Specialties
In 1935 Rev. Jim Davis was called back to the church. He felt the church was second to none, and the name was changed to East Side Baptist Church. Following Rev. Davis were Rev. W.A. Loudermilk, Rev. Clyde Johnson, Rev. Robert Wheeler, Rev. M.A. Bryant and Rev. Doug Baker. Rev. Marion Hudgens served from 1957 to 1965, during which time a new auditorium was added to the church. Rev. Leroy Stewart served from 1965 until 1967 when Rev. W.J. Lockaby was called. Rev. Kenneth Moon served from 1975 to 1982 during which time (1978) construction of a new church building began. This building is the present site of East Side Baptist. The first service was held in the new building on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1979. Rev. Ralph F. Carter served from 1982 until 1988. Rev. Carlton R. Cleveland began his service as pastor in 1989 and served until 2000. In September 2001, Dr. Rick Lee began as pastor of East Side and served until October, 2014. Thirteen pastors have been ordained from this church.