First Baptist Church - Trenton, Tennessee  
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First Baptist Church of Trenton has a rich history.In 1850 some Christians had a desire to establish a Missionary Baptist Church in Trenton, Tennessee. These Christians invited Dr. J. H. Eaton, who was then President of Union University, and the late Dr. Matthew Hillsman, who occupied the chair of Bible History at Union University, to hold a revival meeting. At the conclusion of the series of meetings, a Presbytery was formed. The 1900 history states that after the Presbytery had examined the applicants for organization of the church and had subscribed to the Articles of Faith, they were declared a regular constituted Church of Christ under the name of Baptist. The First Baptist Church thus, was organized on Friday, August 23, 1850.

First Baptist Church has been very helpful in the organization of other churches in Gibson County. Some of these churches include West Side Baptist, Hickory Grove Baptist, Beech Grove Baptist, and Center Baptist.

Our church has been blessed with many godly men who served as pastor. Our present pastor, Rev. Ronnie Coleman came to us in 2002 out of full-time vocational evangelism. Under his leadership we have grown from 241 in Bible Study to nearly 350. We have had 288 additions in  3 years. Presently we are averaging 330 in Sunday School and have had a high attendance of 503. First Baptist has been ranked in the top 3% of Southern Baptist Churches for evangelistic growth. We have also been named a finalist of the Charles H. Spurgeon Outstanding Church Award through Southern Seminary. We realize that its not by our might or power but by the power of Gods Holy Spirit that we continue to grow. Our vision is to reach Trenton and Gibson County with the message of Gods love.

 

NOTE: this document written  in May, 2005.