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Welcome to Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church!

At the heart of Jacksonville, we stand as a beacon of faith, fellowship, and divine love. We are a vibrant community dedicated to spreading the teachings of Jesus

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Sunday School Service

Engage in interactive lessons and deepen your faith every Sunday morning at 9:30 am

Sunday Worship Service

Join us every Sunday for a meaningful worship experience and community fellowship. Sunday 11 am

Bible Study

Explore the scriptures in depth and grow your understanding of God's word. Wednesday 7:00 pm

Noon Day Prayer

Take a midday break to connect with your Father through prayer and reflection. Wednesday @ Noon

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Why Baptism?

Baptism is a significant act of faith in Christianity symbolizing spiritual cleansing, rebirth, and public declaration of one’s belief in Jesus Christ. It represents the washing away of sins, the start of a new life in Christ, and is an important step in following His teachings and becoming part of the Christian community.

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The Mount Olive Impact

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The work we do at Mt. Olive is only possible through the support of our congregation and community partners. Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word, you are helping us make an impact in Jacksonville and beyond.

Join us in transforming our community! See how you can help.

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Food Pantry: Supporting Families

In Jacksonville, Florida, over 200,000 residents struggle with food insecurity—a staggering number that highlights the urgent need for community support. Across Florida, nearly 2.8 million residents are food insecure, with significant impacts on health, especially among low-income families​ (Map the Meal Gap).

This underscores the widespread nature of this issue.

Our Food Pantry is a vital resource for those facing hunger in Jacksonville. Each week, we distribute groceries to families and individuals who might otherwise go without.

The impact is significant: in a city where 1 in 5 children are at risk of going hungry, our efforts are making a tangible difference. Last year alone, our food giveaway served more than 1000 families in need, ensuring that no one in our community has to face the pain of hunger alone.

Prison Ministry: Offering Hope and Purpose

  • Florida’s incarceration rate is 795 per 100,000 is higher than any democratic nation worldwide. 
  • Prisons in Florida force incarcerated people and their families — some of the most vulnerable members of society — to subsidize mass incarceration.
  • 58% of people in Florida jails have not been convicted of a crime, meaning they’re legally innocent. Read more

Jacksonville’s prison population reflects a broader trend seen across Florida, with an incarceration rate of 795 per 100,000 people (this reflects the population in prisons, jails, immigration detention, and juvenile justice facilities). That means it locks up a higher percentage of its people than any democratic country.

Many of these individuals come from backgrounds of poverty, addiction, and trauma, often finding themselves without a support system in prison and upon release.

Our Prison Ministry seeks to fill this void by providing spiritual guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance.

We bring hope to incarcerated individuals through spiritual counseling to help inmates find purpose and meaning in their lives.

School Supplies Giveaway: Equipping the Next Generation

According to the Florida Department of Health, Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management, more than 50% of public school students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. As we look at this statistic, we see that not a few but many families face economic hardships and difficulty providing for their children. Read the report from the Florida Department of Health.

Education is a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty, yet many children in Jacksonville lack the basic supplies needed to succeed in school.

Each year, our School Supplies Giveaway ensures that hundreds of students start the school year with the tools they need to thrive.

In a state where nearly 60% of public school students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the need for community support is clear. We provide backpacks, notebooks, and other essentials- education is a crucial investment in the future of our children and our city.

PLAAY Program: Supporting Youth Development

Youth with mental health disorders often struggle in different areas of their lives, including at home, at school, and in their communities. Among students in special education, those with emotional disorders tend to have the lowest graduation rates and the highest dropout rates compared to other types of disabilities. This underscores the need for extra support to help them succeed. Here is what the numbers look like.

The Preventing Long term Anger and Aggression in Youths (PLAAY) Program is another cornerstone of our outreach. Designed to empower young people through education, mentorship, and community involvement, PLAAY addresses the challenges youths face today.

During any given school year, children and youth with mental health disorders may miss as many as 18 to 22 days of school. This chronic absenteeism has long-term consequences on their educational achievement, social development, and overall well-being​.

Programs like PLAAY are vital in combating this issue by providing safe spaces, mentorship, counseling, and positive role models.

Helping Hands Ministry: Community Outreach

The Helping Hands (HH) Ministry provides free medical equipment to those in need within the Jacksonville community. 

This ministry is crucial for individuals who cannot afford necessary medical devices and need ongoing support without financial strain.

The compassionate work done by volunteers in HH, including prayer and emotional support, ensures that those they help are cared for physically and spiritually.