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Under the leadership of the first pastor,
Rev. Jeral L. Shown, (1947-1948) Alice Bell Baptist Church was organized on October 10, 1948 with 71 charter members. The church was named in honor of Mrs. Alice Bell Shipe, matriarch of the Alice Bell community and mother of Mrs. Lilllie Crouch, one of the charter members.
On December 28, 1948 Rev. George T. Turpin was called as pastor. During his ministry the first floor of the educational building was completed and the membership increased to 143 and the slogan
"The Church with a Vision." was adopted.
During the ministry of Rev. Wyatt D. Bradberry, which began September 12, 1951, the membership increased to 172 and the second story of the educational building was completed and was used as an auditorium with seating for 400. The first service in the new addition was held on May 11, 1952.
The church called Rev. J. Frank Boston (1953-1965) as pastor on June 10, 1953. The years of 1954-1957 showed the greatest increase in membership as it grew from 197 to 725. The parsonage was completed in 1953 and the annex building was finished shortly thereafter. This building was to serve as baptismal, recreational, social and Sunday School space. The first baptismal service was held in the annex on September 12, 1954.
Rev. Clell E. Gibson was called as pastor by the church on March 6,1966. During his ministry the new sanctuary was built and completed with seating capacity of 550. Rev. Gibson served until
February 3, 1972.
On March 25,1973 Rev. Guy H. Lawson, Jr. began his ministry with Alice Bell Baptist Church and served until 1977. Rev. Billy Fox became pastor on July 2, 1978 and served until 1981. The church then called Rev. David Hanes on October 15, 1982.
He ministered until June 15,1992.
Dr. Kenyn Cureton began serving as pastor on February 14, 1993 and served
until December 1995. During Dr. Cureton's tenure an after school program was established.
This was approved by the church on July 12, 1995 and offered after school care for children K-5.
On December 8, 1996, Dr. J. Douglas White was called as pastor and served until July, 2001. During Dr. White's tenure very much needed renovations took place in the educational building, fellowship hall, sanctuary and the church offices as well as considerable increases in membership.
Rev. Toby Everett was called to be Pastor of
Alice Bell Baptist Church on August 25, 2002 and began his ministry serving this great church on
September 23, 2002.The church is in the process of planning for the
21st. century with plans for many exciting things to honor God.