In the year of our Lord 1851, Messrs. Jackson Carson, J. G. Carson, Thomas Stone, Benjamin Fulson, Mrs. E. J Carson and Mrs Sarah Carson, all of whom being found orthodox and orderly, and having first given themselves to the Lord, having written an article of Faith, constituted a Baptist Church of Jesus Christ to be known as Eagle Creek Church.
The presbytery pronouncing them a church as composed of Messrs. James M. Russsell, Anderson W. Bulland and Jefferson Faulkner.
The church being constituted held a conference. Brother Faulkner acted as moderator. Brother J. G. Carson was appointed church clerk and Brother A. W. Bulland was chosen as pastor. Rules of decorum for the government of the church were read and adopted. The Fourth Lord’s Day in each month and the Saturday before were chosen as a time to hold regular services.
On November 12, 1857, forty and fifteen hundredths acres of land were purchased from Mr. A. C. Smith and his wife, Frances Smith for $20.00 to be used as church property. Then our gallant forefathers built our first church house of hewn logs.
Unfortunately this church was burned in 1878, having caught from a forest fire. Brother John Patterson fought his way bravely at the age of 18 years through smoke and fire to save the Holy Bible, which was all that was saved.
In the year 1879, the second church was built. This church was built of lumber and was in later years added to and repaired as needed through the years. Regular services were held from time to time with an increase in membership.
On the second Sunday in October, 1944, under the leadership of the pastor, Rev. R. C. Eason, the church went from quarter time to half time, having services on the Second and Fourth Sundays.
On the Fourth Sunday in July, 1946, a Homecoming Day was observed at which time a considerable sum of money was raised on building fund. Rev. J. W. Lester, a former pastor and home boy submitted a contract that was accepted by the church. This contract called for the construction of an auditorium, with Sunday School rooms, and a Masonic Lodge over the Sunday School rooms.
On August 9, 1948, the old church building, that was very much beloved by all, was torn down to make room for the brick building that now stands on the site.
On May 8, 1949, this $25,000 building, having been completed, was dedicated at a Special Dedication Service. Rev. J. W. Lester delivered the message, dedicating each brick, plank, nail and screw to the service of our Master. At this service, Mrs Luther Lightsey donated a piano to the church in memory of her mother, Mrs. Ella Jackson.
This new building was erected under the fine leadership of our pastor, Rev. L. L. Allen. Our membership has grown from the original six members to 250 through these 150 years.
In l951, on the 100th anniversary of Eagle Creek Baptist Church a Corner Stone was erected with instructions that it should be opened in the year 2051. Rev. L. L. Allen served as pastor at this time.
In May of 1985 the auditorium of the Church was remodeled and remains the same today with the exception of the stain glass windows being added in December of 1998. The Church Fellowship Hall was constructed in 1987, with most of the work being done by members of the Church Family. After completion of the Fellowship Hall the old kitchen was made into a Pastor’s Study.
The Masonic Lodge was donated to the Church several years ago and was remodeled in 1999 for the Educational Building.
In July of 2008, a steeple was added to our church building. In 2010, a carillon was installed.
The following pastors have served at Eagle Creek Baptist Church:
H. R. McCoy - August 1929 to August 1932
William Lester - September 1932 to September 1933
J. A. McWhorter - October 1934 to October 1939
E. H. Mullis - November 1939 to September 1941
J. W. Lester - November 1941 to September 1942
J. D. Pickens - October 1942 to October 1943
R. C. Eason - November 1943 to September 1945
L. L. Allen - October 1945 to August 1951
Grady Birtchfield - October 1951 to October 1954
Crowder - January 1955 to September 1956
Terrell Collins - September 1956 to September 1963
Eldridge Holt - January 1970 to March 1972
Walter Coleman - May 1972 to Nov. 1979
David Tipton - March 1980 to September l981
John Christian - April l982 to December l985
Ken Griffith - February 1986 to March 1988
Sam Boyd - July 1988 to May 1989
Herman Daniel (Interim) - August 1989 to December 1990
David Johnson - November 1990 to December 2014
Larry Cummings (Interim) - July 2015 to June 2016
Dr. Tim Thompson - July 2016 to March 2019
Taylor Gurley - October 2019 to January 2023
Wesley Price - December 2023 to Present
In August l982 Mike Boone, one of our own, was licensed as a preacher of the gospel and served as a missionary in Africa.
We as a church thank our Heavenly Father for the many blessings He has given us, and may we ever keep the faith of our forefathers and mothers in preserving our church until He comes.