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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HISTORY
In 1849, a man known as A.N. Worthy saw a spiritual need in the small town of Troy, Alabama. Upon his arrival, he
saw a people without spiritual guidance. God gave him a few faithful people with a vision...
Under the leadership of God, through Dr. Worthy and sixteen members, First Baptist Church of Troy was established
in April of 1850. The church owned no land on which to build their place of worship...God provided through the sacrifice of
His faithful people.
As Troy grew, more Christians were added to the church. Spiritual needs also grew, so once again, the church with
vision for the future faced the challenge to build.
In 1889, a new brick house of worship was dedicated, the finest piece of architecture in existence in the South. That
structure is still our house of worship today.
God's people continue to have vision for the growth of this community. Since its dedication in 1889, FBC as we know
it now, has experienced much growth. Christian education, training, expanded ministries, and more made it necessary to increase
space and facilities to meet the spiritual needs of the people.
In 1905, a Sunday school annex was added to the west side of the sanctuary. The Chancey building was constructed in
the 1940s. In 1957, a three story educational building was added to accomodate growth. The activities building was constructed
in 1966. The sanctuary was enlarged and renovated in 1974. Today we worship in a renovated sanctuary that was dedicated to
the glory of God in 1999.
We are blessed with a rich heritage of faith, but we look forward to the future. God's church is made up of people,
not mortar and bricks and it is our mission to continue to reach people and families for God's kingdom. As did our ancestors
of the past, we face the future with faith.
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