In 1921, Mt. Zion called the Rev. S. B. Butler, a nationally recognized pastor from Wichita, Kansas.  He was Treasurer and Dean of the National Baptist (USA, Inc.) Sunday School and BYPU (Baptist Youth People Union) Congress. During his pastorate at Mt. Zion, there was a period of growth and outreach to the community.  Rev. Butler started a junior church, community center and a recreation program.  He served as moderator of the Union District Baptist Association of Indianapolis. He pastored Mt. Zion until his death in 1931.