Church History

These are exciting times for First Baptist Church of Hillsboro. But the history of this church has been steeped in excitement since its
inception. From the beginning God has blessed the efforts of a people who sought him in love and obedience.

First Baptist Church had its origin in 1870 when on March 30th, Samuel A. Reppy and his wife, Rachael, granted for for the sum of one
dollar, a parcel of land to four churches: the Presbyterian Church, the Northern Methodist Episcopal Church, the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, and the United Baptist Church. Each of the churches met one Sunday per month for worship but joined together as the
Union Sunday School each week.

Faithfully, the church met together for ten years, ceasing to function in 1880. They reorganized on May 27, 1894, as the Hillsboro
Baptist Church with a membership of twenty-three. The church, having incorporated on June 22, 1955, changed its name to
the First Baptist Church of Hillsboro. Circumstances, led of God, gave the church the opportunity to purchase the Hoeken House
nearby on Highway 21 in August of 1953.

Continuous growth necessitated building and groundbreaking began in the Spring of 1956. The fellowship of First Baptist
Hillsboro met for the first time in their present auditorium on December 9, 1956. In 1971 a new education building was built to meet
the needs of the ever-increasing teaching ministry and was dedicated to the memory of the church's dedicated and beloved
Pastor, Rev. Jack Hunter.

Though we have marked our progress by dates and building projects, the true markers of growth have been the people of First
Baptist Church as they have faithfully served the Lord. This is a church of loving, caring, and warm people. A church that holds
the worship of the Lord high, rejoices in their salvation obtained through Jesus Christ, and seeks the anointing grace and
conviction of the Holy Spirit. The Word of God is cherished and held as our greatest authority and source of comfort.

Each of these ministries is in place for the purpose of glorifying God, edifying the body, and reaching the lost.

We are a traditional and conservative church attempting to expand our understanding and willingness to follow God whenever and however
He leads. To Him alone goes honor, glory, and praise.