About Heather Hills - History
Church History
Located about 15 minutes east of downtown Indianapolis, Heather Hills Baptist Church has been promoting the worship of God for over 45 years.
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1961
Originally started as Faith Regular Baptist Church - led by Pastor Robert Humphreys -
1962
Name changed to Faith Baptist Church
First recognized by The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches
The land where it is presently located was purchased -
1964
Original building dedicated -
1966
Name changed to Heather Hills Baptist Church and addition was constructed -
1967
Glen Eveland becomes Pastor ('67-'76) -
1969
A new auditorium was constructed capable of seating 400 people -
1970's
Church growth led to a bus ministry that utilized nine buses per week providing transportation to the church from neighboring areas -
1976
David Bower becomes Pastor ('76-'96) -
1987
A new sanctuary with capacity of 620 people and additional classrooms were constructed and dedicated -
1996
Joseph Godwin becomes Pastor ('96-'01) -
2002
Nathan Watson becomes Pastor ('02-'07) -
2003
Church hosts 'Family Fun Fest' and 5K run - an annual outreach festival to serve local community -
2005
MOM house opens -
2005
Youth Mission trip to Ensenada Mexico - focus on building homes, evangelism -
2006
Youth Mission trip to New York City - part of NYGO - New York Gospel Outreach -
2008
Brian McCrorie becomes Pastor