About Us

Crystal Springs Baptist Church is here to love Jesus our God and to love people. ~D.A.S.

About Crystal Springs Baptist Church

Crystal Springs Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation located at 941 Highway 48 East in the Dexter community of Walthall County, Mississippi. Since its founding in 1892, our church has sought to faithfully proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, make disciples, and serve our community.

The church was established by three brothers, Charlie, Thomas, and Billy Pigott, on land donated by Elisha Magee. In November 1893, Rev. W. W. Schillings preached the first sermon to the fifty charter members of Crystal Springs Baptist Church, and Bro. C. L. Corkern was selected as the church's first pastor. For more than 130 years, God has faithfully blessed our congregation as we have ministered to generations of families throughout our community.

From 1892 to 2026, the physical setting, the membership, and the pastors of Crystal Springs Baptist Church have changed greatly; yet the basic principle of Christian fellowship of that first church still beckons in the Dexter community: Come worship with us here at Crystal Springs - where men meet God.

facilities

God has blessed our church with excellent facilities to support ministry and fellowship. Our campus includes:

A sanctuary with seating for approximately 200 people
Educational building and classroom space
Family Life Center
Choir building
Pastor's parsonage
Additional parsonage for the Minister of Music

These facilities provide opportunities for worship, discipleship, fellowship, outreach, and future growth.

Our Beliefs

Crystal Springs Baptist Church affirms the Holy Bible as the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. We cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention and affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 as our statement of faith.

Worship, membership, and Ministries

Crystal Springs Baptist Church maintains an average Sunday morning worship attendance of approximately 80 people, with an average Sunday School attendance of 50. Our active membership is approximately 80 members.

We offer the following weekly services:

Sunday School – 9:00 AM
Morning Worship – 10:00 AM
Evening Worship – 6:00 PM
Wednesday Evening Service – 6:00 PM

Our worship style is blended, incorporating both traditional hymns and contemporary worship music. We are blessed with an active choir ministry and a congregation that values meaningful worship centered on the Word of God.

Crystal Springs Baptist Church offers ministry opportunities for all ages, including:

Children's Ministry
Youth Ministry
Men's Ministry
Women's Ministry
Senior Adult Ministry
Nursing Home Ministry
Homebound Ministry

Our church is actively involved in community outreach and missions through support of the Baptist Children's Village, local Crisis Pregnancy Centers, food pantry ministries, and community events and holiday festivals. Vacation Bible School remains one of our strongest outreach ministries, with attendance averaging approximately 100 children and workers each year.

Our Community

Crystal Springs Baptist Church serves the Dexter community and surrounding areas of Walthall County, Mississippi. Located approximately 19 miles from Columbia, Mississippi, our area offers the advantages of small-town and rural living while remaining accessible to nearby communities.

Our community is known for its strong family values, close relationships, and supportive atmosphere. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, lower cost of living, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Churches continue to play a vital role in the fabric of community life, creating opportunities for ministry and outreach.

The area is served by the Walthall County School District and offers an excellent environment for raising a family and building lasting relationships.

Pastor

Currently Searching

Minister of Music

Nick Davis

Chairman of Deacons

David Lee

VBS/Childrens/Youth Director

Cindy Ervin

Pastor Search

We are prayerfully seeking God's man to serve as our next pastor. The successful candidate should meet the biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9, possess a heart for shepherding God's people, faithfully preach and teach God's Word, and provide spiritual leadership for our congregation.

We are seeking a pastor who will lead our church in evangelism, discipleship, missions, and community outreach while helping us continue to grow in our relationship with Christ.

Past Pastors

Since the establishment of Crystal Springs Church, the following pastors have served:

C. T. Corkern 1893 - 1908

J. L. Sones 1908 - April 1910

Willis Corkern 1910 - 1913

J. B. Quinn 1913 - 1917

J. L. Lowe 1917 - 1920

J. E. Sulliven 1920 - 1922

W. A. Roper 1922 - 1925

K. L. Price 1925 - 1933

W. A. Roper 1933 - 1936

R. W. Langham 1937 - 1938

J. R. Eubanks January and February 1938

Charles McKay 1938 - 1940

James B. Ray 1940 - 1941

Mr. Gunn Interim

E. R. Pinson 1942 - 1944

W. E. Hardy 1944 - 1945

C. O. Lindsey 1945 - 1949

John Evans 1949 - 1951

A. R. Majors 1951 - 1952

Roy Crosby 1952 - 1954

J. C. Pinson 1954 - 1956

J. E. Boatwright 1956 - 1958

Archie McIntyre 1959

C. B. Thompson 1960 - 1964

R. R. Soileau Interim

R. C. Atkinson Jr. 1965 - 1966

James W. Street 1966 - 1969

Harry Mann Interim

Wade Rogers 1970 - 1974

J. H. Kennedy Interim

Lannie Wilbourne 1974 - 1977

Elmer Howell Interim

Bob Golden 1977 - 1978

Fred Mosley Interim

Jerry Barlow 1979 - 1981

Jerry Breazeale 1981 - 1990

Jimmy Dukes 1990 -

Les Hughes

Jeff Burris

Mike Reid 1995 - 2000

Kevin Crozier Interim

Brian Stewart 2000 - 2003

Russell Bush Interim

Danny Stevens 2004 - 2026