In 1875 John Luther became pastor of the church. His 16 year old daughter Anne taught a girl's class in Sunday School and played the church organ. Anne felt that God was calling her to be a missionary. After the family moved to Texas, Anne married a young preacher named William Bagby. Anne and William became the first Baptist Missionaries to South America.

      The late 1800s and early 1900s were difficult years for the church. Conditions improved in 1919 and the church was able to call a full time pastor.

      This was still a farming area in 1930, but people were starting to build homes here. The church was growing and more space was needed. During 1948 a new building was constructed behind the chapel.