Austin Christian Church

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Austin Christian Church Christian Church 1868: Charles A. The building was completed in early 1872. This building is still in use. Bro. Trinkle held a Revival. The total cost was $4,900.00.

Manker, Minister of the Church of Christ near Hillsboro, Ohio, preached the first sermon in the Methodist Church in Austin.

1869: Bro. Manker held a second meeting in Austin at the school house.

1869: On September 26th the Church of Christ was organized.

1871: Plans were made for a new building. Manker preached for the next three years.

1875: Started practicing weekly Communion.

1875 – 1918: The church struggled in attendance

1876: The bell was installed.

1921: O.A. New life was renewed

1933 – 1938: Harold Dunson preached. Attendance grew from 66 to 144 during his ministry

1936: Named changed to Austin Christian Church.

1940: Morgan Packing Company rapidly expended. The factory brought in many people to work. Church attendance also grew.

1942: Full time preaching began.

1946: Bible School attendance reached an average of 146.

1949: The parsonage was built. Loran Dace and his wife, Colleen, moved in. Senior Ministers:


1901-02: F.M.Brock, Charles Bartle

1903:

1904-05: U.G. Sutherland

1906: C.O. Burton

1907: J.T. Adams

1908: C.W. Harvey

1909-10: F.E. Andrews

1911-12: G.S. Marlow

1913: Bro. McGowan

1914: J.R. Dugan

1915: A.R. Pierce

1916-18:

1919-20: C.O. Stevens

1921: Bro Rust

1922-23: George Henry

1924:

1925: H.M. Ridlen

1926: D.L. Milligan

1927: Otis Watson

1928: Fred Thomas

1928-30: George P. Fowler

1931-32: Mark Ashley

1933-38: Harold L. Dunson

1938-41: B.J. Goodrich

1942-44: Everett Reynolds

1945-46: John Kinner

1947: Haven Platt

1949-51: Loran Dace

1952-53: Delmar Rogers

1954-56: Tony Conley

1956-68: Harold Barnett

1969-70: Woody Bailey

1971-77: N.T. Patton

1977-84: Tom Franklin

1985-89: Mike McHugh

1990-2002: Donald W. Allen

2002-Present: David Huey

09/27/2026
09/25/2026

We invite you to share in a special day at Austin Christian this coming Sunday…when we honoring at least 14 couples who have made it to that Golden milestone of being married at least 50 years. There will be a special time of recognizing each couple along with a special message of “Going The Distance in Marriage,” Worship is at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:40 a.m..

09/13/2026

Join us for our morning service!

07/30/2026

To those 55 and under ( or married to someone 55 and under)…our next special get together is August 9th right after church….Cookout: PreacherDave will cook out hot dogs and burgers…You bring another dish or two! Co****le Tournament…find a buddy and firm a team…if you have a co****le gsme, bring it! Water Slide: for the youngsters, your kids, grandkids, you, their friends they invite! Please sign up at the Welcome Center or right here for foods and Teams! This is at the church…invite any and all your friends!

06/07/2026

Thank you Ginger for getting pied as incentive to raise money for CRAM. We were honored to have you as part of our VBS, and enjoyed all the information you shared with us.

06/07/2026

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Austin, IN
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