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First Baptist Church of Kingsport: The First 100 Years -- Verse 5.

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Celebrating the church's Centennial. Sanctuary renovated in 1962-1963 -- opera seats replaced by pews, chandeliers added, large gold lettering on church front "First Baptist Church". Dr. William J. Purdue became pastor. Morning worship services on Cable TV, with morning and evening services on separate radio stations.

Long Range Planning Report called for massive new facilities, including new 1600-seat sanctuary. After bids received, project went ahead with needed Activities building, but new sanctuary put on hold, with parking lot there instead. Activities building finished in 1972 included Fellowship Hall, Gym, offices, preschool area.

Ministers of Youth, Activities, Students, Children, Senior Adults detailed.

Dr. Frank Hawkins called as pastor in 1980. Associate Pastors included Chip Bishop, Ron Davis, and Danny Silvey.

Baysmont Senior Residential Facility initiated by First Baptist Church. Later acquired by Asbury Communities.

1991 to 1992 largest renovation in church history -- Welcome Center, better access to Educational Building, facelift in Sanctuary, pulpit area increased, Fellowship Hall enlarges, many cosmetic improvements, elevator, Chapel was made out of formerly hidden upper area of 1916 Sanctuary.

Frank Hawkins retired; Dr. Marvin Cameron pastor in 2001.