About Us
History of First Baptist Church Brunswick
On January 21, 1906, having met for several months in interested parties homes and later Red Man's Hall, 30 members under the direction of Rev. Benjamin Porter became First Baptist Church of Brunswick. The small congregation was very dedicated to their community and their church. Having procured land from the B&O Railroad, the building was started in 1908 and dedicated in 1909. The Parsonage was added in 1923. The Church had large growth periods during the tenure of several Pastors. In 1979, discontentment in the congregation caused a split, leaving a small but dedicated congregation to move forward. First Baptist Church has stood the test of time, having celebrated their One Hundredth Anniversary in October of 2006.
Pastors who served at First Baptist Brunswick
Rev. Benjamin D. Porter 1905-1911
Rev. Charles V. Ellis 1911-1912
Rev. George W. Whiteside 1912-1922
Rev. J. F. Rorex 1923-1924
Rev. James P. Daniel 1924-1941
Rev. Leonard D. Carmack 1941-1971
Rev. Jack Marcum 1971-1975
Rev. Boyd Frank 1975-1979
Rev. Frederick Gamble 1979-1988
Rev. Rene Olivier 1988-1992
Rev. James L. Rousey 1992-1994
Rev. Daniel T. Spiker 1994-2004
Rev. James L. Rousey & Rev Mark Edwards shared duties 2004 to early 2007,
Rev Mark Edwards 2007- June 2011
Rev. Phil Graves Current Pastor
Submitted by: JoEllen Fisher
