About us:
In 1816, Stephen Ruddell, came West from Kentucky to preach. He settled in this area and in 1817 built the first church of unhewed logs and puncheon floor on land given My Mr. Edmund Mountjoy. It was said to be a double square in size with split log seats and the portholes used for an outlook for unfriendly Indians.

This church building was used by all denominations for several years and the present brick building was built in 1887-1888. This new sanctuary was to be 32X46' with 18 foot ceilings. It was to have a recess in the North end, three windows on each side of the meeting house and on each side of the recess, one double front door, surmounted by transoms, two front windows, and two flues to be supplied by two stoves and the roof to be of tin. The building was finished accordingly and nicely furnished. The cost of this new church building and furniture was $2,038.38. The opening service was held the first Sunday of May 1888.

The 1900's began with Ramsey Creek showing support for new church development as well as growth at home. New work was supported in surrounding areas as well as in Kentucky. In 1911, it was decided to increase the number of worship services from one per month to two with a pastor's salary increase from $300 to $500 per year.

On June 10, 1962 a new, modern education wing was dedicated. This addition included four classrooms, a dining area, kitchen, indoor restroom, and central heat. In 1965 the Historical Society placed a marker in front of the church recognizing its long history as being the oldest Baptist Church in continued existence West of the Mississippi and North of the Missouri Rivers.

Times took a serious toll on the vitality of the congregation, and the 1970's found this small group facing the real possibility of closing the doors. In 1973, however, a bold step was taken and a pastor was called to preach every Sunday. Evening Bible Studies were added, and later Wednesday night prayer meetings, choir practices and a bus ministry. Growth was slow, but steady and by 1979 more classrooms and a baptistery were added.

The 1900's again found this congregation planning for more growth. With the talent of men from the church and volunteer help from Alabama, the fellowship area was enlarged, the kitchen remodeled and expanded, and more classroom space added just in time for "the Great Flood of 1993". During this summer and fall countless meals were served to people affected by the flood. The church was a distribution point for supplies, and people from many areas came to stay and assist flood victims.

In 1994, for the first time ever in the church's 178-year history, a full time pastor was called. Soon, the need was recognized that a second morning worship service should be added, so in 1999 an 8:30 a.m. service was added to the weekly schedule. In 2001 the congregation enetered the new millennium with another building expansion program. This multi-phase
program included a larger fellowship area, additional classrooms, and a church office with future plans for additional expansions.