As Mount Moriah approaches its 150th anniversary, the tiny church in Northeast Roanoke is struggling to maintain its building and accommodate its graying congregation, which has shrunk to 13.

Meanwhile, several black churches in the city are beefing up evangelism ministries to increase their congregations from dozens to hundreds, while symbolizing their success with newer, larger buildings.

Deacon Donald Johnson of Mount Moriah said he joined the church in 2006 because he saw a need there. "So many times we go where we want to go instead of where God wants us to go," Johnson said.

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