True Divine Baptist Church has grown from a small gathering of kingdom-minded believers in 1976 into a two-campus church in Montgomery, with locations on Troy Highway and Virginia Loop. It is known for the motto “Living and Walking in the Spirit of Excellence” and for a vision of producing believers who excel in life through worship, leadership development, education, childcare, and extensive community service. The larger Troy Highway campus covers more than 55 acres and includes 90,000 square feet of space for worship, childcare, dining, athletics, conferences, and events.
Two Montgomery Campuses, One Kingdom Vision
True Divine began in 1976 as a small gathering of kingdom-minded believers. It describes a path from humble beginnings to a kingdom community of vision, change, and restoration, with God's Word understood as the key to empowerment in every area of life. Its aim is to preach Jesus and teach the Word of God so that people are transformed into believers who excel.
- Troy Highway: 4601 Troy Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36116
- Virginia Loop: 4525 Virginia Loop Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116
Pastor Steven D. Huntley serves as the church's senior leader, applying biblical principles to True Divine's growth. He is an anointed preacher, teacher, and leader whose ministry is described as addressing the whole person. First Lady Pastor Yolanda R. Huntley is a pastor, teacher, and educator with multiple degrees from Alabama State University. She has served in both the pulpit and the classroom and leads the Women’s Ministry under a team of women leaders.
The church summarizes its identity with the motto “Living and Walking in the Spirit of Excellence” and the mission “Producing believers who excel in life.” That pursuit shapes its worship, educational opportunities, intergenerational leadership, and outreach throughout Montgomery.
Sunday Worship, Life Classes, and Young Children
Sunday worship is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The Sunday rhythm also includes classes for adults and youth, followed by a dedicated youth gathering and nursery care when the later service begins.
- Life Classes at 9:00 a.m.: Adults meet in the Multi-purpose Room, while youth meet in the Youth Sanctuary.
- Youth Church and Nursery at 10:00 a.m.: Children have nursery care while students gather with youth leaders.
- New Members and Visitors Tours at 9:30 a.m.: Tours are scheduled on the third and fourth Sundays.
Worship at True Divine places strong emphasis on artistic expression. Its Worship Arts Ministry prepares presentations intended to be relevant, experiential, innovative, and helpful to congregants seeking a deeper relationship with Christ. For those joining from elsewhere, the church’s e-Campus carries the live Sunday service, and archived messages include “Developing in Loving God,” “The Born Again Experience,” and “Help the Man on the Ground.”
Midweek Study, Support, and Fellowship
Midweek gatherings concentrate on biblical growth and relationships for adults, students, and families. The Wednesday gathering is online only, while Tuesday and Monday groups provide in-person opportunities for study, support, and conversation.
- Adult and Youth Bible Study: Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., online. The youth group focuses on understanding Scripture, building a foundation of faith, and applying God's Word to everyday life.
- Men’s Fellowship: 6:30 p.m. on Mondays following the second and fourth Sundays.
- Grief Care: Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. This supportive small group offers a compassionate place to process grief and find hope through faith, community, and guided conversation. Registration is required.
- Come Alive College Ministry Bible Study: Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
- Dinner with the Pastors: 6:00 p.m. on the fifth Wednesday, with an informal meal and conversation with the pastoral team.
Online participation is part of the regular rhythm rather than a separate substitute for congregational life. Sunday worship is livestreamed, past sermons are available through the e-Campus, and the Wednesday Bible study remains online.
Worship Arts for Every Generation
Music, dance, spoken word, sign language, and technical service are treated as ways for the congregation to participate in worship. The Worship Arts Ministry organizes age-specific groups and also brings children, students, and adults together for large musical presentations.
Music and Praise
- Spirit Choir: Children ages 4 to 11 build confidence and presentation skills through songs incorporating dance movement, sign language, Scripture, and spoken parts.
- Elev8 Youth Praise Ensemble: Students ages 11 to 18 perform different musical styles and receive instruction in musical and administrative leadership.
- Excel Praise Team: Ages 19 to 34 participate by audition and lead worship with a Millennial and Generation Z influence.
- Sanctuary Ensemble: Vocalists age 35 and older create an atmosphere of worship through varied musical styles.
- Special Music Presentations: Soloists and combined groups present larger-scale productions, coordinated by the Worship Arts Pastor.
Movement Ministry
- GAP, Genesis Adoration Praise: Basic dance movement for children ages 4 to 9.
- GMS, Grace, Mercy and Salvation: Choreographed movement and expression for ages 10 to 14.
- Angelic Worshippers Praise Dance: Choreographed movement with flags and streamers for dancers ages 15 to 18.
- Adult Praise Dance: Women age 19 and older learn prophetic flow alongside the music ministry.
Spoken Word, ASL, and Technical Support
P.S.A.L.M.S. Spoken Word Ministry uses oral art, word play, intonation, and voice inflection while encouraging emerging youth writers and literacy among their peers. Hands That Speak is an American Sign Language ministry that helps deaf and hard-of-hearing congregants participate in worship and offers classes in basic hand, facial, and body communication. The Multi-Media Ministry operates sound, cameras, and media screens during Sunday worship and Wednesday Bible study, with extensive training for its volunteers.
A Ministry Path Across Generations
Children and Youth
True Divine treats youth ministry as partnership with parents. Its leaders seek to equip children and teenagers to navigate social media and cultural pressures while building faith that can be applied in daily life. Minister Cameron leads the youth ministry, Roderick Johnson directs children's ministry, Denia Hill assists as nursery ministry director, and Stephanie Carter leads a youth ministry team. The church also provides dedicated family-care leadership for individuals and households.
