Pastor Emeritus Elder Leroy Sawyer labored at Mt. Moriah from 1982-2023. That is 41 years! In March 1982, Elder Leroy Sawyer was elected to serve as Pastor. Under Elder Sawyer’s leadership, the membership has grown tremendously, and it is now called the “Mt. Moriah Family.” Two additional usher boards (the Young Adults and the Little Ushers) were organized, a Children’s Church worship feature was begun, an additional cemetery was purchased, a van ministry was initiated, educational scholarships were awarded to high school seniors, three ministers were ordained, (Rev. Hubert Blue, Rev. William Vaughn, and Rev. William Rowell, Jr.); and 22 deacons were added. The church also expanded its focus on outreach by building a Community Christian Life Center, establishing a Radio Ministry, and numerous annual activities designed to serve the community.