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Shiloh Baptist Church Boston is seeking to make disciples so that the congregation may grow in their understanding and application of the Word of God, so that they may become mature followers of Jesus Christ who seek Him constantly, serve Him faithfully, and share Him boldly. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 This mission is reflected in the philosophy, history and future direction of Shiloh Baptist Church.

Shiloh Baptist Church is a member of the Eastern Shore Virginia-Maryland Baptist Association and the Baptist General Convention of Virginia. Members of the Shiloh Baptist Church congregation put God first in our church and home lives and strive to praise and honor Him with our words and deeds. We worship God though prayer, song, dance, and worship. Shiloh Baptist Church emphasizes Christian education and fellowship to bring our members closer to God. Shiloh Baptist Church celebrates an annual Homecoming Fellowship as well as numerous revivals, conferences, special services and events.

Shiloh Baptist Church is the oldest African-American Baptist Church in Accomack County.   Founded in 1875, the congregation of Shiloh Baptist Church grew out of the “Colored Membership” of the Hollies Baptist Church in Keller, VA.

The first church edifice was constructed in 1875, and, after twice being destroyed by fire, the second edifice was rebuilt in 1904. The current church building was completed in 1907, and a Building Fund drive is currently under way to raise money for a new church home.

Under the leadership of thirteen pastors over a period of 131 years, Shiloh Baptist Church has grown and flourished, adding new souls to the congregation every year. Shiloh Baptist Church birthed three other congregations: the New Mount Zion Baptist Church of Painter, Virginia in 1881, the Holy Trinity Baptist Church of Pungoteague, Virginia in 1905 and the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Wardtown, Virginia in 1909.

Reflections and Historical Sketches of Shiloh Baptist Church Ministry

• Re-instituted the annual Homecoming Fellowship the 3rd Sunday in August.
• Introduced an annual summer Vacation Bible School.

• Sister Julia E. Major elected as Church Clerk upon the resignation of Sister Bernice Griffin.

• First female minister, Reverend Linda D. Stevens, licensed to the Gospel Ministry.

• Reverend Linda D. Stevens ordained for Pastorate on January 15th.

• Completed Church Annex.

• Reverend Ronnie T. Northam, Jr. called by Shiloh for Pastorate.
• Kicked-off the annual Church Fellowship Picnic.
• Children Choir organized.
• First Youth Summer Program was born.
• Instituted Men’s Prayer Breakfast Fellowship
• Handicap ramp constructed and patio refinished .
• New choir Voices of Perfected Praise organized.
• Old church annex renovated and re-named Bethlehem Chapel.
• Back Home Hour initiated on the Saturday night preceding Homecoming.
• Shiloh's first church secretary, Sister Iysha Wise, hired.

• Golden Age Ministry launched.
• Church bus purchased.
• Male Chorus formed.
• Evangelism Ministry founded.
• Wednesday Night Youth Bible Study began. (Moved to Tuesday nights starting January 2007.)
• Women’s Prayer Breakfast Fellowship started.
• Grant Ministries Young Voices for Better Choices (Teen Pregnancy Prevention) and Family Preservation instituted.
• Sister Francina Brown-Chisum elected church secretary.
• 33 new or rededicated souls added to the church membership.

• Young Adult Ministry set-up.
• New Usher Ministry, Ambassadors, organized.
• Children’s Church starts every 1st Sunday. (Later expanded to 1st and 4th Sundays.)
• Stained glass windows refinished and/or replaced.
• Wednesday Night Children’s Bible Study kicked-off. (Moved to Tuesday nights starting January 2007.)
• Church and Youth Prayer Breakfast Fellowship inaugurated.

• Parking lot upgraded.
• New doors, flooring and roof installed.
• New pulpit skirting and bulletin board refurbished.
• Deep well and handicap railing built.
• Second female minister, Reverend Josephine Giddens, was licensed and gave initial sermon.
• Pastor Northam called to plant a church in Durham, NC and departed Shiloh in May 1998.

• Reverend Jerome Lee, Jr. called to Shiloh as Pastor-elect on May 15, 1999. He is later ordained in August 1999 and installed in October 1999 as the 13th pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church.
• Liturgical Dancers ,Angels of Praise, introduced.
• Guest parking area and guest packets initiated.
• One licensed Baptist minister, Minister Phyllis A. S. Hatton, and one deaconess, Mae C. Coles accepted in Shiloh.
• New storage shed purchased.
• Many souls added to the fold.

• Church van ordered.
• Fax machine installed.
• Discipleship Ministry added.
• Minister Phyllis A. S. Hatton named Minister of Christian Education Ministry.
• New computer system purchased.
• Quarterly Leadership Workshops began.
• Light fixtures installed in rear of sanctuary.
• Parsonage demolished and land cleared.
• Audio sound added in the annex and other areas of the church.
• The Dennis Memorial Cemetery dedicated on land donated by the Dennis Family, heirs of the late James and Maggie Dennis.
• Tuesday daytime Bible Study initiated.
• 41 souls came to Christ.

