Mount Moriah, whose name means “prepared for God,” was organized in 1887 and was the first predominantly black Baptist church in Omaha, Nebraska. Outreach to those in need has been second only to evangelism for the Rev. Dr. Ralph Lassiter, Sr., has continued the Mount Moriah tradition of evangelism and community service with a focus on serving the whole person without regard to race or current life challenges. In January 2022, Rev. T. Michael Williams began his role as Senior Pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, and continues to follow the path of his predecessor by upholding the Great Commission, to make disciples, and actively working in the community.