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Joshua Baptist Church
History :
On June 1, 1986, the prayers of five families became a reality as Joshua Baptist Church began the process of organizing. Joshua Baptist Church began as a mission out of Oak Trail Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas. On July 20, 1986, it was organized into a local New Testament Baptist Church. An offering was received from the first few members to purchase folding chairs for the services. Soon after organizing into a church, the search began for a regular meeting location.
The church leased a space in a storefront building to hold their services. Growth was rapid as God blessed, so a new search began for property on which to build. Providentially, there were 2½ acres for sale directly behind the storefront building. The property was secured and building began. The building was completed in just five short months by the families of Joshua Baptist Church.
In 1994, Joshua Baptist Church added a beautiful Family Life Center. This facility now houses the Bus Church at 10 a.m. on Sundays, a gym for activities, and our traditional Christian School, Joshua Christian Academy, for grades Pre-K thru 12.
On August 15th, 2000, the church moved into a beautiful 23,000 sq. ft. colonial style building located on seven acres of highway frontage. In this building you will find the sanctuary which seats approximately 900 people, the church offices, nursery and toddler classes, fellowship hall, and a choir rehearsal room.
In 2002, we added two temporary buildings behind the Main Sanctuary for Sunday School class rooms so our children would not have to be bussed to the Family Life Center.
In 2003, we purchased the building just south of our Family Life Center, adding considerable space for AWANA activities and Joshua Christian Academy.
The outreach of Joshua Baptist Church has allowed us to win many souls to our Savior. We have been honored to be used by God in serving our community and surrounding areas. We hope and pray that we have had an influence in the lives of many families and individuals.
Joshua Baptist Church looks forward to many more years of serving the Lord. We encourage you to join us as we are obedient to God in our mission to win the lost, disciple believers, and send the gospel around the world until He returns.
On June 1, 1986, the prayers of five families became a reality as Joshua Baptist Church began the process of organizing. Joshua Baptist Church began as a mission out of Oak Trail Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas. On July 20, 1986, it was organized into a local New Testament Baptist Church. An offering was received from the first few members to purchase folding chairs for the services. Soon after organizing into a church, the search began for a regular meeting location.
The church leased a space in a storefront building to hold their services. Growth was rapid as God blessed, so a new search began for property on which to build. Providentially, there were 2½ acres for sale directly behind the storefront building. The property was secured and building began. The building was completed in just five short months by the families of Joshua Baptist Church.
In 1994, Joshua Baptist Church added a beautiful Family Life Center. This facility now houses the Bus Church at 10 a.m. on Sundays, a gym for activities, and our traditional Christian School, Joshua Christian Academy, for grades Pre-K thru 12.
On August 15th, 2000, the church moved into a beautiful 23,000 sq. ft. colonial style building located on seven acres of highway frontage. In this building you will find the sanctuary which seats approximately 900 people, the church offices, nursery and toddler classes, fellowship hall, and a choir rehearsal room.
In 2002, we added two temporary buildings behind the Main Sanctuary for Sunday School class rooms so our children would not have to be bussed to the Family Life Center.
In 2003, we purchased the building just south of our Family Life Center, adding considerable space for AWANA activities and Joshua Christian Academy.
The outreach of Joshua Baptist Church has allowed us to win many souls to our Savior. We have been honored to be used by God in serving our community and surrounding areas. We hope and pray that we have had an influence in the lives of many families and individuals.
Joshua Baptist Church looks forward to many more years of serving the Lord. We encourage you to join us as we are obedient to God in our mission to win the lost, disciple believers, and send the gospel around the world until He returns.