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In 1870, The Springfield Baptist Church was organized in a blacksmith shop on the Major Bowles Property.The Springfield Baptist Church was founded by Rev. Ned Starks and four others—Reverend Starks was the first pastor. The First Deacons were: Josh Peterson, Andrew Harrison, Pickens Rearden, Miles Holloway and Nelson Shephard.  Later, Major Bowles sold them one acre of land to build the church.

Rev. Ned Starks died February 15th, 1894 at the age of 104 years old.

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In 1882, Rev. W. M. Peterson became the second pastor.  He served for 65 years.  Under his administration, in 1894 the old church was torn down and the second church was erected facing the west toward the Old North Martintown Road that ran behind the cemetery.  Sometime during the 1930’s the old church was turned around facing the new road that is now Highway 25.

The First Deacons were:  Deacons—Jasper Rearden, Sr., Wiley Peterson, Frank Brunson, Aaron Dean, Sr., P. L. Anderson, Pink Holloway, Nathan Peterson, Moses Anderson, Jasper Rearden, Jr., Felix Peterson, and David Gilchrist.

Second Group:  Deacons—Willie Dean, R. N. Harrison, Sr., Garrett Rearden, Chris Dansby, John Henry Peterson, and John Brunson.

Third Group:  Deacons—Willie Rearden, Moses Senior, John Fuller, and William Peterson.

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After Rev. Peterson’s death, Rev. J. B. Bowman became our third pastor.  He served for twenty-four (24) years.

Under his administration the church was remodeled, painted, electric lights installed, wood and coal heaters installed, well dug, church covered, and a foot and one half cemented, block wall erected around the church.

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Four Church Mothers:  Sis. Mary Rearden, Mattie Harrison, and Sis. Mamie Rearden.  Sis Mary Rearden McCain is presently serving.

There have been five Church Secretaries:  Deacons—P. L. Anderson, R. N. Harrison, Edward Senior, Ulysses Freeman and Dorothy Scurry Ryans.  Dorothy S. Ryans is our present secretary.  There have been six Assistant Secretaries:  Sis. Marion E. Holmes, Ruth Rearden, Nancy Butler, Eloise B. Perrin, Dorothy Scurry Ryans, Dea. Ulysses Freeman, and Sis. Lillie Sayles Belcher.  Currently, Sis. Lillie Belcher is serving as assistant secretary.

Rev. McCain served us for 45 years.  Under his administration and his help and guidance, on December 25th, 1983, we were able to hold our first service in this church, which is a few feet from where our first church was erected.

On Monday, September 23rd, 1991 the present church was paid for in full and on Sunday, November 24th, 1991 the mortgage for the present church was burned.  On Sunday, December 22nd, 1991 the cornerstone was laid.  In 1993, the parking area was paved and marked off to accommodate over 100 parked vehicles.  This was paid for in full in August of 1997.

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Also, on April 10th, 1994 we began having second Sunday morning services in addition to 4th Sunday morning services.

On April 6th, 2002 the Rev. Nathaniel Langford was appointed assistant pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church. On February 14, 2004 with regrets, Rev. McCain was retired as pastor of Springfield Baptist Church because of health reasons.  Sadly, Rev. McCain’s earthly life ended on January 14, 2006. On March 14, 2004, Rev. Nathaniel Langford became the fifth pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church.  His administration ended on March 5, 2005.  On April 29th, 2006, our present pastor,

 

Rev. C. Moses Myers was elected as shepherd of the Springfield Missionary Baptist Church.

Under his administration, on July 2nd, 2006 we began having worship services every Sunday morning, Communion every first Sunday, Bible Study every Wednesday at 12 noon and 6:30 pm., Staff meeting once monthly, and Pulpit Aid Committee organized.

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Officers under Rev. Bowman—

First Group:  Nelson Harrison, Nathaniel Freeman, Andrew Freeman, and George Rearden.

Second Group: Deacons-John Adams, John Turner, and Norris Rearden, Sr.

Third Group:  Deacons—J. J. Bowman, Sr.,

Thomas Freeman, Flenoid Bettis, Sam Mitchell, Effort Moore and Howard Higgins, Sr.

