Discover the heart and vision behind Zion's Cause.
Our Mission
Being on mission is the vision of the ministry of Zion’s Cause. We do not “do” mission work. We are a church of missionaries called into the mission of God. We believe the Bible explains our mission in four words:
Our Beliefs
This is a basic and brief explanation of the foundational, essential beliefs of Zion’s Cause. If you would like a more detailed explanation with full scripture reference, please go to the SBC Website.
Meet our team!
1885
Church Founded
Zion's Cause Baptist Church was organized
Built their first building.
Called Harrison Johnston to serve as pastor.
1902
Rebuilding Begins
ZCBC began rebuilding at the present site on US 68.
J.H. Little donated new land.
Pastor N.S. Castleberry led the church in dedicating the new building.
1947
New Building
It was voted in May of 1947 to build a new block building with buff brick.
1951
First Parsonage
The church built the first parsonage.
1968
New Sanctuary
The church dedicated another new sanctuary (The Chapel)
Mr. Jess Powell donated the land.
1976
Land Expansion
In February, the church purchased three acres of additional land adjoining church property.
1977
More Land
The church purchased 1.96 acres on the south side of the church.
1982
New Parsonage
The church voted to build a new parsonage on the campus.
1985
Additional Land
The church voted to purchase another 2.67 acres behind the current building.
1995
Activities Building
The church completed and dedicated the Activities building.
2009
Student Center
In August, the former parsonage was converted to the Student Center.
2010
Campus Expansion
The church began to expand the campus with the purchase of additional surrounding properties.
2012
Sanctuary & Education Wings
The church completed and dedicated a new sanctuary and education wings.