Reverend Lillie Mae Hill (2024-Present)

The Antioch CME Church of Lincolnton, Georgia was organized on April 26, 1902. The Trustees were Jerry McCord, Jake Turman, George Paschal, Mose Curry, Madison Collins, Ephriam Ramsey, and Succi Murray. 

Available records show that from 1902 until 1905, Reverend C. Green was pastor. From 1905 to 1920 R.C. Holloway was pastor. Reverend J.W. Thorton was appointed in 1921. During the next three decades, there was a large turnover into the pastorate.

From 1929 through 1935, Reverend S.S. Brewer served as Pastor. Following Reverend Brewer, the following leaders severed as pastors:  

• 1935 -1937 Rev. E.L. Barnes 

• 1937 -1943 Rev. A.G. Beckum 

• 1943 -1944 Rev. O.R. Jackson

• 1944 - 1946 Rev. J.P. Plummer 

• 1946 -1948 Rev. S.G. Greer 

• 1948 - 1949 Rev. W.L. Wheeler 

• 1949 - 1950 Rev. A.G. Beckum 

• 1950 - 1951 Rev. W.H. Holman

• 1951 - 1955 Rev. L.W. Jay 

• 1955 - 1956 Rev. L.R. Williams 

• 1956 - 1958 Rev. R.P. Hudson 

• 1958 – 1960 Rev. David Horne 

• 1960 - 1961 Rev. Hatley 

• 1961 - 1962 Rev. S.N. Sturgill 

• 1962 - 1964 Rev. E.J. Ingram 

• 1964 - 1968 Rev. J.T. Smith 

• 1968 - 1982 Rev. W.H. Rucker 

• 1982 - 1997 Rev. Willie Crew 

• 1997 - 2010 Rev. John Jordan 

• 2010-2013 Rev. Willie Ivey 

• 2013—2015 Rev. Annie M. Thomas 

• 2016— 2024 Rev. Annie M. Thomas

2024- Present Rev. Lillie M. Hill

In December 1978, our church was destroyed by fire. During this time, we held our worship services at Greenwood Baptist church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Financial gifts poured in from the community, many other towns, cities, and concerned individuals. 

After months of planning, we were ready for the dedication service of the New Church. During the time of planning, we lost a very dear and faithful member, Brother Allen Boyd. 

The Sunday School gave a pulpit chair in his memory. The Claussen Family donated the communion table in the honor of Mrs. Eula Winfield. Mr. Claussen donated the water fountain. 

In 1982, Reverend Willie Crew came to us. He served for 15 years and we found him to be a God-sent man. Our Stewards during his ministry were: Willie N. Mickens, Taylor Ramsey, Arthur Robinson, J.W. Harris, and Lloyd Shanks. The Stewardesses were: Sallie Ramsey, Etherleen Mickens, Eunice Wilson, and Virginia West. The Trustees were: Elizabeth Hampton, Eunice Wilson, and Willie N. Mickens. 

During the conference year 1985—1986, the church purchased a piano. Another goal was to install an alter. Rev. Crew donated 21 hymnals and 6 tables. 

During the conference year 1986-1987, our church was blessed with four new members from the Robinson family. From this family, we have a piano player, a choir director, Brother Arthur Robinson. Mrs. Mattie Robinson was licensed to preach by Presiding Elder Gene R. Dean. 

During the conference year 1988-1989, we saw great things done through Jesus Our Lord: A Family and Friends Day program, Youth Program, our First Choir Anniversary, and a musical featuring Brother Frederick Prophet in concert.