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'''First Baptist Church of Mount Olive''' (also known as '''Mount Olive Baptist Church''') is a Baptist congregation located at 3200 [[Mount Olive Road]] in the community of [[Mount Olive]]. | '''First Baptist Church of Mount Olive''' (also known as '''Mount Olive Baptist Church''') is a Baptist congregation located at 3200 [[Mount Olive Road]] in the community of [[Mount Olive]]. | ||
The church was organized in [[1883]]. A new auditorium, offices and classrooms were constructed in [[1989]]. Additional classrooms and a family life center were added in [[2003]]. | ==History== | ||
The church was first organized in [[1883]] as a Union Church. Land was purchased from the [[L&N]] Railroad for $3.00 and a log building was constructed in 1893. A new auditorium, offices and classrooms were constructed in [[1989]]. Additional classrooms and a family life center were added in [[2003]]. | |||
==Pastors== | ==Pastors== | ||
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[[Category:Mount Olive Road]] | [[Category:Mount Olive Road]] | ||
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[[Category:1883 buildings]] | [[Category:1883 establishments]] | ||
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[[Category:1989 buildings]] | [[Category:1989 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:2003 buildings]] | [[Category:2003 buildings]] | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 1 September 2019
First Baptist Church of Mount Olive (also known as Mount Olive Baptist Church) is a Baptist congregation located at 3200 Mount Olive Road in the community of Mount Olive.
History
The church was first organized in 1883 as a Union Church. Land was purchased from the L&N Railroad for $3.00 and a log building was constructed in 1893. A new auditorium, offices and classrooms were constructed in 1989. Additional classrooms and a family life center were added in 2003.
Pastors
- 1960-1963: Ralph Clark
- 1969-1978: Ralph Clark
- Bob Ledlow
- 1985 - : Doug Moore
- current: Jon Ferguson
References
- Martin, Wayne (April 23, 2008) "Mount Olive First Baptist Church to celebrate 125 years." Birmingham News