In 1920 Rev. J. A. Wimberly was called to be the pastor of New Monumental Baptist Church. In 1921 Rev. Wimberly and some of the members separated themselves from New Monumental and organized another church. Olivet was organized in the James Hall on East Ninth Street. Dr. James, who had a colored drug store on the first floor, owned the building. Services were held in James Hall. The congregation agreed to purchase the old Thompkin Chapel (located at 921 University Street); however, the new Thompkin Chapel was not ready. Therefore, the congregation worshipped at James Hall until the new Thompkin Chapel was available. Mrs. Mary Wimberly, wife of Pastor J. A. Wimberly named the church, after Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois, where Rev. L. K. Williams was the pastor. Rev. Williams was Mrs. Wimberly{s uncle. Since the church only had the bare necessities, the struggle was hard, but with the help of the Lord and continued prayers and faith they went forward.
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