About SMBC

To Evangelize, To Disciple, To Comfort

At Springhill Missionary Baptist Church of Tampa, you will experience dynamic worship, sound Biblical teaching and preaching, age appropriate opportunities, and many ministries devoted to service.

You will discover our church to be passionately friendly and full of gracious hospitality. The atmosphere is warm and inviting; and we are confident that you will notice Christ-like love and genuine kindness.

Our Story

In 1914, a few Baptist believers had a desire to worship God together in their small community of Sulphur Springs. There were no churches constructed in the area and a building in the area was used on a rotational basis with an African Methodist Episcopal congregation. The owner decided to sell the property to the first congregation that raised one hundred dollars. We are eternally grateful that Springhill was blessed with the finances.

A year later, with God’s help Springhill Missionary Baptist Church was organized under the leadership of Rev. H.M. Dillard. The church membership consisted of 35 members. Rev. I.C. Nimmons served as Pastor and several auxiliaries were established. Following his leadership God continued to bless Springhill M.B. Church with spiritual leaders. Among them were Rev. N.J. Johnson, Rev. Miller, Rev. Warren, Rev. Gardner, Rev. C.H. Sheppard, Rev. Brooks, and Rev. M. White.

Our current leader, Rev. Eugene Garnett, Sr., was called as Interim Pastor on September 8, 1996 and accepted his calling as Pastor on October 11, 1996. He was formally installed on December 8, 1996. Since Rev. Garnett’s installation, membership has increased and more defined auxiliaries have been established.