Our story
205 years of faith, strength and hope in Columbus.
Shiloh Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church is one of the oldest African American churches in Columbus, Mississippi. Long before it was considered socially acceptable to worship united together, Shiloh offered a place for people of color to gather in the Lord's name.
Only seven pastors have led Shiloh in its 205 years. Over the decades Shiloh has served as a place for developing spiritual strength, faith and hope. The church has also been a home for social gatherings, business meetings and education.
Shiloh holds a significant place not only in the hearts of its members and community, but also in the history of Columbus, Mississippi.
- First gathered
- 1821
- Pastors in 205 years
- 7
- Members
- 425
- Staff and leaders
- 25
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.
Our pastor
Pastor Ty Harris
Pastor Ty Harris is the seventh pastor of Shiloh. He came up through this house, serving as Youth Pastor and as First Assistant to Bishop Freddie B. Edwards Sr. before being called to lead the church.
His approach is simple: meet people where they are. He talks often about the folks who come on Christmas, Mother's Day and Easter, and he wants every one of them to leave knowing someone at Shiloh saw them and was glad they came.
In loving memory
Bishop Freddie B. Edwards Sr.
Sixth pastor of Shiloh ยท 1990 to 2025
Bishop Edwards accepted his call into the ministry in 1987, and three years later became the sixth pastor of Shiloh. For 35 years he overcame adverse challenges and grew into a passionate servant leader who worked tirelessly to share the Gospel.
He wanted everyone to know that regardless of the situation or circumstance, all things are possible with God. Bishop Edwards went home to be with the Lord in 2025, reunited with his beloved wife, First Lady Willie Mae Edwards. He was the proud father of Clarisca F. Edwards-Carr and Freddie Edwards Jr.
All things are possible with God.
What we believe
Grounded in the Gospel, guided by the living word.
Membership is a matter of receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and experiencing baptism by immersion. This statement isn't an exhaustive list of our faith, but it is the foundation Shiloh stands on.
- 01
The Holy Bible is divinely inspired
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
II Timothy 3:16
- 02
The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
I John 5:7
- 03
The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 10:9
- 04
Universal love and salvation
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
St. John 3:16
- 05
Faith in God and his word
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 11:6
- 06
Worshiping God
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
St. John 4:24
- 07
Praising God
Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 150:6
- 08
Power over evil spirits
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
St. Luke 10:19
- 09
Ministry and manifestation of spiritual gifts
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
I Corinthians 12:4 to 5
- 10
Power with the infilling of the Holy Spirit
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:8