vernon Hill Baptist Church was birthed from a humble yet powerful beginning — a series of heartfelt prayer meetings held in homes throughout Allenville Township, Person County, and soon found a more permanent home on the farm of Henry and Rosa Green. What began as a mission soon became a church, and by 1890, the congregation gave it a name that would echo through generations: Vernon Hill Baptist Church. Under the leadership of their first pastor, Rev. Ragland, the church was officially organized and rooted in faith.

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In 1926, under Rev. Joe Lyons, the church played a pivotal role in the establishment of the County Line Missionary Baptist Association, further cementing Vernon Hill's influence and legacy in the region.

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Over the decades, Vernon Hill Baptist Church has continued to grow spiritually and physically:

• In 1951, the sanctuary was bricked and upgraded with an oil heating system.

• In 1972, a Fellowship Hall was added.

• In 1995, the street name was changed from Webb Chapel Road to Vernon Hill Church Road in honor of the church’s enduring presence.

• Between 2006 and 2009, a dedicated expansion planning committee led the reconstruction and expansion of the church building, completed in 2009, to meet the growing needs of the ministry.​

• March 15, 2020 — Last indoor service held due to COVID-19. Outdoor services continued on the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

• June 12, 2021 — Retirement picnic honoring Pastor Ollie Ellison for 29+ years of dedicated service to VHMBC.

• November 7, 2021 — Indoor worship services resumed.

• December 12, 2021 — Fire in the church dining hall.

• January 2022 (1st Sunday) — Rev. Adrian Davis served as guest speaker for the pastoral position.

• May 2022 (1st Sunday) — Rev. Adrian Davis was elected as Pastor of
  VHMBC.

• May 15, 2022 (3rd Sunday) — Preached his first sermon as Pastor.
  Sermon Title: “Mission Accomplished.”

• March 19, 2023 — Rev. Adrian E. Davis was officially installed as Pastor of
  VHMBC.

• June 21, 2023 — Former Pastor Rev. Ollie F. Ellison transitioned to his eternal
  home.

• October 14, 2023 — Dedication of the newly built VHMBC Fellowship Hall.

• November 17, 2023 — Church conference: Members voted to add 2nd
  Sunday worship services starting March 2024 (6-month trial).

• October 18, 2024 — Church conference: Members voted to continue 2nd
  Sunday worship services.

• October 18, 2024 — Vernon Hill voted in its first women trustees:

  • Sis. Deana Russell

  • Sis. Lanette Betts

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Today, Vernon Hill Baptist Church stands not only as a house of worship, but as a pillar of faith, unity, and legacy — committed to honoring the prayers that started it all and carrying the torch forward with purpose and praise.