WHO WE ARE
Our Story
Hindman First Baptist Church in Hindman, Kentucky, has a rich history that spans well over a century. Established in 1897 as a beacon of faith in the community, the church has played a pivotal role in shaping the spiritual and social fabric of the region. Over the years, several other churches/missions in the area were established thanks to the church's dedication to fulfilling the Great Commission. Faithful men of God were identified, discipled, and sent out from Hindman First Baptist Church to proclaim the Gospel amongst the people of the Appalachian mountains here in eastern Kentucky.
Through times of growth, challenges, and community transformations, as well as a few pastor-less years, Hindman First Baptist Church has remained a steadfast institution, serving as a place of worship, fellowship, and outreach. The church's history is marked by the dedication of its members and its enduring commitment to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Hindman and to the ends of the earth.
Pastors of Hindman First Baptist Church:
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1897-1898 - Unknown Regular Baptist Minister
1898-1905 - Lewis Lyttle
1905-1906 - A. S. Petrey
1906-1908 - James Osbourne
1908-1909 - W. H. Mullins
1910-1912 - H. L. Toomer
1912-1913 - J. W. Witt
1914-1915 - E. C. Eskridge
1915-1916 - W. Thomas Hamlin
1919-1921 - Monroe Lucas
1923-1932 - J. F. Carr
1934-1937 - Garland Franklin
1938-1939 - Edward Stelling
1939-1976 - J. S. Bell
1977-1983 - H. Kenneth Dick
1983-1987 - Odell Beauchamp
1987-2023 - Mike Caudill
2024-Present - Steven Bell
Missions of Hindman First Baptist Church:
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Ball Branch
Caney
Carrie
Cody
Dark Hollow
Four Mile
Garner
Garrett
Harvest
Hollybush
Irishman
Jeremiah
Larkslane
Leburn
Montgomery
Mousie
Oglan
Smithsboro
Vicco
Our Staff
Steven Bell
Senior Pastor
Cory Heintzelman
Youth Pastor
Pat Hays
Secretary