Church History

A group of slaves in the Chesterfield area attend worship with their owners in the rear of the church. First Baptist Church of Chesterfield is established in a grassy field a few miles off the banks of the Missouri River. Men and women walk miles and labor tirelessly clearing the land and hewing logs to construct the log cabin building. The building is used for worship and as a school.

A young congregation builds its second, larger log cabin building.

Property is legally granted to the slaves.

Rally Day, a time for mass baptisms, fellowship, witnessing and feasting, begins.

Third house of worship is built under Reverend Baines.

New edifice erected under Reverend Theoplis Peoples in June. New ministries initiated, including the introduction of Evangelism Training.

Church initiates two morning worship services to accommodate the growing membership.

Reverend Darryl C. Johnson becomes Pastor. Mid-week bible study begins.

Reverend Robert F. Loggins becomes Pastor. The church acquires 11 acres of land on Wild Horse Creek Road.

Current edifice is completed.

Reverend Clarence Dowell serves as Interim Pastor.

Memorial Park is developed and dedicated at the site of the former church building.

Dr. T.D. Stubblefield becomes Pastor. The church experiences dramatic increases in Christian Education
participation.

The long awaited Library/Media Ministry is formally dedicated during the 155th Church Anniversary celebration.

“Seven Transforming Initiatives” adopted, solidifying FBCC’s commitment to its vision. Church growth continues.

The Youth Room is unveiled and dedicated. Global Reach Unity Corporation, a 501(c)3 organization is established. Financial support is provided for Tsunami Relief, Hurricane Katrina Relief and construction of a new church facility in Cape Town, South Africa.

Minister Michael Douglas, Jr. is hired as first Youth Pastor. The weekly Radio Ministry Outreach (Forward in Faith) is launched on KSIV 91.5 FM

The First Annual Family and Friends Day (formerly Rally Day) is observed with 553 in attendance.

17 FBCC members and friends take the first mission trip to South Africa. In response to economic crisis FBCC launches 163 Touches of Love Delivered (T.O.L.D.) in order to bless at least one family with a generous Thanksgiving meal for every year the church has been in existence. 217 families received assistance from this initial effort.

Minister Chris Rogers is hired as Assistant to the Pastor for Ministry Support and Administration.

First Annual Fall Family Festival is held with over 700 participants enjoying the festivities.
The Bridge to the Future (BTTF) initiative is launched to secure needed improvements and upgrades for the church campus.

Minister Carlos Smith is hired as Youth Pastor. BTTF materializes via media and technology improvements that enhance the worship experience.

The Southwest Extension Property (formerly known as Ruppel Property) is purchased.
The Youth Ministry takes World Changers Trip to Philadelphia, PA. FBCC hosted and graduated first class of Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University.

FBCC hosted with BOTT Radio “An Evening with Dr. Tony Evans” and over 900 attend.
The Youth Ministry takes World Changers Trip to Puerto Rico.

Weekly Radio Ministry Outreach (Forward in Faith) begins tenth year of broadcasting to St. Louis region. Debt on Southwest Extension (formerly Ruppel Property) is retired and mortgage burned.

Rev. Christopher Rogers becomes the church’s first Assistant Pastor. Adopt a School Initiative launched in partnership w/the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church.  Debt on main facility is retired & mortgage burned.

Rev. Carlos Smith promoted from Youth Pastor to Associate Pastor of Christian Life Enrichment and Student Ministries.