How it all started...
On July 28, 1974 a group of people from our surrounding community met at Kelly’s Campground near Hendersonville, NC. They came together to discuss organizing a new church in our area. After returning home an additional meeting was held at the upper level of the Bayne Machine Shop, formerly located on the corner of Batesville Road & Woodruff Road. After much discussion, a motion was made to meet on August 6. The group met again prior to this meeting for a time of ernest prayer.
A motion is made...
On August 6, 1974, the group met for a time of prayer and discussion. A motion was made that the five former deacons from Cross Roads BC be appointed as a committee to talk with Dan Page, associational missionary in the Greenville Association, concerning regulations to start a Southern Baptist Church. It was also requested that all present, who would support the
organizing of a new church, stand. The action was unanimous.
organizing of a new church, stand. The action was unanimous.
Our First Worship...
The first Sunday School and Worship Service were held on August 11, 1974 in the Bayne Machine Shop. At this service the group named itself Five Forks Mission. Retired minister W. E. Walker spoke. His topic was “Take a Stand for God”.
On August 25, 1974, the group voted to organize a Southern Baptist Church and to be affiliated with the Greenville Baptist Association. Constitution services were held October 6, 1974. Immediately Sunday School, Discipleship Training, WMU, Brotherhood and all mission organizations were started, including a choir. All services were held in the Bayne Machine Shop.
On December 14 of the same year, the church voted to buy 8.11 acres of land. On May 24, 1975 ground breaking ceremonies were held and on November 2, 1975 the newly erected building was dedicated, our present gym.
On August 25, 1974, the group voted to organize a Southern Baptist Church and to be affiliated with the Greenville Baptist Association. Constitution services were held October 6, 1974. Immediately Sunday School, Discipleship Training, WMU, Brotherhood and all mission organizations were started, including a choir. All services were held in the Bayne Machine Shop.
On December 14 of the same year, the church voted to buy 8.11 acres of land. On May 24, 1975 ground breaking ceremonies were held and on November 2, 1975 the newly erected building was dedicated, our present gym.
Building a Foundation...
In November, 1982 the church bought a parsonage on Gresham Road. This debt was paid off in November 1984. (The parsonage has since been sold.) Each week any money over and above the operating expenses was put in a building fund. On September 14, 1986 the church voted to start plans for a new sanctuary. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on Easter Sunday, April 19, 1987. In February of 1988 we entered the sanctuary.
Expansion of Campus...
During 1999-2000, a new Education Building, Offices, and Social Hall were built. In March, 2012 the church voted to renovate the Sanctuary and Social Hall and on October 7, 2012, we dedicated these facilities to the Glory of God.
Now...
As we move into the future, we invite you to join us on our God-given mission to "Make and Mature Followers of Jesus Christ".
We do that through:
We do that through:
- Gospel-Centered Ministries.
- Biblical /Text-Driven/Expository Preaching
- Spirit-Led/Multi-Generational Worship
- Classes and Small Groups to help believers grow in their personal relationship with Jesus.
