Zion Baptist Church was organized in 1863. The community consisted of a small settlement of about 20 families. It was God’s plan to organize a Baptist Church in Rowlett, Texas. As the church’s membership grew to nearly 100, Zion bought her first plot to build a new facility in 1905. For the next 61 years, many great pastors served faithfully at Zion.
In 1966, Rev. George Jackson, Jr. accepted the position of Pastor at Zion. He, and his wife, Sis. Hattie King Jackson, served faithfully for 32 years. Under Pastor Jackson, Zion expanded by adding a church bus, another building with classrooms, a baptismal pool, kitchen and dining room. In July 1998, God touched the heart of his servant, Pastor George Jackson, to appoint a successor: Sr. Pastor Dayvid L. Griggs, Jr., along with his wife, Rev. Renita Griggs. Pastor Griggs continues leading a growing flock of believers dedicated to the building of God’s Kingdom.
In 2024, Zion Baptist Church will celebrate her 161st Church Anniversary. To God Be the Glory, as Zion continues to press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling through the saturation of God’s word throughout the community and world.
