Our History

On Wednesday, May 27, 1970, there were twenty-eight of us who met at the American Legion on Highway 74 East in Marshville. The previous Sunday was our last day at Marsh-Win Baptist Church having been there from January 8, 1967 until May 24, 1970.

On Sunday, May 31, we met for the second time with thirty-four people there for the morning service, and thirty-nine people for the evening service. The few men (six) met at the Pastor’s home at 308 East Main Street in Marshville and voted to name this little group “BIBLE BAPTIST TABERNACLE,” never dreaming what God would do in the future. The morning sermon was titled, “Forgetting Those Things Which are Behind,” and this group did just that. The pastor (31 years old) and his wife (30 years old) had four small children—Bettina (10), Suzanne (4 ½), Rebekah (3), and Stephen (1). Although we trembled with fear, we sincerely believed we were in God’s will, and those few humble sheep followed their leader.

We had several people who made professions the first year, but many of those we had a record of did not leave any memories, and frankly we do not know if they “continued” or not. 

In July, we sold $40,000 in bonds to purchase the first 2.8 acres here and to build the old church sanctuary. During the next several months, we were carrying brick, mortar, scaffolding, and paint. On November 22, 1970, we had our dedication service for the 40' x 100' building.

For nearly 60 years, Bible Baptist Tabernacle has faithfully served God and the people of Monroe and Union County.

Through the years, much has changed around us—but our foundation has remained the same: the same Bible, the same timeless songs of the faith, and a steadfast commitment to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

God has blessed this ministry far beyond the walls of our church. Today, our ministry includes a thriving Christian school and childcare ministry, a beautiful campus and facilities, and generations of children and families who have been touched by the Gospel.

Perhaps one of the greatest testimonies of God’s goodness is the men and women who have gone out from this church and are now serving the Lord in churches, ministries, and mission fields across America and beyond.

For nearly six decades, we have watched God provide, protect, save souls, call servants, build ministries, and meet needs again and again.

God has been good to Bible Baptist Tabernacle.

So very good.