On Sunday, February 12, 1978, a band of worshipers, with Rev. Ernest Carter as their shepherd, met in the home of Bro. and Sis. Arthur Daniels. Our evening service was held at Taskers Chapel A.M.E. Church, where communion was served. That following Sunday, worship services were then held at the Morris Benevolent Hall every Sunday. 

On April 26, 1978, Rev. Ernest Carter, Sr. and members assembled at the Eastside Church of God in Christ and were organized by the President and the following council members of the Amite River Progressive Association: Rev. David Carter, Sr., Rev. Samuel Brown, Rev. T.L. Jones, and Rev. James Brown. During the first meeting, the following officers of the church were temporarily appointed: Sis. Lottie White (financial secretary), Sis. Venol Watson Simmons(recording secretary), and Sis. Colleen Laverne Watson(treasurer). It was moved and seconded that the mission be called First True Love Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Ernest Carter, Sr.will be the Pastor. The name of the church was suggested by Sis. Clara Bell White. 

With faith in the almighty God, the pastor and members ventured to acquire property to build a house of worship. The Lord opened the heart of Sis. Ada Reeves, who sold us a two-acres of land on North Range Road, the pastor and this congregation continued to work and pray. By God’s grace, the building was erected in September, 1979. 

First True Love Missionary Baptist Church is exemplary of laborers working together with faith in God, love, and respect. On October 24, 1990, the Lord called home his faithful servant, pastor and founder Rev. Ernest Carter, Sr. 

According to Jeremiah 3:15 “And, I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” On January 15, 1991, Rev. Carl Coleman became the newly appointed pastor of First True Love Missionary Baptist Church. Our elected pastor is striving to fulfill the vision and purpose that the Lord has called for this ministry. In July 2004, First True Love Baptist Church became nondenominational and our name became First True Love World Outreach Ministries.

In June 2005, the foundation was poured for our new house of worship. During the process, Pastor/Teacher Carl Coleman, Sis. Amanda Coleman, and the members remained faithful and never lost faith in God’s vision. The church’s building process was completed debt-free. To God be the glory! Our members were faithful in giving tithes, offerings, and sowing into the kingdom. The vision of the new church building came to fruition. God saw fit for our first service to be held at the new north campus on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. First True Love World Outreach Ministries continues to serve, teach, equip, and pray for people all over the world.