In 1958, Rev. J. B. Bowman expired.

 

In February, 1959 our fourth pastor, Rev. W. H. McCain was elected.

Under his administration, the church was sheet rocked, painted and finished on the inside, Pulpit furniture, piano and organ purchased.  The church was bricked, floored, and carpeted.  A collection table and communion table were purchased.  Pews, water cooler, microphone, restrooms, and gas heaters added. Gospel Chorus, Youth Ensemble, Joulett, Male Chorus, W. H. McCain Young Adult Choir, Deaconess Club, Bible School organized, Church Bulletin Board out front and telephone installed.

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Officers ordained under his administration:  Deacons—Edward Senior, Ocye Rearden, R. N. Harrison, Jr., Joe B. Childs,

Willie Ryans, R. L. Quarles, J. C. Holloway, George Bowman, Howard Higgins, Jr., Ulysses Freeman, and Sammie L. Butler.

Second Group:  Deacons—Mack L. Ryans, Clifford Hill, J. J. Bowman, Jr., and Burnis Harrison. Trustees:  Mack L. Ryans, Samuel L. Childs, Floyd Harrison, Clifford Hill, Benjamin Ryans, James Ryans, Earl Harling, Nathaniel Harrison, Heyward Higgins, Julian Freeman, Burnis Harrison, David Rearden, Richard Fuller, Freddie Osia Clark, Willie Fuller, and Nathaniel Culbreath.  With Rev. John R. Brightharp presiding, on December 17, 2005 the following members were appointed to serve as trustees:  Joe Quarles, Joseph O. Rearden, Sean Harrison, and

Jerry Ryans.

Jr. Trustees:  Sean Harrison, Ronnie Clarks, Randy Clarks, Hillery Ryans, Terence Freeman, and John Brown.

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Purchases made:  Televisions, LCD Projector, freezer, Ice maker, and computers.  A recording room has been built in the sanctuary.  Also, the Gospel Chorus and Senior Choir have combined and a Combined choir formed.

Servants appointed:  Trustee Jerry Ryans as financial secretary; Trustees Sheppard Palmore, Dennis Scurry, James Fuller,

Ricky Davis, Dennis White, Stacy Martin, Charles Smith,

Dolph Cheatham, Alonzo Key, Wayne Woods, Clemson Quarles, Fred Thompson, Daryl Scott, & Alonzo Chinn.  Sis. Nancy Jones was appointed financial secretary in 2010 and Sis. Lillie Belcher, Asst. Secretary in 2009. In January of 2009 Brothers Jerry Ryans, Joe Quarles, and Dennis Scurry were ordained as deacons.Sis. Alberta Freeman was elected financial secretary in June 2012 & Dea. J. J. Bowman, Jr. as Treasurer in Jan., 2013. Sis. Vicki Martin was elected Asst. Financial Secretary in Dec., 2016, Trus. Ricky Davis as treasurer & Dea. Mack Ryans as assistant treasurer in March, 2017

 

Under Rev. Myers leadership, we continue to grow both spiritually and in membership.  A Ground-Breaking ceremony was held on Jan. 22nd, 2017 for Phase I of our Pastor’s vision, a “Life Center.”  On October 22nd, 2017 “the Vision Life Center” had been

completed and was dedicated to the Lord. We have come this far by faith.

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Ministries of the church

 

Pastor

W. H. McCain Choir

Brotherhood

Deacons

Senior Choir

Missionary

Youth Dept.

Youth Choir

Trustees

Ushers

Pastor’s Aid

YWA

 Women’s Fellowship

 

Officers of the church and titles

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     Deacons:  Mack L. Ryans,Chairman

       Ulysses Freeman,Assistant Chairman

       Cliff Hill

        George David Bowman

     J. J. Bowman, Jr.

     Joe Quarles

     Dennis Scurry

     Howard Higgins, Deacon Emeritus

 

    Dorothy S. Ryans, Church Secretary

    Lillie S. Belcher, Assistant Secretary

    Alberta J. Freeman, Financial Secretary

    Vicki Martin, Assistant Financial Secretary

  Ricky Davis, Treasurer

          Mack L. Ryans, Assistant Treasurer          

 

 

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