Where we started...
In 1915, several residents of the area suggested to their pastor, Dr. J. M. Roddy, that the First Baptist Church of Middlesboro begin a mission in the Binghamtown community. On December 26, 1915, First Baptist voted to establish the Binghamtown Baptist Mission, with the understanding that in the course of time the mission would become an independent Missionary Baptist church. The mission held their meetings in the building owned by the Presbyterians. They began with 27 members; Rev. W. H. Hollingsworth was called as mission pastor, and Frank Davis was elected as clerk.
On May 18, 1921, First Baptist appointed a committee to investigate the possibility of purchasing the Binghamtown property from the Presbyterians. It took over three years to make the arrangements, and on November 11, 1924, a rent-to-own agreement was signed between the two congregations. For the sum of $700.00, payable at $25.00 per month, the little white framed building, with its pot-bellied stove, became a Baptist owned property. At about the same time, Mr. Sam Gunn raised enough money to add the small room at the rear of the building. He established and taught a Men’s Bible Class here for several years. Rev. J. W. Crowley was called as pastor on January 14, 1931.
On October 7, 1943, First Baptist appointed a committee to handle the details of organizing the mission into a church. On Thursday, October 28, 1943, the mission members assembled in the little building. Meeting with them were the pastor and committee from First Baptist and other pastors from churches in the Bell Baptist Association. On that October evening, Binghamtown Baptist Church was born. Forty-three people became charter members; Rev. J. W. Crowley was called as Pastor, and Rev. Frank Baker preached the first sermon.
On May 18, 1921, First Baptist appointed a committee to investigate the possibility of purchasing the Binghamtown property from the Presbyterians. It took over three years to make the arrangements, and on November 11, 1924, a rent-to-own agreement was signed between the two congregations. For the sum of $700.00, payable at $25.00 per month, the little white framed building, with its pot-bellied stove, became a Baptist owned property. At about the same time, Mr. Sam Gunn raised enough money to add the small room at the rear of the building. He established and taught a Men’s Bible Class here for several years. Rev. J. W. Crowley was called as pastor on January 14, 1931.
On October 7, 1943, First Baptist appointed a committee to handle the details of organizing the mission into a church. On Thursday, October 28, 1943, the mission members assembled in the little building. Meeting with them were the pastor and committee from First Baptist and other pastors from churches in the Bell Baptist Association. On that October evening, Binghamtown Baptist Church was born. Forty-three people became charter members; Rev. J. W. Crowley was called as Pastor, and Rev. Frank Baker preached the first sermon.
Where we went...
On August 8th 1943, plans were made to build a new building. The church building was completed in November of 1947 (pictured on the left in the second picture). The final service in the original church building, with its pot-bellied stove and 32 years of memories, was held on Sunday, November 30, 1947. The members assembled for prayer, and then marched to the new Binghamtown Baptist Church, located on North 25th Street at Bell Road (pictured on the left in the first picture).
In December of 1949 the Binghamtown Baptist Church elected W.B. Bingham, II to be the next pastor. He served faithfully in the role of pastor of the Binghamtown Baptist Church for 54 years. Jimmy Jackson began leading the choir in October of 1963. He served faithfully in that role for over 40 years.
The Binghamtown Baptist Church remained in this new structure for 30 years until 1977 when the Lord once again led to the building of a new structure...
In December of 1949 the Binghamtown Baptist Church elected W.B. Bingham, II to be the next pastor. He served faithfully in the role of pastor of the Binghamtown Baptist Church for 54 years. Jimmy Jackson began leading the choir in October of 1963. He served faithfully in that role for over 40 years.
The Binghamtown Baptist Church remained in this new structure for 30 years until 1977 when the Lord once again led to the building of a new structure...
Where we are today
In December of 1971 the Binghamtown Baptist Church voted to build a new church (which is our current structure - pictured on the right), which was completed in November of 1977. (insert information about last service and the church march). A new addition to the new facility was completed in 2010.
Currently, Rev. William Boyd Bingham III is the Senior Pastor. He has served in this role for over forty years. Our current Assistant Pastor is W. Boyd Bingham, IV. He has served in this role for over a decade.
Today the Binghamtown Baptist Church serves the Tri-State area by teaching Fundamental Christian Doctrine and providing christian charity to members of our church family and many of those in need in the community.
Currently, Rev. William Boyd Bingham III is the Senior Pastor. He has served in this role for over forty years. Our current Assistant Pastor is W. Boyd Bingham, IV. He has served in this role for over a decade.
Today the Binghamtown Baptist Church serves the Tri-State area by teaching Fundamental Christian Doctrine and providing christian charity to members of our church family and many of those in need in the community.
