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.

• 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