As we step into 1966 in the unfolding story of Myers Park Baptist Church, we enter a year full of energy, growth, and heartfelt concern. It was a year in which the congregation experienced both the vulnerability of its beloved pastor and the incredible momentum of a church alive with purpose...
1965: A Christmas Eve Witness Carried to the Nation In 1965, Myers Park Baptist Church was entrusted with a rare and significant responsibility: to lead a nationally televised Christmas Eve worship service. The selection itself mattered. At a time when very few congregations were invited into...
In 1964, Myers Park Baptist Church was not content to simply keep pace with change—it helped lead it. At a time when the role of the church was being redefined by social upheaval, ecumenical dialogue, and evolving understandings of leadership, the congregation embraced a progressive...
In the mid-20th century, Myers Park Baptist Church stood at a crossroads where faith met the urgent demands of history. In an era marked by civil rights struggles and cultural change, the congregation refused to retreat into silence or sentimentality. Instead, it embraced a bold vision: that...
The year was 1962. Beyond the streets of Myers Park, a Baptist congregation stood at the crossroads of tradition and transformation. Inside its sanctuary, voices rose, not as mere performance, but as a living testimony of faith. Music became the heartbeat of a community, so compelling that it...
In 1961, Myers Park Baptist Church embraced a vision that blended learning with artistry, shaping a year of profound growth and connection. It was a season when sacred music became a bridge across boundaries, and education deepened the church’s sense of mission in a changing world. Through...
The year 1960 was a watershed moment in American history—a time when the Civil Rights Movement was gaining momentum and communities across the South were grappling with questions of justice, equality, and reconciliation. In Charlotte, these national currents touched Myers Park Baptist...
Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Carlyle Marney, 1959 marked a turning point for Myers Park Baptist Church, a year when bold plans and deeper questions converged. It was a season of expansion, as the congregation embraced a $1.5 million building program that would transform the campus...
“Only the guiding hand of the all-wise providence of God could have brought us to this triumphant end.” — Lex Marsh, Chairman, Board of Deacons In 1958, Myers Park Baptist Church stood at the threshold of a new chapter. After months of prayerful discernment, the...
The summer of 1957 brought an unexpected turning point for Myers Park Baptist Church. After fourteen years of guiding the congregation through remarkable growth and national recognition, Dr. George D. Heaton stood before the Board of Deacons and announced his resignation. His words carried both...