About Edgewood

There are literally hundreds of churches within a 50 mile radius of Columbus, Georgia. Why would someone want to show up week after week at Edgewood?

The answer to that is more complicated than simple but we will try to simplify it for you.

Edgewood is a special place with wonderful people. All come from different walks of life but they have one common goal, and that is to grow closer to God and to allow Him to rule in every facet of their lives.

Yes, our music and worship are unique and our messages are uncompromising. Our student ministries are life-changing and our children's ministries reach out to touch the heart of each little one. But the real difference starts with God and ends with you and me.

At Edgewood, Christianity is not about getting your ticket punched for heaven -- it's all about God taking a group of ordinary men and women, boys and girls, and making them something special.

Come and join us and discover the joy of serving Him.

History of Edgewood

1945

A small group holds Sunday School at Edgewood Elementary School.

1946

The group relocates to the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. McClellan on the northwest corner of Macon and Forrest Roads.

1948

Howard Hendrix’s Men’s Bible Class at Wynnton Baptist Church sponsors a Sunday School for children and adults at the McClellan home.

1949

Frank G. Lavender is called as pastor of the mission church which continued to meet in the McClellan home.

1949

On April 10th, the group begins holding services in an old barn owned by Mrs. J.M. Beck which is located on the corner of Macon and Forrest Roads. All sixty-eight seats are filled at the very first meeting.

1949

During the summer, the first Vacation Bible School is held. There are 115 children in attendance. Sunday School attendance goes over 100.

1949

A one-acre lot is purchased from Mrs. Beck and on October 23rd, Edgewood Baptist Church is chartered. The charter roll is seventy-four members.

1949

On Christmas Day, the first meeting is held in the new auditorium. The two-story wooden building houses the auditorium upstairs with the classrooms being located downstairs. A long boardwalk is utilized to gain access to the auditorium.

1951

In January, Sunday School enrollment is 290 and worship attendance is up to 202.

1953

In March, construction is begun on a brick sanctuary.

1953

In April, a tornado damages the church but even with the wind and rain damage to the interior of the church the two pianos which had been donated remain secure.

1953

In May, the number of deacons is increased from nine to twelve and smoking is outlawed in the auditorium.

1953

In August, Rev. Frank Lavender resigns and Rev. L. Edward Straney is called as the new pastor.

1953

In December, the first meeting is held in the new brick sanctuary.

1954

Due to crowded conditions, the church begins having two worship services.

1955

The first pastorium is built. In July, Rev. Edward Straney resigns and in October, Rev. Carl Peacock is called as pastor.

1956

The church constructs a brick educational building.

1969

An additional educational building is constructed.

1970

The Wednesday Night Supper program is initiated.

1972

Rev. Carl Peacock resigns and Rev. David B. Howle is called as pastor.

1974

Church membership is up to 1400.

1980

Church membership is over 2000 with Sunday School attendance at 1118 and a new sanctuary is built.

1984

A Christian school ministry, Christian Heritage Academy, is initiated.

1999

A new Christian Life Center is built

2002

Rev. David B. Howle resigns and Rev. Andy Merritt is called as the new pastor.