Rebuilding and Renewal
After another fire in 1888, Rev. Moses Allen led the church in restoration and continued growth. The early 1900s brought expansion, new ministries, and deeper community outreach. In 1951, Rev. Claude Taylor became the tenth pastor and served faithfully for 26 years. Under his leadership, the church reorganized Christian education, ordained new ministers and deacons, and improved its facilities. Rev. Taylor was among the first Black students admitted to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1952, marking a milestone in religious education and progress.