The Reverend G. H. Gonner, along with several other Christians, under the leadership and direction of the Holy Spirit saw a need to have another church planted on the south side of town. They met and organized a church built on the solid foundation of Christ Jesus.

In 1909, the church was officially organized at Bethel Hall, which was located on the corner of Franklin and Selma Streets. Later, a building which was known as Allen Temple, was purchased on Montgomery Street. The committee, consisting of Deacons A. Reed, Saul McNeil, A. Verner, and Sister Hattie Lonnie, selected the name Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. The Cornerstone Laying Service for the new church was held in 1911, with Reverend Gonner as Pastor. Reverend Gonner’s pastorate ended in 1915. Between 1915-1930 there is little history known other than Mt. Sinai having two pastors during this 15-year period: Reverend Thompson and Reverend R. Rabzie.