How it all started...
In 1858, ten years after Carthage became the county seat, a group of pioneers assembled to organize a Baptist Church. The church dwindled during the Civil War and the church disbanded in 1860.
The church was reorganized in 1867. In August 1901 the church suffered a split over the dispersal of missionary offerings. Those who remained after the split adopted the name First Baptist Church.
The early years of the church were difficult, but decades of prosperity came with the 1940’s. A new building was built in 1947. Other ministries began and building projects were completed during the tenures of the pastors that led the church through the rest of the century.
The church was reorganized in 1867. In August 1901 the church suffered a split over the dispersal of missionary offerings. Those who remained after the split adopted the name First Baptist Church.
The early years of the church were difficult, but decades of prosperity came with the 1940’s. A new building was built in 1947. Other ministries began and building projects were completed during the tenures of the pastors that led the church through the rest of the century.
Expanding the vision...
In 2003, a new modern sanctuary was built and is currently still in use today. The church has experienced steady growth under the leadership of all its former pastors.