History of the Greater Union Family 

 Back in 1905, a small group of Christian believers got together and organized the Union Baptist Church in Perry, Georgia.  Those involved included Phil Brown, Jack Woods, John Smith, Toby Fann, Charles Whitehurst, Bessie Nelson, Minnie Allen, Stella Cooper, Minerva Miller, Ford Williams, Bertha Carter, Virginia Arnold, Ellen Brown, Charlotte Dennard, and their pastor, Rev. R. N. Howard.

Rev. Howard served the church for about 4 years, after which Rev. S. P. Miller was called.  Pastor Miller served for 2 years.  Rev. T. H. Henderson was the next choice made by the church.  Rev. Henderson served 6 years.  Rev. B. R. Davis was the next elected pastor of Union Baptist Church.  He stayed for 3 years.  Because of Rev. Davis health, the church had to make another choice and chose Rev. W. J. Reynolds who served for 4 years.

Union Baptist Family had to make a choice for another pastor and chose Rev. A. H. Daniels.  He was forced to resign because he had too many churches.  Rev. F. B. Burney was the next choice.  Pastor Burney served for 4 years.  Rev. E. L. Dozier was he next pastor and he too served about 4 years.

Next, the church made the choice of Rev. G. T. Terry.  Pastor Terry served the church for 32 years until his death.  Rev. Terry played a great part in making the church what it is today.

The original church which was wooden, built by Jim Dennard and financed by Powell Cooper, was destroyed by fire.  Another building was constructed at the same location; it too was financed by Powell Cooper.  The contractor was Steven Roberts.  During the construction period, services were held at Perry Chapel A.M.E. Church.  The new church building remained the same until October 1949, when it was wired with electricity, repaired and bricked.

After the death of Rev. Terry, the church had to make another selection for a pastor.  The church then called Rev. Walter L. Glover, Jr. to serve as undershepherd.  Rev. Glover was instrumental in having the word “GREATER” annexed to the church’s name; thus making it GREATER UNION BAPTIST CHURCH.  Pastor Glover served at Greater Union for 5 years.

Once again, it was pastor seeking time.  This time the church made the choice of Rev. Donald Snead.  He served for 4 years.  In 1981, the church made the choice of Rev. James F. Sherman to serve as the next pastor.  Rev. Sherman served for 16 years.  Rev. Elvoid B. Haywood was chosen as Interim Pastor and later selected to serve as Pastor of Greater Union.  He served for 1 year.

With the task of choosing another pastor, the church family then chose Rev. Keith Anderson.  Rev. Anderson served as pastor for 10 years.

From December 2007 – September 2008, different ministers/pastors came and delivered the message to the church family.

On September 13, 2008, the church family harmoniously elected Rev. Otha L. Everett as the next Visionary of Greater Union Baptist Church. The church experience tremendous growth and were able to build up as well as start new ministries within the church. In 2019 the church purchased land and begin a building campaign. The church under the leader ship of Pastor Everett completed the building project and moved into our new sanctuary in September of 2020.