1960’s

Organization:

The Socialville Baptist Church organized on May 9, 1962, with the incorporation taking place on June 9, 1962. The current property at Socialville-Foster Road was purchased and the church started in the building of what was the Flexography Corporation which dated back to the 1840’s. The church secured a loan of $6300.00 for the property and a construction loan of $3000.00.

The first Pastor called to serve was Bro. Howard Carter in September, 1962. The Church’s first dedication service was held in March 24, 1963. Bro. Don Jones of the Goshen Baptist Church brought the message and also held the first revival at this time.

The first Missionaries supported were Bill Jackson, James Dearmore, Harold Lewis, James Nelson, and Eddie Atkinson.

Church Ministries

• Loveland Park Baptist Church Nov 1963
  • Mitt Richardson, Pastor

Pastors:

Howard Carter September 1962 - January 1967

Don Poole May 1967 - January 1969

Raymond Hilliard January 1969 - July 1969 (Died in Pastorate)

Chronology:

• Foyer & restrooms added to original building 1962
• First piano purchased October 1962
• First Church Bus purchased May 1963
• First Mimeograph Copier purchased March 1964
• First Vacation Bible School conducted July 1964
• First Pews purchased for original building March 1965
• Sunday school room addition completed Spring, 1968

1980’s

New Building

In early 1981, under Pastor Herbert Stroup, the church underwent a building program. On March 1, 1981 the church broke ground for a new building with Roger Sexton, contractor. Dedication services were held on March 28, 1982. The guest preacher was former pastor Paul Godby with singing being provided by The Gospel Journeyman. With God’s blessings again, this phase of the building program was paid off in September, 1988. The walkway connecting the two buildings was enclosed in May, 1992.

Church Ministries

• Victory Baptist Mission June 1988
  • Tim Jett, Pastor

Pastors:

Herbert Stroup Sept 1978 - July 1983

Greg Ballard Oct 1983 - Nov 1989

Paul Armacost (Asst) Aug 1986 - May 1989

Chronology:

• Groundbreaking for New Church Building March, 1981
• New Church Bldg completed & dedicated March, 1982
• First Church Van purchased Sept,1986
• New Building paid off Sept, 1988
• Second Church Van purchased Feb, 1989

2000’s

Church Ministries

• Mary Haven Juvenile Detention Center 2002
  • Dan Carter
• Heavenly Harvest Food Pantry 2006
  • Katie Sexton
• Military Prayer Support 2008
  • Pearl Pong
• Eyes With Compassion 2009
  • (Matthew 25 Volunteers)
  • Mike & Dena Hall

Chronology:

Old Building outside remodeled Spring, 2002

Car Port Addition Summer, 2007

Fellowship Hall remodeled Summer/Fall, 2009

“Enlarging Our Vision”