Our Church History

The present location of the Boothsville Baptist Church is on the original lots given to the church by Robert Reed who founded Boothsville in 1839.

On November 7 1840, a group of consecrated people assembled together to unite and organize the Baptist Church originally called Harmony Church.  The officiators were A.J. Garrett, William Davidson, and Jo Bradley.  United by letter were Jesse Nixon, Ruth Nixon, Rachel Sparks, Eleanor Nixon, Jobe Springer, Phebe Springer, and on November 8, Hiram Thompson and Sarah Thompson were united by baptism.  The name of the church was changed to Boothsville Baptist Church on July 10, 1958.  No exact date of the construction of the present building is known.  After reading the minutes of the church records, it is believed that the present building was built in the early 1860's.  The first Sunday School was held on May 3, 1868.  The church celebrated the 150-year founding on August 5, 1990.

Over the years many improvements have been made.  A basement was added in 1950.  In 1962, additional ground was purchased, and a parsonage was completed in 1968.  In 1981, the sanctuary was remodeled with new paneling, seats and carpet.  In 1983, more ground was purchased, and the building and grounds now cover nearly a city block.  In 1988, the parking lost was paved.  In 1992, a vestibule and pastor's office were completed and dedicated.  New carpet was purchased for the sanctuary in the same year.  In 1993-94, and addition was built on the back side of the church which includes a baptistery and three new classrooms.  The first baptismal ceremonies were held April 17, 1994.  The seats of the sanctuary were also recovered.  The church has always had devoted leaders and members who by faith have made these improvements possible.

Boothsville Baptist Church has been blessed with 40 Pastors over the years and has gone from two worship services a month to a weekly Sunday service and a weekly Wednesday evening Bible study.