Hope Tract Ministry began in 1995 as an outreach of Blessed Hope Baptist Church in York, SC by Pastor Wayne Smith and a handful of church members. Beginning in a utility shed on the church property, then moving to the back of one of the school buildings, the tract ministry eventually got its own building. For over 35 years, Pastor Smith served faithfully at Blessed Hope until his health forced him to resign as pastor in 2007.
Over time, Pastor Smith's health improved dramatically, allowing him to start Bethel Baptist Church of Filbert in August of 2008.
In September of 2014 Pastor Smith resigned when his health began to decline again, and the church called his assistant William E. Lingerfelt as pastor. Pastor Smith went home to be with the Lord in February of 2015.
In August of 2016, Hope Tract Ministry moved to Bethel Baptist Church of Filbert where it is located today.
