History:
The history of the Mt. Tilla Baptist Church has its roots steeped in the traditional organization pattern of most Negro churches that were constituted at the close of the civil war.  Because of ancestors wanted to develop the art of worship service for themselves, they asked permission to withdraw from the slave section of Big Sandy Church.

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the following brethren: Rev. Ben C. Green, Rev. W. M. Steely, Rev. Thomas Turpses, and Brother Miles C. Canon, this visible church received its grant September 4, 1868.

Rev. Green led the flock for over one year before surrendering its leadership to Negro brethren Rev. Jacob Wright was out first black pastor.

For one hundred thirty-eight years this church has grown from a bush arbor to its present structure under the leadership of 26 shephers, several deacons, and church clerks.  Two of our deacons and four of our laymen were ordained as ministers of the gospel, one in 1965, 1971, Minister Carlos Jones in 2001, Minister Debra Newkirk in 2005, Minister Kenya Carswell in 2006 and Minister Ricky Stanley in 2006.