First Baptist Church of Fountain Hills History

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  • Mission began in Fountain Hills

    Southern Baptist Mission began in Fountain Hills. FBCFH began as a bible study in the home of Elden Light.

  • First Baptist Church named.

    Southern Baptist Mission named First Baptist Church

  • First Service held.

    First Service held in double wide trailer. 22 present.

  • First pastor called

    First pastor called
    First pastor called; Rev. Gene Sherrill.

  • First church officers elected.

  • Ground breaking for first church building

    Ground breaking for first church building
    Ground breaking for Fountain Hills’ first permanent church building.

  • First service in new building.

    First service in new building.
    First service in new building. Sunday, Mother’s Day.

  • Official Building Dedication.

    Official Building Dedication.
    $100,000 1st phase & Building complete. Week long evangelistic sermon series.

  • First Baptisms in church building.

    First Baptisms in church building.
    First baptisms in church building. 18 people have been baptized as of this date since May 1, 1974. Mary Jo BeFort & Pastor Sherril pictured.

  • Pastor Doug Jackson arrives & mission comes under care of NPBC.

    Pastor Doug Jackson arrives & mission comes under the care of North Phoenix Baptist Church.

  • FBCFH becomes autonomous church.

    FBCFH becomes autonomous church under the direction of interim pastor Dr. Nathon Pillow.

  • Rev. Dennis Daniel becomes pastor.

    Rev. Dennis Daniel becomes pastor.

  • Auditorium renovated & enlarged.

    Auditorium renovated & enlarged.

  • Arizona Baptist Foundation declares bankruptcy

    Arizona Baptist Foundation declares bankruptcy freezing $157,000 in building fund & $55,000 in regular savings.

  • 24 hour prayer vigil called.

    24 hour prayer vigil called to earnestly seek God's heart & direction concerning the building project.

  • Celebration Sunday

    A special Celebration Sunday was held "To God's Glory, To Arise & Build." Many sacrifical gifts were given & pledged towards the building project.

  • Groundbreaking Day for new Sanctuary

    Groundbreaking Day for new Sanctuary. 200 people present & begun with prayer for the project.

  • Pastor Tony Pierce called.

    Pastor Tony Pierce called.
    Pastor Tony Pierce & his wife Teresa joing FBC.