Broadway Baptist Church

Origins of Broadway

Broadway Baptist Church began as the "Northside Mission" of Bethel Baptist Church on March 20, 1955. Twenty members of Bethel Baptist and another married couple held the first Sunday school class and worship service on March 27, 1955. They purchased 2.5 acres at what is now 1135 N. Broadway for $5,500 and formally organized as Broadway Southern Baptist Church on June 26, 1955. They worshipped in a big hay barn adjoining the property until the building was completed.

The below picture was taken on the occasion of the 50th anniversary on June 26, 2005.

Broadway 50th Anniversary


Our Pastors

The following are the Senior Pastor's that have served during Broadway's history.

Pastor's Name Starting Date Ending Date
Donald D. Garrett June 26, 1955 July 21, 1959
Aubrey Short Aug 1959 Nov 1959
Willie Hazel Dec 6, 1959 Jun 1962
Don Venosdel Jul 16, 1962 Apr 10, 1966
Elton McPheaters - interim Apr 1966 Sep 4, 1966
George Ray Sep 4, 1966 Jan 30, 1970
Troy Manley Feb 1971 Apr 1971
Curtis Puryear May 1, 1971 Nov 20, 1974
Richard Smith - interim Dec 8, 1974 Jul 20, 1975
Robert E. Cagle Jul 27, 1975 Feb 23, 1979
Grady Estes May 23, 1979 Dec 1981
Randy Bennett Jan 21, 1982 Jul 5, 1987
Ray Watt - interim Aug 1987 Oct 1987
Dwayne Adams - interim Nov 1987 Feb 21, 1988
Lonnie Johnson Feb 21, 1988 Mar 21, 1993
Richard Smith - interim 1993 1994
Charles W. Foley, Jr. Aug 14, 1994 Dec 26, 1999
Jack Rickman Dec 26, 1999 Present