A Growing Church for Growing People
About the Top
Knowing Our Church
Our History
Before the early 1900s, there was only one Mountain Top Baptist Church in Winston, Georgia. In 1905, guided by unity, prayer, and a sincere desire to be more accessible, members unanimously voted to relocate. A location committee was formed, and plans for a new house of worship began.
As documented in church minutes from August 26, 1906—with Mr. G. W. Dorset serving as moderator and Mr. J. L. Sparks as secretary—the committee consisted of eleven members. As the vision moved closer to reality, differing opinions emerged about remaining at the original site. After much prayer and thoughtful deliberation, the decision was made to establish two congregations: Old Mountain Top and New Mountain Top Baptist Church.
Built through the dedication of faithful members under the leadership of Rev. Tobe B. McClarty, New Mountain Top has been blessed with strong pastoral leadership since its founding in 1907, beginning with Rev. A.A. Freeman and followed by a devoted line of pastors, including long-serving leaders such as Rev. G.W. Jordan (21 years) and Rev. J.D. Dunson (18 years). Most notably, Rev. Forrest J. Saffo served faithfully for 41 years beginning in 1963 and later became Pastor Emeritus until his passing in 2022. After brief leadership by Minister Mydrondus A. Washington and Interim Pastor Rev. Melvin Dawson, Dr. A. Reginald Litman became the 12th Senior Pastor on January 7, 2007.
Under Bishop Litman's leadership, New Mountain Top continues to grow as a “Growing Church for Growing People,” empowering members to use their spiritual gifts and serving as a pillar in the community.
Our Bishop
Bishop A. Reginald Litman, a native of Tifton, Georgia, has faithfully served as Senior Pastor of New Mountain Top Baptist Church since 2006. With over 30 years of ministry experience, he preached his first sermon at the age of 18 and has since led the church in significant growth in discipleship, membership, and community impact.
Bishop Litman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Religion, a Master of Arts in Human Services (Marriage & Family Counseling), a Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (Leadership), and a Doctorate in Theology from United Theological Seminary and Liberty University. He also serves as CEO and Executive Director of Turning Point Diversion Center, with offices across several Georgia counties.
Consecrated as a Bishop in 2015, he provides spiritual covering for ministries in the United States, Africa, and India. His leadership and service have been widely recognized, including the proclamation of January 11, 2018, as “Bishop A. Reginald Litman Day” in Douglasville, Georgia. He is the author of Overcoming Losing Seasons and Uncommon Sense.
Bishop Litman is married to his wife, Lady Bakahai Litman, and together they are the proud parents of one son. He remains committed to advancing God’s work and strengthening communities locally and globally.
