Church History
- On March 10, 1954, the Westside Mission elected officers. In April, 1954, the Westside Mission voted to purchase a tent for $150.
- On May 2, 1954, the tent was purchased and services began.
- The Westside Mission was initially sponsored by the Eastside Baptist Church and was self-supporting.
- The first Sunday services were conducted, and the attendance was 25.
- In June, 1954, the Mission was considering property at Leroy Park.
- Money was donated to purchase this property. The initial plan size for the building to be constructed was 28 X 42.
- In August, 1954, the building was erected and completed.
- The first services began with an 11 day Revival Meeting. There were 10 souls added as a result of the Revival Meeting.
- On September 1, 1954, the Mission voted to ordain their pastor and organize as a Baptist Church.
- In October 1954, the Mission was organized into the Westside Baptist Church and voted at that time to apply for membership into the Ridge Baptist Association.
- All Churches that applied for membership in October 1954, became charter members of the Ridge Baptist Association.
- In October 1972, Westside Baptist Church purchased their present property for $15,000.
- God has blessed this Church to be a continuous Light in our Community, and the Church continues to grow and prosper.
List of Former Pastors of the Church
Rev. J. L. Howard from 1954 to 1987
Rev. Jim Norman from 1987 to 1993
Rev. Ben Smith, Interim in 1993
Rev. Johnny Gilbert from 1994 to 1998
Rev. Wayne Allen from 1998 to 2001
Rev. Henry Ramey, Interim 2002
Rev. Steve Brown from 2002 to 2011
Rev. Richard Dunaway from 2012 to 2025