ESTABLISHED IN 1926

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  1926

  In April of 1926, there were 12 names on the charter to form Carterville Baptist Church. They bought land in July of that year with plans to build a church building. The original members walked miles to sell chickens to pay for the vision that God had given them.

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  1932

  In 1932 the original, white church building was completed.

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  1969

  Bro. Leland Hogan was called as pastor in 1969. This served as the beginning of a long and healthy tenure where the church grew and added more members and staff.

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  1990's

  As Carterville continued to grow, in the 1990’s a new sanctuary was built followed by the new Fellowship Hall in the early 2000’s.

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  2015

  Dr. Ben Skipper was called to become pastor of Carterville in 2015. He had served in the roles of Student Minister and Associate Pastor at Carterville for the previous 8 years.