About Us :

On March 27, 1983 two independent Baptist churches merged to form Rickman Road Missionary Baptist Church. As a result of the union of Friendship Baptist Church, which began in March 1972 under the leadership of Rev. Bob Fraser, and West Paducah Missionary Baptist Church, which began April 13, 1968 under the leadership of Rev. W.A. McCormick, the current church sprang into existence.

Leading that first congregation of some 55 members was Rev. Larry Purcell. His ministry would continue until November 10, 1985. He was succeeded on January 15, 1986 by Rev. Jim Keeling, who pastored through January 28, 1987.

Our current pastor, Rev. Stan Durrett, assumed the leadership role on April 5, 1987, and under his care and with the blessings of God, Rickman Road Missionary Baptist Church has continued to grow and expand into new areas of ministry.