OUR STORY
HOW IT ALL STARTED
- 1945: Our church began as a prayer meeting at 1020 George Street with
Preacher Cagle, Sister Brinn, and Sister Cottle. Sister Strickland mortgaged her
house for $1000 to fund the church’s start. - 1949: The church was affiliated was with the Church of God, Cleveland,
Tennessee. Officially organized on February 24, 1949. - Pastoral Timeline:
- 1949: Brother Pressley became the first pastor followed by Brother Frank
Crawford, then Brother Maynard, who held tent revivals. - 1951-1972: Pastors include Paul Horne, Sam Leonard, A.B. Whittington,
Herman Smith (flood destroyed the parsonage), Sam Leonard, E.E. Salter,
Milan Boyd (built new parsonage and sanctuary). - 1972-1989: Raymond Murray (church fire in 1974), Richard Christy, L.P.
Spain, Ray Ted Lewis, L.R. Gasaway, Joseph C. Leonard, Sam Craft, Bill
Parson, David C. Salmons
- 1949: Brother Pressley became the first pastor followed by Brother Frank
- 1990: Built new church on Colony Drive under Pastor David Salmons
- 2003: Built new sanctuary
- 2019: Doug Case became the current pastor
Through its history, the church has grown steadily, overcoming challenges while serving
the community.