History of the Church

On August 15, 1960, a small group of concern Christians met in the Mexia City Auditorium to discuss a new Baptist Mission Work in Mexia, Texas. Under the leadership of Missionary Pastor, Bill Thompson the new work began. After only 12 short months, the Church was established on August 25, 1961, with 38 charter members.

 The Eight Avenue Baptist church of Teague, Texas extended the establishing arm to organize the church. The Church received additional assistance from the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas as well as from the Central Texas Baptist Missionary Association. During this course of time, the Church has had undergone 3 different building programs to establish the beautiful facilities that serves the church today. 

Also the church has been led by 6 different pastors: Bill Thompson, the organizing Pastor; Bob Baldree, serving two different times for a combine time of over 25 years; Roy Sikes; David Norvell, who went on to become an Arm Forces Chaplain; John Boland; and the present pastor, Michael Vestal, who came to the church in November of 2004. The present Deacons serving the church includes: Benton Baggett; Bobby Duke; J.T. Sandifer, charter member; and, James Sandifer.

 The church maintain vital Ministries such as the Preaching of the Word several times a week, Sunday School, Men, Women, and children Auxiliaries as well as extension ministries to the community such as Ministering at the Haven Nursing Home and the pastor working as a Chaplain with the Marketplace Chaplains U.S.A. The Church is also the home and seat of the Christian Life Bible Institute, a systematic Bible Study Degree program as well as the N.H.S. Life Style Development (offering counsel and encouragement). The Church is in Association with the Baptist Missionary Association of America, the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas and the Central Texas Baptist Missionary Association.