County Publishes Comprehensive Directory of Local Houses of Worship

Quitman County has compiled a detailed directory of houses of worship that serves Marks, Crowder, Lambert, Falcon and nearby unincorporated communities. The directory groups congregations by denomination, and lists individual churches with addresses, contact information and clergy names when available, making it a practical tool for residents and organizations seeking faith based partners.

The page includes congregations across a wide range of traditions, including AME, Assembly of God, Baptist, Missionary Baptist, Church of Christ, Church of God, Church of God in Christ, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal and several ministries. Examples listed on the directory are Allen Chapel AME in Marks, Zion Chapel A.M.E. in Crowder, Crowder Assembly of God in Crowder, First Baptist Church in Marks, Faith Baptist in Lambert, Mt. Zion Baptist in Sledge, Burrell Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Falcon, Trinity Methodist in Marks, Marks Presbyterian Church and New Life Church of God in Marks among other neighborhood congregations and ministries.

For residents the directory reduces friction when seeking faith services for worship, weddings, funerals and pastoral care. For local nonprofits and public agencies it offers a centralized contact list to coordinate food distribution, volunteer recruitment, emergency sheltering and outreach to seniors or homebound residents. Faith based organizations often function as informal social safety nets in rural counties, and better connectivity can improve delivery of health information, immunization campaigns and support for behavioral health services.

The presence of this resource on the county community page also raises operational questions about access and equity. Rural residents face transportation and digital access barriers, so maintaining up to date phone contacts, printed copies at libraries and clinics, and outreach in community gathering places will determine how effectively the directory reaches those most in need. Public health officials and local leaders can use the directory to strengthen partnerships, target interventions in underserved neighborhoods and amplify messages during health emergencies.

Keeping the listing current and expanding details about service hours and community programs will increase its value. As a practical tool for family services, community outreach and event planning, the directory can help build more resilient local networks if it is actively maintained and distributed in both digital and print formats.