Fairview Baptist Church

The Fairview Baptist Church was organized in a special meeting held September 25, 1935 at the Cloud Springs Baptist Church of Rossville, Georgia. In counsel with pastors and deacons of sister churches of like faith and order, the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church was established with seven charter members including Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bennett, Mrs. C. M. Gayton, Mrs. Ellen Hatfield, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Thacker Sr. and Mr. H. T. Youngblood.
In conference in October 1935, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Thacker Sr. donated the property for the first church building. The first service was held in the building on Easter Sunday, 1937.

The first pastor, Rev. W. W. McElroy, was elected in June 1937 and served untill August 1937, when Rev. E. Dale Godrey was called as pastor.

In June 1940, the church voted to call Rev. J. G. Blassingame as the third pastor. Rev. Frank Spurling was called to lead the church July 1942.

In May 1946, in regular conference, the church voted to purchase the property on the east side of Jenkins Road as a site for future expansion.

In April 1947, the church called Rev. E. L. Youngblood to fill the pulpit.

Realizing the need for additional space, in April 1950, the church voted to enter into a new building program on the east side of Jenkins Road.

January 1953, Rev. W.M. Steele was called to lead the church.

The first service in the completely finished auditorium was held on Homecoming Sunday, the third Sunday in October 1955.

In September 1957, the church called Rev. Ernest J. Kelly Jr. as pastor.

To expand the total program of the church, in August 1962, the Fairview Baptist Church Kindergarten was organized to fill the need for a well-rounded preschool Christian training program for children of the community.

Upon completion of the building program in the summer of 1964, the auditorium and education wing were dedicated on August 30, 1964.

In 1965, the church called Rev. Floyd Moates as pastor.
In 1967, the church called Rev. Carroll Phillips as pastor.
In November 1970, the church called Rev. J. Broadus Marlow as pastor.
In January 1974, the church called Rev. Jim McPherson as pastor.
In March 1980, the church called Rev. E. D. Havner as pastor.

January 1981, the church sponsored a Radio Program (WFLI) called the "Quiet Time" on Sunday nights between 11:00 PM to 12:30 AM.

In March 1984, the Church began broadcasting the church service on UCTV, Cable 3 TV.

A steeple was erected in October 1988.

In November 1991, the church called David Pickard as pastor.

On Sunday, October 9, 1994, the Church had ground-breaking for construction of a Family Life Center. Dedication of Family Life Center was held Sunday, April 30, 1995.