History

Our fellowship grew from the pioneer Bell-FountainBaptistChurch, which was organized prior to the Civil War. After a fire destroyed the Bell-Fountain Chapel in 1880, members started two separate congregations: Shady Grove and DeBerry. Land for construction of the first DeBerry sanctuary was donated by Holland Livingston Anderson. The Rev. T. A. Coleman served as the first pastor. Adjacent land and new facilities were added later as the church grew. For over a century DeBerryBaptistChurch has led in service work and community development

Church Covenant (Article V of the Bylaws)

Having been led as we believe by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus as our Lord and Savior and, on of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God and this assembly mos solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.

We will strive therefore, by the aid of the Holy spirit to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church and the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all the nations.

We also strive to maintain family and private devotions; to educate our children according to Scripture; to seek athe salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our conduct; and to abstain from those habits or actions which will degrade our Christian witness as taught by the Holy Scriptures; to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

We will further strive to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and Christian courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation and encourage to obedience to the teachings of our Savior.

We moreover strive that when we remove from this place we will as soon as possible unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word