Reverend Brill R. Stone, Sr.

Reverend Brill R. Stone, Sr. Pastor, Shepherd, Counselor, Friend, and a native of Waco, Texas, was born to the late Louis and Mary Lee Stone.  He is the youngest of six siblings. 

Reverend Stone received his elementary and secondary education within the Waco Independent School District, graduating from Jefferson-Moore High School.  While attending high school, he played various sports while excelling in track and field.

After accepting the call of Jesus Christ to the Ministry in March of 1987, Reverend Stone was licensed by Rev. Carnel Mason, Sr. and the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Waco, Texas and in 1989 he was ordained to preach the Gospel Ministry. In 1990, Reverend Stone entered Guadalupe Theological Seminary and graduated with a B.S. in Theology several years later.

In 1991, Reverend Stone accepted the pastoral assignment at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Robinson, Texas.  His greatest accomplishment during this assignment was to place emphasis on the need for spiritual growth and development through the teaching of God’s word.   

In 1996, Pastor Stone was called to lead the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Axtell, Texas.  Under his leadership, the church experienced much growth spiritually (through meaningful worship), numerically (with many new members joining the congregation), financially (encouraged faithful giving), structurally (handicap ramps, church signs, renovations, and erecting a new sanctuary and fellowship hall after the existing church burned), and in all areas of its ministry.  In addition, the church became extensively involved in local and state activities.   Pastor Stone exemplified the characteristics of a true leader during his tenure at the church.  

In 2009, Pastor Stone was called to lead the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Waco, Texas.  As the Shepherd of Pleasant Grove, Pastor Stone faithfully taught and preached the Word of God and seized every opportunity to forever preach the whole counsel of God.  He preached day in and day out to reprove and rebuke, but ever in a spirit of love. By being obedient to the Word of God, Pastor Stone continues to be invited to speak at churches, events, and for organizations throughout the city.

On July 13, 2025, Pastor Stone was called to lead the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Waco, Texas.  Pastor Stone is excited about the marvelous things that God is doing in his life for the people of God.

Apart from actively participating in community and religious activities in the City of Waco and surrounding cities and states, Pastor Stone is the First Vice Moderator of the Union Baptist Association. He served as the long time Pastoral Advisor to the Union Baptist District Association Ushers and Nurses. 

In this position he truly poured his heart into and devoted much time and many years of devotion. He also participates in the Waco and Surrounding Area Brotherhood as well as serves on numerous auxiliaries and committees when needed.

Pastor Stone is a 33rd Degree Prince Hall Mason who is dedicated to the principles of brotherhood and community service. He is an active and dedicated member of Wyatt Lodge #21 and Rose of Sharon Consistory #180. Each year he participates in serving Meals on Wheels to the community on Christmas morning in the spirit of love.  They have also participated in Toys for Tots, Back to School Supply Drives, Summer Fun Bash for kids are just a few of their community events. 

This man of God is a pastor that devotes much of his personal time and energy to encouraging the sick, shut-in, sorrowing and unsaved throughout his church and community.  However, besides his pastoral duties, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports events, bible studying, and traveling. 

Pastor Stone has been married to his lovely wife Vicki L. Stone for 41 years and he is the proud father of one son, Minister Brill Stone, Jr. and two beautiful granddaughters, Jaubrey and Tahlia.

Pastor Stone’s life is an example to his family, church members, fellow ministers, and to all who know him.  He considers himself expendable for his people and the cause of Christ.  Pastor Stone continuously works in love, humility, courage, patience, joy, and self-denial. 

He is a man after God’s own heart and truly understands that only God could enable him to serve as he serves. God is using this pastor to take His people to a new era as he stays in the Word of God.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY

“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart,

 which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” 

 Jeremiah 3:15

First Lady Sis. Vicki L. Stone

Sister Vicki L. Stone is a native of Waco, Texas and a graduate of Waco Independent School District. Sister Stone is a woman of God that exemplifies warmth and friendliness as it associates with her name. Her ministry is about empowering others, men, and women of all races. 