• Caretaker obtained for cemetery.
• Signage created for church van.
• Final cemetery plaque installed on the Dennis Memorial Cemetery.
• Old shrubs removed and new planted in planter in front of church.
• Nightlight and security light for front of church installed.
• Maintenance and upkeep performed on church and Bethlehem Chapel.
• New keyboard purchased.
• Deaconess Mae C. Coles called into the Gospel Ministry and gave initial sermon in July 2001.
• Brother George (Ben) Stevens ordained as deacon.
• Brother Leon Coles added as deacon in training.
• Sisters Helen V. Bundick, Sandra Bailey and Ann Dowden consecrated as new deaconesses.
• Sister Loretta Johnson elected as trustee.
• Desk and chair purchased for the Church Clerk and Secretary.
• Two Ministries, The Couples’ Ministry and the Singles’ Ministry, instituted.
• Women’s Ministry First Annual Pentecost Fast and Empowerment Service held.
• 44 souls led to Christ.

• The Ladies in Praise Plus 1 Liturgical Dancers inaugurated.
• The Women’s Ministry First Annual Women’s Conference opened.
• Initial First Lady’s Night held.
• Singles’ & Couples’ Ministry Spiritual Valentine’s Extravaganzas gathered.
• Brother Leon Coles ordained as deacon.
• Four deacons in training, Brothers William Barrett, Sr., Lester Taylor, Christopher Matthews, and Richard Kellam, III, elected.
• Sisters Janet Pitt, Christine Kellam, C. Renata Major, Angela Taylor-Matthews and Cynthia Lee elected as deaconesses in training.
• Brother George (Mitch) Hatton named trustee in training.
• Mandatory classes on “Teachers Teaching Teachers” commenced.
• Bethlehem Chapel renovated to repair water damage.
• Fifth Sunday designated Dress Down Sunday.
• 37 souls added to the fold.

• Church's financial structure upgraded.
• Shiloh’s first in-house Newsletter Ministry, created and published. Newsletter staff includes Reverend Jerome Lee, Jr., Editor Julia Major, Publisher Janet Pitt, Typesetter Felicia Benson, Health and Nutritional Advisor Cynthia Lee, and Reporters Chantel Davis and Walleisha Bailey.
• Second Annual Women's Conference held and included the first Annual Conference Banquet with Shiloh's First Ordained Minister, Reverend Lisa D. Stevens serving as facilitator.
• New members prayer breakfast held.
• Church office hours of Tuesday to Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm introduced with Sister Felicia Benson as Church Secretary. (Office hours later expanded to 9:00am to 4:00pm.)
• Food Bank Food Pantry opened.  Food is distributed the first Wednesday of every month.
• Brothers William Barrett, Sr., Lester Taylor, Christopher Matthews and Richard Kellam, III, and Sisters Janet Pitt, Christine Kellam, C. Renata Major, Angela Taylor-Matthews and Cynthia Lee ordained and consecrated as deacons and deaconesses on March 21, 2004.
• First Lady’s Banquet held.
• Bethlehem Chapel completely refurbished for use by Children's Church and Food Bank Pantry.
• 14 souls joined the church.

• Parking Attendant Ministry “Top Flight Security” commenced.
• Luther Barnes and the Sunset Jubilaires performed in concert at the Annual Back Home Hour for Homecoming 2004.
• Completed purchase of first church van.
• Third Annual Women's Conference and 2nd Annual Conference Banquet celebrated.
• Upon the death of Sister Julia E. Major (our Church Clerk for 32 years), Sister Bobbie F. Bundick was elected as Church Clerk and Sister Terry A. Bailey was elected as Assistant Church Clerk.
• New office computer purchased.
• Dominick White serves as new musician for Youth Choir.
• Two new Ministries, Transportation and Decoration, added.
• The Original Tuskegee Airman, Ezra M. Hill and wife Mabel, visited Shiloh Baptist Church. 
• First All Choirs’ Workshop conducted.
• Pastor and First Lady Lee presented to the church hand-crafted African painting from Ghana, West Africa.
• Many souls added to the membership .

• Shiloh Baptist Church presented with a Resolution of Commendation in acknowledgment of being the oldest African-American Baptist Church in Accomack County. The commendation was presented by the Honorable Wanda J. Thornton, Chairperson of Accomack County Board of Supervisors.
• Deaconess Mary Bunting presented with a plaque on Mother's Day honoring her as the "Oldest Mother" at Shiloh.
• First Father and Son Brunch held in honor of Father’s Day.
• A Community Picnic celebrated during our Homecoming on the grounds of Shiloh Baptist Church for all of the Boston Community with the generous, enthusiastic support and contributions from many of the local retailers.
• Tree of Life Wall Sculpture installed and dedicated to pay tribute to loved ones while contributing to our church Building Fund.
• Sanctuary updated with new pew and chair cushions and pulpit curtains.
• First Black History Prayer Breakfast embarked on with guest speaker Dr. Boykin Sanders, past Pastor of the historical Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Sanders is presently a Professor at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology on the campus of Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA.
• Many souls came to Christ .

• Sister Felicia Benson elected as Financial Secretary.
• Women’s Season and first Mother and Daughter Brunch celebrated during the month of May.
• Men’s Season observed during the month of June.
• First Pastoral Anniversary Banquet held.
• Tape Ministry upgraded to produce CD’s of weekly worship service – now known as The Media Ministry.