Sunday, May 01, 2016

First Baptist, Henderson

According to its historical marker, First Baptist Church in Henderson: 
Begun in 1845 by the Rev. Lemuel Herrin (d. 1852), pioneer missionary Baptist minister from Tennessee, this church was reorganized in 1850 by Elders John B. Renfro and J. O. Walker, and the Rev. Jesse Witt, who served as the first pastor. Total membership in 1850 was 21. In its early years, the fellowship shared a meeting place with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The present church building was dedicated April 25, 1954. At least three other congregations have been sponsored by this one. The membership has grown steadily in recent years to the current (1976) total of over 1800.

1 Comments:

Blogger TheCypressTimes said...

I found your blog today while searching information about my great-great grandfather Lemuel Herrin. In one of your blogs you mentioned my family - the Winder's - and that they donated the land for the church where you preach, what church is that?

Any information would be very helpful.

John Winder

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