Summary In February 2026, the City of Greenville shared a video celebrating Mountain View Baptist Church’s history of faith and service since 1908. The feature looked back on our roots in Newtown, the generations of pastors and members who sustained the congregation, and the endurance that has carried our church through more than a century of change. We are thankful to see this story shared with the wider Greenville community. Remembering where we came from strengthens our co

Summary In February 2026, WSPA covered the rollout of the Newtown master plan by community and city leaders. The report focused on a long-term vision for housing, infrastructure, economic opportunity and preservation in a historically Black Greenville neighborhood that has experienced generations of disinvestment. We are encouraged that the plan is continuing to move from community conversations toward public action. Mountain View and our partners have spent years caring for

Summary In November 2025, Greenville Journal reported on the Newtown community master plan presented by Mountain View Baptist Church to Greenville City Council. The plan covers 91 acres and grew from years of listening through front-porch conversations, workshops and a community design charrette led with Parish House Community Development Corporation and Johnston Design Group. We are grateful to see this community-led vision receive public attention. With plans for mixed-inco

Summary In July 2025, FOX Carolina highlighted a community rally and forum hosted by Mountain View Baptist Church. The Sunday gathering invited neighbors to come together, hear from one another and discuss issues affecting our community in a setting shaped by faith, fellowship and civic engagement. We believe the church can help create space for honest conversation and meaningful connection. Events like this give us an opportunity to listen, strengthen relationships and work