Young Adults and College Students
Larry Rockett leads the young adult ministry, which blends spiritual and practical truths to build a kingdom mindset and prepare young leaders. The college ministry aims to be a family away from home through shared meals, worship, relevant messages, and honest conversations about life and faith. Come Alive College Ministry Bible Study provides a regular Tuesday gathering for students.
Women and Seniors
Under First Lady Pastor Yolanda Huntley and the women’s leadership team, Women’s Ministry offers small groups, Bible study, creative events, seminars, and opportunities for growth and transformation. Seniors Ministry emphasizes the value of older congregants within a multigenerational church, calling them kingdom trailblazers and creating connections that give them opportunities to lead and teach.
Service Teams and Men’s Fellowship
The Ministry of Helps organizes service through teams including ushers and parking attendants, drawing on Jesus’ teaching that the greatest among his followers would be the one who serves. Men’s Fellowship adds regular gathering time for men, while Dinner with the Pastors creates an informal setting for members and leaders to share a meal and strengthen relationships.
Excel Bible College and Biblical Education
Excel Bible College is a ministry of True Divine and a branch campus of Midwest College of Theology in Crocker, Missouri. The partnership allows students to pursue degree programs in biblical studies and theology within a Christ-centered educational setting. Midwest College of Theology is a member of the Association of Independent Christian Colleges and Seminaries.
- Associate of Biblical Studies: 60 course credits
- Bachelor of Biblical Studies: 120 course credits
- Master of Theology: 180 course credits and a thesis
- Doctor of Theology: 180 course credits and a dissertation
Its educational vision calls for teaching the Word of God simply enough that students can apply it to everyday life. Students are challenged to consider culture from a Christian worldview and to grow as whole people - spirit, heart, mind, body, and soul. Dean Acquanetta M. Pinkard, PhD, leads the college alongside Pastors Steven and Yolanda Huntley, preparing students to serve in ministry and pursue the purpose of God in their lives.
Child Care for Working Families
True Divine Child Care Center provides care for children from six weeks through four years old in a clean, safe environment. The center is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and uses the Abeka Curriculum. Families can also use before- and after-school care or the center's drop-off service, and a military discount is offered. Nursery care during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service gives parents a way to include their youngest children in the church's worship rhythm.
Community Development: Food, Seniors, and Youth Development
True Divine Community Development Inc., founded on May 8, 2001, has a mission of providing services, resources, and affordable housing within the local community. Its work includes food distribution, senior services, youth mentoring, health and fitness education, and a community garden.
Food for Children, Families, and Seniors
- Feeding Hands Backpack Program: Established in April 2012, it supplies a weekly weekend package of nonperishable, nutritious food to more than 430 local schoolchildren in grades K-12 who have been identified by school officials as experiencing food insecurity.
- TDCD Mobile Food Pantry: The Montgomery Area Food Bank delivers fresh produce, dairy products, groceries, and other food. Volunteers bag the deliveries for people arriving in cars, and qualification is based on income.
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Established in June 2019 in partnership with the Montgomery Area Food Bank and the USDA, the program provides supplementary food packages for low-income adults age 60 and older. Registration is required, and the program serves more than 100 seniors.
- Seeds of Plenty Community Garden: The garden provides fresh vegetables and fruit to people who are hungry and serves as an intergenerational teaching tool for the community.
Senior Center and Care
Opened in 2013 in partnership with the Central Alabama Aging Consortium, the True Divine Community Senior Center serves adults age 60 and older on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It provides hot meals, social and physical activities, movie days, community outings, and devotions. Volunteers help serve or deliver meals, wash dishes, clean the kitchen, and assist with games and activities.
G.A.M.E. Time S.T.E.A.M.
The youth leadership mentoring program began in March 2003 and expanded into S.T.E.A.M. programming in September 2016, adding art in 2019. It guides, acknowledges, mentors, and equips young people to become productive citizens and future leaders through creative activities in agriculture, science, technology, engineering, math, and art. The program serves ages 6 to 18 in Montgomery County and meets on the third Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from September through May, with registration required.
Project H.E.L.P. and Volunteer Service
Project H.E.L.P. began with a financial-management workshop and continues through workshops and seminars addressing family fitness, health, and wellness. In the Feeding Hands program, volunteers transport food from the food bank, stock and rotate pantry supplies, prepare backpacks, and deliver them to schools. The larger volunteer network also supports senior meals, the food pantry, the garden, and community workshops.
Membership, e-Campus, Giving, and Facility Rental
The church's e-Campus supports remote participation through live Sunday worship and an archive of past messages. Its membership process is centered on helping people find a church home, while separate pathways allow people to join or serve in particular ministries. The same practical spirit extends to both Montgomery properties, where groups can request use of building space for an event. Facility requests identify either the Troy Highway or Virginia Loop location, and any applicable fee is discussed after the request is confirmed. The general church phone number is (334) 286-4008.
True Divine describes giving as kingdom generosity that reaches people in need. Its giving statement draws on Jesus’ example and the principle that giving is returned, saying that God has helped the church through every step of its journey and that kingdom believers are givers. Online giving is available through True Divine’s giving page, and text giving uses TRUEDIVINE to 73256.
Producing Believers Who Excel in Life
True Divine’s beliefs are stated plainly: Jesus is Christ, the head of the church and the manifested Word of God; his Word should be taught with simplicity and understanding so it can be applied in daily life; and those who proclaim Jesus are to become his disciples. The church’s mission is to renew minds through biblical truth, shape hearts for ministry, and enrich people toward Christlikeness. From its two Montgomery campuses to its childcare center, Bible college, worship arts ministries, senior center, food programs, and mentoring initiatives, True Divine Baptist Church continues to pursue its kingdom vision of producing believers who excel in life.