History of Revelation Missionary Baptist Church
Just as Abraham was moved by faith in God to journey from what had become his home, so also Reverend Rudolph Carter Allen, Sr. step out on faith alone.
On October 26, 1980, a group of twenty Christian men and
women met in the home of Reverend and Mrs. Rudolph Carter
Allen, Sr., their purpose was to seek God’s guidance in
organizing a Missionary Baptist Church.
On November 2, 1980, a resolution establishing
Revelation Missionary Baptist Church was adopted. The name
Revelation is derivative of God’s revealed will to Rev.
Allen.
The Modern Free and Accepted Masonic Temple at 841 Fifth
Avenue, Columbus, Georgia became the original place of
worship. Prayer meeting and bible study convened in the
members’ homes.
In February of 1982, a tract of land was purchased on
the corner of Bogart Drive and St. James Street.
In March of 1983, Ground Breaking Ceremony was held.
In May of 1984, construction of a multi-purpose
structure began.
Sunday, April 7, 1985 (Easter Sunday), we held Easter
Sunrise, baptismal, and worship services in our new
facility.
The first five years, Reverend Johnny h. Flakes, Jr. and
the Fourth Street Baptist Church family graciously welcomed
us into a combined service for administering the Ordinance
of Baptism.
Seven years later, on the fourth Sunday in June, Ground
Breaking Ceremony was held for the construction of an
additional building to include a church sanctuary and an
office complex.
Construction began June 29, 1992.
God willed that on April 11, 1993, we would hold our
first Sunrise, baptismal and worship services in our newly
constructed sanctuary.On May 30, 1993 at 5:30 pm, Dedication
Service for our sanctuary was held with Reverend William
Smith, Pastor of Israel Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia’s
guest speaker.
Under the pastorage of Reverend Rudolph Carter Allen,
Sr, the church continued for twenty-four years to meet the
challenge of obedience to Jesus Christ as given in the Great
Commission.
On December 10, 2004, after having relentlessly and
effectively “fed” God’s sheep for twenty-four years,
Reverend Rudolph Carter Allen, Sr. was honored by the
Revelation church family with a Grand Retirement Celebration
held at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.
On January 2, 2004, Reverend Rudolph Carter Allen, Sr.
passed the mantle of leadership of Revelation Missionary
Baptist Church to his daughter, Reverend Valerie Allen
Thompson.
Reverend Thompson has taken the helm of this ship of
Zion with humble submission and determination to do the Will
of God for His Church. She says to the church, “It’s not
about us, it’s about God.”
In February of 2005, the official address of Revelation
Missionary Baptist Church became 203 R. C. Allen Drive,
Columbus, Georgia 31907-6102. The street was renamed in
honor of Pastor Rudolph Carter Allen, Sr.
November 1, 2009, we celebrate twenty-nine years
of existence. Evangelistic efforts permeated with prayer
without ceasing is the cornerstone of our church ministry.
Pastor Thompson’s vision for Revelation Missionary
Baptist Church is affecting a revived and revitalized
manifestation of evangelistic efforts expressed in the Great
Commandment and The Great Commission of Jesus Christ.
God has called us to a specific evangelistic outreach
mission. It is that of a partnership of Christian service
with the Farley Home Community of our city. Praise God for
such an opportunity to be “light” and “salt” of the earth!
We, the Revelation family, journey onward, loving,
hoping, praying, and striving. For our eyes remain on the
prize.
On January 2, 2004, Reverend Rudolph Carter Allen, Sr.
passed the mantle of leadership of Revelation Missionary
Baptist Church to his daughter, Reverend Valerie Allen
Thompson.
On May 9, 2025, our Revelation Missionary Baptist Church family celebrated Reverend Valerie Allen Thompson's 20th Pastoral Anniversary at the Bill Mill Event Center in Columbus, Georgia.
