A Church Where God Comes First
Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church is a Christ-centered church family in Hinesville, Georgia, committed to worship, prayer, service, and community impact.
Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church
Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church is a Christ-centered church family in Hinesville, Georgia, with a history rooted in faith, sacrifice, worship, and the enduring strength of the church community.
From Taylor’s Creek to Hinesville, Pleasant Grove continues to honor its foundation while serving the present generation with faith, love, and purpose.
A visual reminder of Pleasant Grove’s early foundation and historic roots.
Established in 1869
Pleasant Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church was organized on June 29, 1869 at Taylor’s Creek, Georgia. The church was commonly known as Taylor’s Creek Church and was first led by Reverend Piner Martin, a local community leader.
The church began on 16.6 acres of property that included a small frame house where services were held. As membership grew, the first official church was built through the labor and sacrifice of men, women, boys, and children who hauled lumber and materials. Upon completion, the church was named Pleasant Grove.
In 1941, the church property and members’ homes were purchased by the United States Government. That area is now known as the Fort Stewart U.S. Army Installation. Though families were scattered, the faith of Pleasant Grove remained strong.
In 1942, trustees purchased land in the Allenhurst community, and with dedication, sacrifice, donated materials, and shared labor, Pleasant Grove was rebuilt and opened again for service.
Leading people to Christ.
Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church exists to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, biblical teaching, discipleship, community outreach, and compassionate service while empowering individuals and families to live out their God-given purpose.
Transforming lives and families.
Our vision is to be a Christ-centered church that transforms lives, strengthens families, impacts the community, and inspires future generations through faith, unity, love, and service.
Keeping the flame alive.
Our forefathers laid the foundation and started the fire burning. It is up to each generation to keep the flame alive through faith, worship, service, and dedication to God.