Kinsey Baptist Church

Kinsey Baptist Church. . Organized in 1891 as Enon Baptist Church, the church was also formerly known as First Baptist Church of Kinsey and Kinsey Baptist Church of Christ. The present name was adopted in 1907., Organizational services were overseen by Rev. Ephraim Knowles. Fourteen Charter members drew up and signed a church covenant; they were led in singing "Amazing Grace" before extending to each other the hand of fellowship. The Rev. D.E. Burdeshaw served as the first pastor. Early meeting were held on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. In 1911, the church reported 68 active members., In 1956, a brick building replaced the first wooden structure; the original church bell is displayed on the property. A new sanctuary was constructed in 1978. , Dedicated October 16, 2016, on the occasion of the church's 125th anniversary.