Our History

In October 1907, the congregation established Brent Baptist Church and the decision to construct a church building became a reality due to increased membership.

The first church, a modest white frame building, was completed in late 1911. This first building's church bell not only served as a call to Sunday School each Sunday morning, but also as an early "alarm system" for the growing community. In 1928, the Sunday School of Brent Baptist Church was recognized as the only Advanced Standard Sunday School in Alabama and one of only three in the United States.

A new brick sanctuary was completed in 1966, but on May 27, 1973 a tornado destroyed the town of Brent, including the BBC building. This did not discourage the congregation though, and the following Sunday, seated on folding chairs among the rubble, regular church services continued. Almost exactly two years later on May 25, 1975 a new church building was dedicated.

The church building dedicated on May 25, 1975

Rev. Robert H. Johnston served in the pulpit from 1975 until 1986. He and his wife continued as members upon his retirement and to honor his service, he was named Pastor Emeritus, the first to hold that position at BBC. In 2004, the Johnston Family Life Center, the newest construction on the church property, was dedicated in the memory and honor of "Bro. Bob" and Mrs. Jean, partners in life and ministry.

Over the past 15 years, Brent Baptist Church has expanded its ministries and outreach programs in a variety of ways. From the Caring Center, a ministry that provides food and clothing to the needy of the community to Upward athletic programs that allow community youth the opportunity to participate in sports led by

Christian men and women. These are among many of the active programs at BBC.

Brent Baptist Church continues to grow its programs, ministries and outreach to meet the needs of the congregation and community at large, serving God and sharing his Word through it all. Please visit our Ministries pages, Bible Studies page, and Student pages to see the exciting things BBC has to offer you!