DeBerry Baptist Church grew from the pioneer Bell-Fountain Baptist Church, which was organized prior to the Civil War. After a fire destroyed the Bell-Fountain Chapel in 1880, members started two separate congregations, Shady Grove and DeBerry. Holland Livingston Anderson donated land for construction of the first DeBerry sanctuary, and the Rev. T.A. Coleman served as the first pastor. As the church grew, adjacent land and new facilities were added. For over a century, DeBerry Baptist Church has led in service work and community development.