In Carthage, Texas on a Tuesday night, August 22, 1950, during a tent revival under the direction of Bro. O. H. Griffith of White Oak, a group of people who confessed themselves to be Missionary Baptists entered into the organization of a new Missionary Baptist Church.

Several visiting preachers were present at the revival, which formed a council. This council consisted of the following ordained ministers: O. H. Griffith, A. J. Kirkland, A. W. Smith, W. A. Ingram, R. E. Rogers, O. W. Tresinger, Marvin Francis, Alfred Croy, Van George, Clifford Bell, Doyle Harrison, O. F. Reed, W. G. Griffith, and Robert Robe.

Bro. O. H. Griffith was elected moderator.  Bro A. J. Kirkland was elected to preach at this service taking his text from Matthew 16:19, bringing an impressive message on church origin and church authority.

Bro O. H. Griffith stood as moderator and asked all who desired to go into the organization of a church to come to the front. A good number moved forward immediately. The moderator then read the church covenant as found in the "Baptist Way Book", pages 89-90. The church covenant was adopted by 14 whose names are as follows: Mr. J. H. Adams, Mrs. J. H. Adams, Betty Adams, Mary Hurley, Martha Holland, Mr. J. A. Cochran, Mrs. J. A. Cochran, Mondie Adams, Ernestine Adams, Mr. J. L. Heaton, Mrs. J. L. Heaton, Syble Burns, Mr. E. M. Andrews, and Mrs. E. M. Andrews.

Bro. W. G. Griffith was asked to lead in the dedication prayer. Bro. O. H. Griffith then read 12 Doctrinal statements for adoption by the newly formed church. These statements were read from the "Baptist Way Book" pages 79-80. These statements were properly moved and seconded, then unanimously voted to be adopted.

The Church went into conference to attend business. Mrs. James Holland was elected church clerk and Bro. Jake Heaton was elected church treasurer. A possible name for the new Church was discussed. The Church unanimously adopted the name "Carthage Missionary Baptist Church" of Carthage, Texas.

Bro. O. H. Griffith then extended the privilege of the Church to ask if anyone who desired membership to the church to come forward. The invitation song was "Where He Leads Me, I Will Follow." New members that joined were: Mr. G. L. Holder, Mrs. G. L. Holder, Mr. Jesse R. Alexander, Mrs. Jesse R. Alexander, and Ray Adams.

On September 7, 1950, the Church voted for their building committee to purchase a lot of land. (The same land where our current church is located.)  On October 18, 1950, the Church voted to buy a building from the Freewill Baptist Church in Henderson, Texas.  The dedication of the building and the Church's first revival were held on November 19, 1950. The revival lasted for 2 weeks.

On May 9, 1951, we began supporting Texas Baptist Institute in Henderson, Texas as a mission point. (Still one of our mission points.)  On December 5, 1951, the Church voted to set mission offerings as 1st Sunday - Local Missions, 2nd Sunday - Interstate & Foreign Missions, 3rd Sunday - State Missions, and 4th Sunday - Texas Baptist Insitute.

On December 12, 1951, Bro. Harris McBride on Henderson accepted Carthage Missionary Baptist Church's invitation to be their pastor.

On June 4, 1952, the Pastor, Bro. Harris McBride began doing a radio ministry from a station in Henderson, Texas for 2 Sundays each month. (A ministry our current pastor, Bro. Mike Littleton, still carries on. Broadcasting a Sunday Morning Service on our local radio station, KGAS-FM104.1, out of Carthage, Texas.)

On January 24, 1954, the Men's Brotherhood was formed.  On February 10, 1954, the Ladies Auxiliary was formed.

On December 9, 1956, the Church voted to build a new Church.  On May 26, 1957, the Dedication Service for the new Church was held.