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Worship Times:
Sunday Morning: 10:30 am
Sunday Evening: 6:00 pm
Wed Prayer Meeting: 6:00 pm The Russellville Baptist Church had it’s beginning at a meeting in the Presbyterian Church (the present Methodist Church building) on April 9th, 1903. A resolution was adopted, which provided that the usual rec
ognition of services of the permanent organization be held May 10, 1903. Olive, Pleasant Hill, Hickory Hill, Cole Springs and Centertown. Reverend Joseph Barker chose to preach the recognition sermon. On June 14, 1905, a business meeting was held; and a building committee was chose to secure a lot and raise funds for the er****on of a church. On July 1, 1905, the building committee reported that it had bought a lot on the corner of Simpson and Grace streets for $350. The church was completed October, 1906, at a cost of $1500. The dedication of the church was in September, 1912. A letter of thanks was sent to the Honorable Matt Hall, Warden of the Missouri Penitentiary, and through him to Inmates Lehman and Hartman for the Bible stand they had presented to the church; to Dr. Joseph S. Leslie for the bell, given in memory of his daughter Samerida Leslie, who has passed away in her early twenties; and to the Presbyterian Church for the use of their church for our services. A Sunday school was organized on February 29, 1908. Up until this time, members were attending union Sunday school at the Presbyterian Church. The male members of the church met May 12, 1912, and decided to pay off the indebtedness on the the church and construct a sidewalk and steps in front, leading to the church. The sum of $450 was needed to pay off the debt and construct the walk. The piano was purchased in December, 1916, replacing the reed organ that was being used. In December, 1919, the church voted to align with the Southern Baptist Convention. In November, 1949, the property next door was purchased for the parsonage. (the current location of the New Sanctuary)
The Hammond electric organ was purchased in 1955. An educational building was constructed in 1962. Remodeling was also done in the early 70’s, consisting of a new floor in the auditorium, new pews, and new front steps. The latest educational addition was completed in 1983, with a the new sanctuary being finished in April, 1988. In 2001, the church voted to teardown the old Sanctuary and build new offices for the Secretary and Pastor. This building was completed with labor from members and various groups associated with the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2003, the church celebrated the Centennial Celebration of our founding. In 2009, the church built a new shed to house the church vans and various items used for the Missions Projects we are involved in including: World Changers and 3MT
Russellville Baptist Church Past Pastors
Jos. Barker: Apr. 1903 - Oct. 1903
W.A. Boyce: Oct. 1903 - Jan. 1905
P.H. Taylor: Jan. 1905 - Feb. 1906
B.B. Russell: Feb. 1906 - Jan. 1908
T.R. White: Jan. 1908 - Sept. 1909
J.M. Tate: Sept. 1909 - Jan. 1910
L.T. Barber: Feb. 1910 - Jan. 1911
S.J. Neal: Jan. 1911 - Jan. 1914
T.F. Hancks: Jan. 1914 - Mar. 1915
W.S. Birge: Mar. 1915 - Oct. 1916
N.E. Williams: Oct. 1916 - Jan. 1917
J.W. Callaway: Jan. 1917 - Mar. 1918
T.F. Maxwell: Mar. 1918 - Jan. 1919
Wm. Tipton: Jan. 1920 - Nov. 1920
F.D. Cook: Jan: 1921 - Jan. 1924
N.E. Williams: May 1924 - Jan. 1925
G.C. Davis: Jan. 1925 - Sept. 1926
F.C Richards: Jan. 1927 - Jan. 1928
G.C. Davis: Jan. 1928 - Jan. 1932
L.C. Robinson: Feb. 1932 - Jan. 1933
G.M. Pierce: Jan. 1933 - Mar. 1934
B. Davidson: Mar. 1934 - July 1934
N.E. Williams: July 1934 - Feb. 1938
Earl Pounds: Feb. 1938 - Jan. 1939
James Lamb: Jan. 1939 - Feb. 1940
Paul Thompson: Mar. 1940 - Jan. 1941
Rev. Craig: Jan. 1941 - Oct. 1943
Denzil Albin: Oct. 1943 - Aug. 1945
Bobby Potter: Oct. 1945 - Jan. 1947
H.J. Miles: Sept. 1947 - July 1948
Denzil Albin: Aug. 1948 - Sept. 1949
John Rollins: Sept. 1949 - June 1950
Owen Moody: Sept. 1950 - Sept. 1954
Denver Moore: Mar. 1955 - Oct. 1956
Erwin Benz: Jan. 1957 - Feb. 1958
Howard Lews: May 1959 - Aug. 1963
Jerry Walls: Sept. 1963 - Feb. 1967
W.R. Hamline: Apr. 1967 - June 1968
John Glover: Jun. 1968 - May 1970
U.S. Aswell: June 1970 - Oct. 1977
Cole Cochran: July 1978 - Jan. 1981
Guy O. Thomas: Feb. 1981 - Oct. 1985
John Glover: Sept. 1986 - Apr. 1990
Kenny Martin: Mar. 1991 - Apr. 1996
Paul Young: Nov. 1997 - Oct. 2005
Matt Tanner: Feb. 2007 - Jul. 2008
Dinzel Webb: Sept. 2008 - Aug. 2019
David Ford: Feb. 2020 - Aug. 2020 (Interim)
Rusty Kuhns: Aug.2020 - Present
