Brief History

In 1895, Brother J.M. Lawhorn and a fellowship of Christians from the Burke Baptist Church came to Gunter and organized a church on the old Gunter Ranch.  The school house, located on the ranch property, provided a place for preaching and teaching.  In 1914, Gunter Missionary Baptist Church, with 101 members, moved into Gunter.  In 1918, a tornado did considerable damage to this first structure and it was decided to buy property and build a new sanctuary.  This was accomplished in the fall of 1919.  In January, 1970, it was voted to change the name to: First Baptist Church.  Over the years, the Lord has blessed us in many ways.  new additions and imporvements have been made to the buiding as the church has continued to grow in numbers.  The future is a challenge that can only be met with the wisdom of the Lord and the prayers and support of a loving people of God.  We welcome you to come and grow with us here at First Baptist Church Gunter.