For over six decades, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church has stood in Sacramento as a family built on love, humility, hard work, and prayer. This is our story — and to God be the glory.
It all began on Friday, February 19, 1960 at 8:00 pm, at the New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. At this meeting the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church was organized, to be located at 3525 Branch Street, Sacramento, under the leadership of Rev. Sim Walton, Jr. Rev. Willie Baker was elected Assistant Pastor.
Under Pastor Walton's leadership, Mt. Calvary grew exponentially — old auxiliaries increased in number and new auxiliaries were established, and the ministerial staff doubled in a short period. God called eleven men to the ministry under Pastor Walton; three of them became pastors: Rev. E.L. Varnado, Rev. Marine Erby, and Rev. Leuvell Johnson. Fourteen new deacons were added, nine new ministries were created, and the first combined Men and Women's Day was established.
The congregation grew so large that the church had to relocate three times — from 3525 Branch Street to a larger rental on Cypress Street, then to the purchase of 3744 Belden Street, and finally to our present home at 3407 Altos Avenue.
On October 13, 1987, God sent His death angel to collect our special leader from among us. The work He had given Pastor Sim Walton, Jr. to do for his family, community, and Mt. Calvary was finished.
God sent Rev. Bryant C. Wyatt to pastor Mt. Calvary MBC in August 1988. Shortly thereafter, the First Annual Founder's Day was established to honor our late founder and appreciate our first lady emeritus, Sis. Mary Walton. Also in 1988, the Sim Walton, Jr. Scholarship Fund was established.
Under Pastor Wyatt's leadership, many ministers and deacons have been added to the roll of Mt. Calvary, the Jr. Deacon Board was established, and the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church East Campus (formerly Greater Light of Life Baptist Church) was established in Rancho Cordova.
As we celebrate 60+ years of love, humility, hard work, and prayer, we thank God that "We've Come This Far by Faith" — and God is truly in control. To God be the glory!