Leaders matrix: what the top churches in West Virginia make easy
- Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church85
- First Missionary Baptist Church Vandalia75
- Faith Missionary Baptist Church65
- Gentry Missionary Baptist Church55
- Independent Missionary Baptist Church55
- Daniels Missionary Baptist Church55
- St. Paul A.M.E. Church55
- Church of God in Christ45
- Henderson Chapel AME45
- New First Missionary Baptist Church of Kanawha City45
- Stanaford Missionary Baptist45
- Sunday service time (30)
- Sunday school / Bible study (10)
- Online giving (20)
- Working website (15)
- Phone (10)
- Confirmed tradition (15)
Ranking of Black churches in West Virginia
| # | Church | City | Tradition | Sunday worship | Give online | Website | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church | Charleston | Missionary Baptist | 11 am | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 2 | First Missionary Baptist Church Vandalia | Charleston | Missionary Baptist | 10:45 am | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 3 | Faith Missionary Baptist Church | St Albans | Missionary Baptist | 11 am | – | ✓ | – |
| 4 | Gentry Missionary Baptist Church | Oak Hill | Missionary Baptist | 11 am | – | ✓ | – |
| 5 | Independent Missionary Baptist Church | Alum Creek | Missionary Baptist | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 6 | Daniels Missionary Baptist Church | Daniels | Missionary Baptist | 11 am | – | ✓ | – |
| 7 | St. Paul A.M.E. Church | Charleston | AME | 11 am | – | ✓ | – |
| 8 | Church of God in Christ | Charleston | COGIC | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 9 | Henderson Chapel AME | Wellsburg | AME | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 10 | New First Missionary Baptist Church of Kanawha City | Charleston | Missionary Baptist | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 11 | Stanaford Missionary Baptist | Stanaford | Missionary Baptist | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
How we rank: churches earn points for what a first-time visitor needs and what we could check ourselves in October 2026: a Sunday service time published on the church's own website (30), Sunday school or Bible study times (10), an online giving page (20), a working website (15), a phone number (10) and tradition confirmed on its own site or a documented history (15). It is not a judgment of worship or community; churches can improve their place by sending us their schedule.
Leading churches in West Virginia: questions
Which Black churches in West Virginia are easiest to visit?
Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston tops our list: it publishes its schedule and makes it simple to contact or give. The full ranking is above.
Which Black churches in West Virginia publish their service times?
6 churches publish a Sunday service time on their own website; you will find each time in the table above and on every profile.
How can a church move up this list?
Send us your service times, website and giving link through the update form. We check them and update the page.
Is this ranking an endorsement?
No. It only measures how much practical information is available. Visit a few churches and choose the one that feels right for you.