1794
Formation
George Washington was President of the U.S. and Greenville County was only eight-years-old, when five men met with families on the banks of Brushy Creek to establish the church. First services were held in a humble, pioneer log cabin on “Captain Abney’s” land.
1802
Mother Church of Greenville
Members started meeting on land cartographers believe is our current campus. Brushy Creek starts building the first of 33 churches, from First Baptist Church of Greenville to Taylors First Baptist, and picks up the nickname the “Mother Church of Greenville.”
1830
Sunday School
Brushy Creek becomes the first church in Greenville to establish Sunday School. More ground-breaking programs follow, with the Women’s Missionary Society in 1881 and youth programs in 1920.
1856
James C. Furman
While residing as the first president of Furman University, James C. Furman serves as pastor at Brushy Creek for eight years. Members collect $17 for the church’s first missions fund.
1902
New Home
Brushy Creek dedicates a new church home (across the street from where we now meet). A brick chapel, sanctuary and recreation hall are added over the next 50 years, as membership grows.
1914-18
Soldiers Support
During World War I, soldiers training nearby at Camp Sevier frequently visit services. Members host them for Sunday dinner, before they return to post.
1945
New Programs
With a focus on introducing children to Jesus, the first known Vacation Bible School is held in 1945, softball and basketball teams are formed in the 1960s, Weekday Preschool starts in 1968 and the first Student Pastor joins the staff in 1970.
1982
International Missions
Building upon the church’s deep roots in spreading God’s Word, members answer a call to international missions, participating in a crusade to England. This opens the door to trips to dozens of countries, from Serbia to Turkey, Peru to Japan.
1995
New Home
Having outgrown the property at Old Spartanburg & Brushy Creek Roads, members move back to the original property from 1802, breaking ground on a new Sanctuary. Today, campus includes a Worship Center, Education Building, Gym & Student Worship Center (ARC), as well as outdoor recreation space.
Church of Today
Long ago, Brushy Creek made the transition from a small, country house of worship to a growing suburban church. Today, we continue to anchor the region by offering hope and building community for thousands.
1794
Formation
George Washington was President of the U.S. and Greenville County was only eight-years-old, when five men met with families on the banks of Brushy Creek to establish the church. First services were held in a humble, pioneer log cabin on “Captain Abney’s” land.
1802
Mother Church of Greenville
Members started meeting on land cartographers believe is our current campus. Brushy Creek starts building the first of 33 churches, from First Baptist Church of Greenville to Taylors First Baptist, and picks up the nickname the “Mother Church of Greenville.”
1830
Sunday School
Brushy Creek becomes the first church in Greenville to establish Sunday School. More ground-breaking programs follow, with the Women’s Missionary Society in 1881 and youth programs in 1920.
1856
James C. Furman
While residing as the first president of Furman University, James C. Furman serves as pastor at Brushy Creek for eight years. Members collect $17 for the church’s first missions fund.
1902
New Home
Brushy Creek dedicates a new church home (across the street from where we now meet). A brick chapel, sanctuary and recreation hall are added over the next 50 years, as membership grows.
1914-18
Soldiers Support
During World War I, soldiers training nearby at Camp Sevier frequently visit services. Members host them for Sunday dinner, before they return to post.
1945
New Programs
With a focus on introducing children to Jesus, the first known Vacation Bible School is held in 1945, softball and basketball teams are formed in the 1960s, Weekday Preschool starts in 1968 and the first Student Pastor joins the staff in 1970.
1982
International Missions
Building upon the church’s deep roots in spreading God’s Word, members answer a call to international missions, participating in a crusade to England. This opens the door to trips to dozens of countries, from Serbia to Turkey, Peru to Japan.
1995
New Home
Having outgrown the property at Old Spartanburg & Brushy Creek Roads, members move back to the original property from 1802, breaking ground on a new Sanctuary. Today, campus includes a Worship Center, Education Building, Gym & Student Worship Center (ARC), as well as outdoor recreation space.
Church of Today
Long ago, Brushy Creek made the transition from a small, country house of worship to a growing suburban church. Today, we continue to anchor the region by offering hope and building community for thousands. Join us as we bring Jesus to our neighborhoods and the nations.
