Tornado Anniversary Video: Remembering the community's resilience five years after the devastating tornado.
Our Story
2025
1978
The church relocated to the new property and held its first service in the new sanctuary.
1972 - 1973
Billie K. Friel was called to pastor First Baptist Mt. Juliet. The church voted to purchase 37 acres for a future building.
1963
Overcrowded conditions birthed a new vision to add an additional north wing to the educational building. A west wing was added in 1969.
1947 - 1953
The church continued to grow, advancing evangelistic efforts and strengthening its educational program.
1946
Tragedy struck again on November 14, 1946, when the newest building once again was leveled to ashes. The church kept moving forward with plans to rebuild.
1944
A new building was completed and dedicated on December 17, 1944.
1938
March 6, 1938, fire destroyed that building, but did not disrupt the mission of the church.
1905
The building was completed with much labor and sacrifice and dedicated on June 24, 1905.
1903
The group made plans for a building on a lot given to them.
1900
Mt. Juliet Baptist Church began with a group of 13 believers.