EXPANDING NEW TERRITORY.

6101 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 | (704) 875-2324

MT. OLIVE WILL REACH, TEACH, AND MINISTER TO THE HURTS AND NEEDS OF SEEKERS PREPARING THEM TO BE BELIEVERS AND WORKERS FOR CHRIST.

MEET OUR PASTOR & FIRST LADY

Pastor Frederick H. Mills

Rev. Lady Latricia D. Mills

Pastor Frederick H. Mills and Rev. Lady Latricia Mills are devoted servants of God whose shared calling and leadership have shaped decades of impactful ministry. Together, they bring a balanced, faith-centered approach rooted in biblical teaching, strong family values, and a deep commitment to serving others.

Pastor Mills brings nearly 30 years of ministry experience, serving individuals and families across generations. He holds advanced theological degrees from Louisiana Baptist University and is also a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in commercial banking and finance. In August 2017, he was called to serve as Senior Pastor of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Huntersville, North Carolina, where the church has experienced spiritual growth, expanded ministries, and a strong outreach presence throughout the Charlotte area.

Rev. Lady Latricia Mills is a passionate preacher, educator, and counselor with a heart for worship, mental health advocacy, and spiritual development. She holds degrees in Journalism, Higher Education, and Biblical Studies, and has dedicated over 30 years to education and counseling. Since accepting her call to ministry in 2011, she has faithfully served in worship, leadership, and support ministries, encouraging others to grow deeper in their relationship with God.

Married for over 34 years, Pastor and Rev. Lady Mills are proud parents and grandparents whose ministry reflects their love for family, community, and Christ. Their leadership at Mount Olive creates a welcoming church home where faith is lived out, lives are transformed, and the needs of the community are met with compassion and purpose.

MOMBC HISTORY

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church has been standing strong since 1868, and our story is one of faith, resilience, and God’s unfailing hand. Founded by Rev. Alex Anderson, Mount Olive began humbly with a brush arbor and a small but determined group of believers. What started as a vision rooted in faith has grown into a multigenerational church family—so much so that six generations of Rev. Anderson’s descendants remain active members today. That kind of legacy doesn’t happen by accident.

Over the decades, Mount Olive was shepherded by faithful pastors who built not only structures, but people. From worshiping under trees to constructing the first church building by hand, the congregation pressed forward through growth, setbacks, and even tragedy—including a devastating fire in 1963 that destroyed the church during Sunday morning worship. Yet even then, the church didn’t stop being the church. Services continued in school cafeterias, basements, and anywhere God’s people could gather—until the doors of the current sanctuary opened in 1964 to great rejoicing.

As the years progressed, Mount Olive expanded its ministries, facilities, and community impact. Under the long and faithful leadership of Rev. Max B. McIlwain, the church became debt-free, added educational space, launched outreach initiatives, and strengthened its commitment to spiritual education. Later, Rev. Byron Davis carried the torch forward, bringing renewed energy, developing leaders, launching ministries like Children’s Church and Food Bank outreach, and deepening Mount Olive’s identity as a church built on family and service.

In 2018, Mount Olive joyfully welcomed its 11th pastor, Rev. Frederick H. Mills, ushering in a season of vision, growth, and connection. Through seasons of challenge—including the COVID-19 pandemic—Mount Olive remained mission-focused, expanding outreach, embracing virtual ministry, and continuing to serve the community. Today, Mount Olive stands as a living testimony of God’s faithfulness for over 150 years, moving forward with purpose, compassion, and a clear vision for the next generation.