How it all started...
Northside Baptist Church was organized in 1891, using the name Newtown Baptist Church. It was begun in a schoolhouse as a revival meeting by First Baptist Church of Neosho in order to reach the settlement of New Town, which was about a mile north of what then was Neosho. There were 15 charter members. The church bought that schoolhouse the same year for $400.
On February 26, 1947, the church voted to purchase lots at 705 N. High Street and construct a new church building. This is still the existing location for the church today. It was completed, mostly with the work being done by the congregation, on September 19. 1948. The building of our current auditorium was started and completed in 1950. It still exists and is used today.
On February 26, 1947, the church voted to purchase lots at 705 N. High Street and construct a new church building. This is still the existing location for the church today. It was completed, mostly with the work being done by the congregation, on September 19. 1948. The building of our current auditorium was started and completed in 1950. It still exists and is used today.
Expanding the vision...
Northside helped develop a mission ministry in Frankfurt, Germany, during 1956 through a military church member stationed there, which by 1958 became organized into Bethel Baptist Church. This church helped organize many other Baptist churches and missions in Germany. Also, during this time, the church helped start what later became Monark Springs.
Northside Baptist Church continued to thrive and grow. In May of 2005, the church built on to the existing Fellowship Hall, doubling its size, and also remodeled the sanctuary from its original 1950 form. Two lots to the west of the church were purchased and leveled to make way for a new parking lot in 2006.
Northside Baptist Church continued to thrive and grow. In May of 2005, the church built on to the existing Fellowship Hall, doubling its size, and also remodeled the sanctuary from its original 1950 form. Two lots to the west of the church were purchased and leveled to make way for a new parking lot in 2006.
Where we are headed...
The future is bright here at Northside, as we continue to serve the Lord through service projects in our community as well as mission endeavors around the world. Our aim is to faithfully serve God by extending His love to those around us and everywhere He might send us. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we would love for you to join us.