Sister Vicki received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She truly believes that the Lord is the strength of her life.  She knows the value of prayer and spends time in prayer, visits the sick and shut-in, and has a special place in her heart for the elderly. Her strong prayer life and faith in God reflect a life of devotion to God, the principles of His word, and to meeting the needs of people. One of her favorite scriptures is: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thine ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” 

Sister Stone is a lady with a big heart and deep-abiding compassion for all people.  She genuinely cares about everyone’s well-being, not only spiritually, but also physically, mentally, and emotionally.  She cares about them inside out. 

Sister Vicki earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Baylor University in Elementary Education.  She earned her Master of Science (MS) degree from Tarleton State University in Educational Administration.  

She is a retired Assistant Principal from Waco Independent School District after 34 years with the district. Through her years of service, she served in many capacities (clerk, secretary, teacher, reading coach, instructional specialist, and assistant principal) and has impacted on the lives of many students, teacher associates, interns, and staff.

Sister Stone labors alongside her husband, Pastor Stone in his ministry. She works in all capacities in churches where she has served. Sister Stone brings many traits to the church as well as her spiritual gifts, as she ministers God’s Word to them in countless ways.   Members of the churches where she has served has characterized her as being “a woman of strength, resilience, and determination.”

God has blessed her and has given her a special ministry. She has been the faithful and true wife of Rev. Brill R. Stone, Sr., for 41 years. They have one son, Minister Brill Stone, Jr. and two granddaughters-Jaubrey and Tahlia. Sister Vicki enjoys bible study, shopping, spending quality time with family and traveling, but most of all, she is excited about JESUS and is humble enough to be in tune with what His will is for her life.

Spouse: Charlotte Hill

Family: Steven and Ebony, 8 grandchildren

Greater Zion Member since: 1995

Associated Church Activities/Committees/Auxiliaries:

• Chair of Deacons

Favorite Bible Verse & Why: Isaiah 40:28-31– Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

“If we will just wait upon the Lord, everything will be alright.”

Spouse: Muriel Phillips

Family: Marlon, Marla, Ashley

Greater Zion Member since: 

Associated Chuch Activities/Committees/Auxilliaries:

• Treasurer
• Usher
• Men's Choir

Favorite Bible Verse & Why: Geniesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the Heaven and the Earth.

"Creator of all movement, God the Beginner, Provider of all the Heaven and Earth.  There is nothing like God, the Father, the Holy Spirit."

Spouse: Mary Bondurant

Greater Zion Member since: 1982

Associated Church Activities/Committees/Auxiliaries:

• Vice President Brotherhood
• Men’s Day Co-Chair

Favorite Bible Verse & Why: Psalm 23:1 - The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.

Spouse: Beverly Nichols

Greater Zion Member since: 2010

Associated Church Activities/Committees/Auxiliaries:

• Facility, Maintenance, and Groundskeeping Manager

Favorite Bible Verse & Why: Roman 8:28  - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 

"It is my hope that when I am weak, I can read it, and it will make my day better."

Spouse: Joyce Anderson

Greater Zion Member since: 2012

Associated Church Activities/Committees/Auxiliaries:

• Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School
• Treasurer of Brotherhood

Favorite Bible Verse & Why: Psalm 23:1 - The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Spouse: Marcy Hill

Greater Zion Member since: 2012

Associated Church Activities/Committees/Auxiliaries:

•  President Brotherhood
• Church Security

Favorite Bible Verse & Why: Psalm 133:1 –Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

"It is about brothers dwelling together in unity. This is what the world needs, Unity and Love!"

Spouse: Shelia Williams

Greater Zion Member since: 1980

Associated Church Activities/Committees/Auxiliaries:

• Drill Team

Favorite Bible Verse & Why: John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten son.