Abbreviated History of Bold Springs C.M.E. Church

The Bold Springs C.M.E. Church was founded on February 20, 1874 . Three trustees of the church, Mr. Willie Moreland, Mr. Clark Bell and Mr. Sam Stillwell purchased the land at a cost of $5.00.

The property included a frame building of 1,400 square feet and two acres of land. Mr. C.W. Sims deeded the property to the trustees for the use of either a church or school. For a number of years, the building served in both capacities. In 1901, the church was destroyed by fire and was later rebuilt.

The church has grown and prospered under the leadership of many pastors; to many to list here, however some have included; Rev. E. D. Compton, Rev. C.F. Hester, Rev. R. L. McLaughlin, Rev. T. R. Carr, Rev. C.L. Ellison, Rev. H.E. McRae, Rev. Gloria L. Blue, and our current pastor, Rev. Milton L. Mays who was appointed in 2007. 

In May 2000,the Butts Men of Action (BMO) organization chose Rev. Blue as pastor of the year.  Pastor Blue was recognized as being the first female pastor in the history of Bold Springs C.M.E. Church.

Under Pastor Blue’s leadership, the following projects have been completed: church ceiling was lowered and replaced with ceiling tiles, entire sanctuary was painted and paneled, church sign installed. 

On January 22, 2006, Symbolic Groundbreaking Services were held for Project Restoration/Renovation for the rear sanctuary renovation, and fellowship hall addition.  This project was completed in April 2006, and Consecration Services were held on June 11, 2006 with Elder Jerry D. Woodfork bring the afternoon service. 

Additionally, two individuals have come forward accepting their calls into the ministry under Pastor  Blue’s leadership; Bro. Arthur Goodman (2004), and Bro. Christopher McDaniel (2006).                                                    

The following events/activities were accomplished: Annual Fall Festival, Gospel Feast and Fest, Pastors, Ministers, and Evangelists (PME) banquet, Father and Son Revival, road trips to: Fantasy of Lights at Calloway Gardens, Lake Lanier Magical Lights, the Tennessee Aquarium, Historic Savannah/Brunswick, Georgia, Helen, Georgia, and Orlando Florida to the Holy Land.