About Us

Our Leader

Pastor Frank Kennedy Sr.

Frank Kennedy, Sr. accepted his call by God in the ministry and was licensed to preach on December 27, 1987. He has been pastoring for 36 years and is the founding Pastor of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mt. Pastor Kennedy Sr. established Pilgrim Baptist Church in 1995 and the first service was held in a storefront with 36 members.

He was born and raised in Holt, Alabama, to Hattie and Napilon Kennedy. He is a graduate of Boteler High School. Pastor Kennedy is married to Mrs. Alberta Kennedy.

He is the father of ten children, a proud grandfather, and a great-grandfather. After his calling to the ministry, he received ministry studies at Samford Extension Center.

Reverend Frank Kennedy, Sr. is a community leader and advocate for educational success. He is active in the Tuscaloosa City Schools as a volunteer and the Mt. Pilgrim Community Outreach Center founder. Pastor Frank Kennedy, Sr. is a pillar in his church, home, and the community

What We Believe

Statement of Faith

We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God, and it is the foundation of all we believe and practice.
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. He ascended into heaven and will return one day for His church.
We believe that salvation is a gift from God, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone—not by works.
We believe in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, who lives within believers, guides them in truth, empowers them for service, and produces spiritual growth.
We believe in the ordinance of baptism by immersion, as a public expression of faith and obedience, and the Lord’s Supper, as a remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice.
We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in Christ and in the importance of gathering together as the local church to worship, grow in discipleship, and serve our community.
We believe in living out our faith by loving God, loving people, and making disciples—fulfilling the Great Commission and bringing glory to God in all we do.