A Rich Heritage

Fellowship Baptist Church began on February 28, 1965 through the leading and ministry of Pastor and Mrs. Dinoff. It all began at Shady Lane Elementary with 29 in attendance. The church began to grow week by week, and on October 28, 1965 the church was officially organized with 26 charter members. The church began to look for land with the financial help of Akron Baptist Temple, and four prime acres of land were purchased in July 1967. The first building was completed and dedicated in November of 1968.

In 1969, the church purchased their first bus, and seven riders came the first Sunday of this new ministry. The church continued to grow, but expansion was needed. More land was purchased in 1970, and ground was broken for a larger Sunday school building in the summer of 1971. By 1975 the church was ready for a new sanctuary. God provided once again, and the new 1500 seat sanctuary was completed and dedicated on May 15, 1977 with a record breaking crowd of over 2600. God has richly blessed Fellowship Baptist Church and continues to do so.

We thank God for using Fellowship Baptist Church to reach souls for the glory of God!