https://www.plumgrovebaptist.com/about-us daily 0.75 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612691246acc7b1f2b5ec643/cae7ade7-5574-46cf-8d4c-91d184be574e/IMG_0467.jpeg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612691246acc7b1f2b5ec643/7d0d00ca-0e7d-49dc-8385-79961bd9af04/pexels-nappy-3536630.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612691246acc7b1f2b5ec643/1629926785053-E4ZIRWGENBK8WZH7YDHC/IMG_0471.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612691246acc7b1f2b5ec643/a5dd7d2e-c2c3-4589-8899-cf769a0e30b4/paris-lopez-m9WnjsR8lfo-unsplash.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612691246acc7b1f2b5ec643/1629926811379-XYOD21E5G41153RFMGFO/IMG_0454.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612691246acc7b1f2b5ec643/57cd2727-0be3-4e24-ae18-1f16c865bf29/pg_04.jpg About Us https://www.plumgrovebaptist.com/leadership daily 0.75 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612691246acc7b1f2b5ec643/838f2988-e879-4c52-88a4-0e44ebbcc9e9/Pastor+Corey.jpg Leadership - Pastor Corey Savage Corey A. Savage possesses a zeal for the Word of God that is expressed through his love for God’s people. Pastor Savage enthusiastically serves as the Senior Pastor of Plum Grove Baptist Church located in the historic West End of Tuscaloosa, AL. Under the leadership of Pastor Savage, Plum Grove emphasizes spiritual growth and development, dynamic community fellowship, caring for the community at large, and impactful worship. Pastor Savage was born in Fayette, AL and has always been a son of the Black Baptist tradition. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Unity Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Savage’s parents emphasized the importance of serving in God’s house and he learned sacrificial to give his talents of singing and giving under their watch. Pastor Savage also displayed his gifts in school as he played the saxophone and drums in the band, sang in the school choir, and lettered in three sports. After graduating from Fayette County High School in 2005, Pastor Savage attended. Bevill State Community College on full scholarship and obtained an Associates degree in Communications. He then transferred to Auburn University where he would earn a Bachelors of Social Work degree in 2009. Pastor Savage has been a licensed social worker in the state of Alabama for 12 years and has worked in various social work positions from foster care to juvenile justice. Pastor Savage’s ministerial journey began in 2016 when he accepted his call and was licensed later that same year under Dr. Tyshawn Gardner. He was ordained in 2017 and began serving as Youth Pastor at the Grove and would later become Executive Pastor in 2020. Currently along with his responsibilities at Plum Grove, Pastor Savage is a School Social Worker for the Tuscaloosa County Schools, Programs Director for the Citizens Impacting Community Association, member of the 2022 Class of Leadership Tuscaloosa, and an active member of Delta Phi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Pastor Savage graduated from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University with a Master of Divinity in the Spring of 2022. While there he served as the Vice-President and founding member of the Minority Student Fellowship and was a school ambassador for two years. Prior to graduation Pastor Savage was awarded the Pastoral Ministry Award for excellence in the study of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care to his community. Pastor Savage finds great joy in faithful marriage to the love of his life, Coretta, in 2010. He shares that same elation in being the father of their four beautiful children Ayla, Carter, Brenna and Dawson. https://www.plumgrovebaptist.com/history daily 0.75 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612691246acc7b1f2b5ec643/1629947269371-5ZEL1KPE2HGQ4WDOC5DZ/plaque History - The story of the beginnings of our church and how we became what we are today. The heritage of Plum Grove Missionary Baptist Church is rich indeed. Founded in the year 1900 in the home of Deacon T. H. Hutton, the father of Deacon John Hutton and Charles Hutton. After meeting for a while under a brush arbor on the McCain Place, later moving to the Walker Place and then to the John Kennedy Place where the loft of the barn was used for services. In 1904, a spot of land was purchased and a small church was erected and named Plum Grove Baptist Church by Sister Nancy Billiam. The Reverend A. L. Lewis was called as a Pastor. The building also served as a school with Mrs. Velma Slaughter as teacher. The building was destroyed by a storm in 1909. In the year 1911, under the pastorate of Reverend Matthew, fifty-two people were added to the church roll. Reverend Taylor served as Assistant Pastor during his time. The Reverend R. J. Jones and the Reverend W. J. Long followed. Under the leadership of the Reverend S. V. Mosely in 1935, the church was remodeled and later the present church was built (now remodeled). In 1952, the Reverend Virgil Spencer was called as Pastor until 1960 when the Reverend Sam Walto became pastor and served until the Reverend J. R. Thomas was called as pastor. Each added a new dimension to the church building through remodeling. In 1983, the Reverend Walter L. Robinson became our 6th pastor. Pastor Robinson led in the remodeling efforts of the church to it present stage in addition to the purchase of two additional lots. His strong leadership, preaching and teaching had a direct impact on the growth of the church. In 1999, the cornerstone for the addition was laid. In 2000, Pastor Robinson and the church family called the Rev. Tyshawn Gardner, then associate minister at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, to serve as the assistant Pastor. As a result of the strong bond and mutual respect and love of Pastor Robinson and Rev. Gardner, the church continued to experience spiritual and relational growth. In December of 2001, Pastor Robinson retired after almost 20 years of faithful service to the Plum Grove Baptist Church, and in January of 2002 the church family unanimously chose Pastor Tyshawn Gardner as it 7th pastor and leader. Under Pastor Gardner’s visionary leadership, the Plum Grove Church family has, by the grace and power of God, experienced tremendous growth in every area: New members and new disciples have been added, improvements to the administrative structure and systems, 15 new ministries have been added, Sunday School and Bible Study attendance has increased, a scholarship for qualified high school seniors, additional land has been purchased, as well as many other additions and improvements. Pastor Gardner’s teaching has led the church to embrace the vision of wholistic ministry; a ministry which serves and empowers the “whole man” in the community. Pastor Gardner teaches a “every member in ministry” concept, which stresses individual spiritual development and service, through learning, knowing, and practically living the Word of God. The Plum Grove Baptist Church is a fellowship of down to earth, fun, loving and excited Christians. The church continues to invest heavily in its youth and actively engages in the lives of its elderly. The Plum Grove Baptist Church is an active participant in the New Antioch Bethlehem District Association, as well as a member of the National Baptist Convention, Inc. Having celebrated over 100 years of worship and service, the Plum Grove Baptist church strives to be a beacon of light in the West side Tuscaloosa community for all the state, nation and world to see to the end that the Father is glorified, in the glorious name of our Risen Savior Jesus Christ. 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We would love to welcome you into our Plum Grove family. We are also streaming Sunday services live on Facebook. 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We firmly believe that every church member is a contributing member in time, talent, and tithes. We are committed to the task of bringing every person in our community into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and helping all members of our church and community realize God’s potential, purpose and plan for their life. We believe in restoring, repairing, and reviving broken and damaged lives by applying love, understanding the Word.