Associational Minutes. Includes minute records of the association from 1851 – 2001, when the association changed names to The Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association. Minutes reflect the accomplishments and struggles faced by the Association in each year of their work. Topical issues appearing in the minute records include temperance beliefs among local churches and the community, relationships with other local Baptist associations, local and foreign missions, and missions related to local soldiers during the Civil War. Records are complete with the exception of the 1855, 1865, and 1998 minute records. A partial book exists for the 1855 minutes. The 1865 and 1998 minutes are missing entirely. The 1865 minute book is available through Wake Forest University’s archival collection.
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1953 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1953 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Shelby Calvary Baptist Church in Shelby, NC, New Buffalo Baptist Church in Grover, NC, and Shelby First Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The association has encouraged Baptist Churches to enroll a million more people in Sunday school between 1953-1954. Resthaven, a North Carolina Baptist Home for the aging, was filled to capacity, and room inquires increased into the hundreds. Property was also purchased for a branch Home in Albemarle. 35th anniversary of Relief and Annuity Board.
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1954 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1954 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Kings Mountain Second Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC, Lawndale Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC, and Oak Grove Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. There is a statement in rememberance Rev. R.C. Campbell. The introductory sermon was given by Burley S. Turner.
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1955 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1955 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Zion Baptist Church in Shelby, NC, Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Shelby, NC, and New Prospect Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The missionary sermon was given by John E. Lawrence. The Women's Ministry Union reported the adddition of Chairman of Prayer and Chairman of Missionary Fundamentals. The Foreign Mission report announced the number of foreign misionaries to be at 1,000 for the first time. The General Board reported that W.V. Tarlton took over as chairman of Evangelism. There was a report that aqcuiring land and creating a camp for Region 8 of North Carolina is underway. The report on the Baptist World Alliance announced membership having reached about twenty million, and that a new International Baptist Theological Seminary has been established in Switzerland.
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1956 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1956 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Shelby, NC, Polkville Baptist Church in Polkville, NC, and Shelby Eastside Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The missionary sermon was given by Oscar Funderburke. The report on the Baptist Student Union provided important information about the union as well as ways one could help support it. A report on the Royal Ambassadors program discussed restarting it within the church to encourage missionary efforts in young boys. A report on the Royal Ambassadors camp was also given. In the Visual Aid report, there was a push to obtain items like film, chalk boards and maps for every room in the church.
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1957 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1957 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Boiling Springs Baptist Church and Gardner-Webb College, both in Boiling Springs, NC. Gardner-Webb college celebrated its Golden Anniversary. The Missionary Sermon was given by Harold House. The Gardner-Webb College report discussed the sad loss of the Huggins-Curtis building. The men of the Brotherhood have become the sponsors of the Royal Ambassadors.
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1958 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1958 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Elizabeth Baptist Church and Shelby Second Baptist Church, both located in Shelby, NC. Shelby Second Baptist Church was celebrating its 50th anniversary. The American Bible Society reported on the implementation of the Finger Phono, a phonograph operated by one finger. The Region 8 camp committee reported their first opening in July.
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1959 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1959 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Fallston Baptist Church in Fallston, NC and New Bethel Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. Memorial given for Rev. Frank Lattimore who died in a car accident. Rogers M. Smith gave the missionary message. The Women's Ministry Union reported on the success of their first Girls' Auxiliary Camp. It was proposed in the Historian Report that a museum for church history be created. A new radio station called "Master Control" was being added.
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1960 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1960 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The missionary sermon was given by John Lawrence. The Women's Missionary Union reported the 75th anniversary of the Sunbeam Band. A program for juvenile rehabilitation called the Christian Sponsorship Program is introduced. It was mentioned in the report of North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging that the construction of a new home called the Hamilton Home would hopefully begin in the summer. The missions council proposed the possible implementation of a Sunday School class for the deaf as well as one for the mentally disabled. It was noted in the report of Public Morals and Civic Righteousness that there are more bartenders than ministers in the country.
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1961 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1961 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist association took place at Zoar Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. A tribute was paid to the late Dr. Philip Lovin Elliott. The missionary sermon was given by J.A. Bracey. A new science building and Mechanical Drawing course was added to Gardner-Webb College. The North Carolina Baptist Hospital reported that the New Progressive Care Unit was opened in March.
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1962 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1962 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Kings Mountain First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging reported the opening of a new facility called the Hamilton Home. Gardner-Webb College reported having to turn away students because of the lack of dormitory space. The Ministers' Wives Auxiliary celebrated their tenth anniversary. It was proposed that every church have a library. It was stated in the Home Mission report that the committees' workers are helping and ministering to many refugees from Cuba.
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1963 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1963 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Hope baptist Church in Earl, NC. Lawrence Roberts was recognized for his service as Clerk-Treasurer of the Kings Mountain Association as he retired. The Home Mission Board reported continued efforts in Cuba. Gardner-Webb College reported the sad loss of J.R. Dover, Jr. The Baptist Children's Homes added a specialized facility at Chapel Hill for children suffering from mental illnesses. The Woman's Missionary Union celebrated its 75th anniversary.
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1964 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1964 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Waco Baptist Church in Cherryville, NC. Dr. Zeno Wall and Dr. W. Wyan Washburn were recognized for their service in the Kings Mountain Baptist Association. A tribute was paid to the late Rev. Charles Earl Oxford. In the Visual Aid report, it was disclosed that a new program service called Church Audio Visual Education plan was added to help obtain films and equipment at reduced prices. The Home Mission report announced an increase in Southern Baptist Churches in Chicago. Gardner-Webb College reported that 71% of its students were Baptist affiliated. The also recognized the sad loss of I.A. McLain. It was proposed in the Homes for the Aging report that a 5th home in Yanceyville, North Carolina be constructed.
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1965 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1965 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Lawndale Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC and Zion Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. Gardner-Webb reported that it graduated its first African American student the previous year. They also reported that Dover Campus Center was being built and that a campus layout for the next 20-25 years was being drawn up. The Historian reported that a history of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association was to be written. In the Sunday School report, it was discussed that Sunday School might need to become more flexible as more people have industrial jobs that require them to work seven days a week.
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1966 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1966 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist association met at Double Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The American Bible Society celebrated its 150th anniversary. In the Biblical Recorder report, it was mentioned that a new movement called the Death of God Movement had been started. Gardner-Webb College reported the opening of the Dover Campus Center. It was proposed in the General Board report that a radio program sponsored by the association be started. The Superintendent of Missions briefly mentioned points of contention within the country including racial inequality, the idea of "new morality," the Vietnam War, and the growing affluent societies.
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1967 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1967 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at the First Baptist Church of Shelby in Shelby, NC. Gardner-Webb College reported the dedication of three new residence halls: Mauney Hall, Nanney Hall, and Myers Hall. The Home Mission reported one hundred military chaplains serving military forces in Vietnam. In the Children's Homes report, it was mentioned that the first ever rehabilitation center for boys would be opened at Wallburg. The North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging reported the opening of their fifth facility in Yanceyville. In the report of the Biblical Recorder, it was stated that the Charlotte Observer gave partial credit to the Recorder in fighting a "liquor by the drink" bill.
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1968 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1968 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at David Baptist Church and Patterson Grove Baptist Church, both in Kings Mountain, NC.
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1969 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1969 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC and Patterson Springs Baptist Church in Grover, NC. The Superindentent of Missions reflected on the changes in his ten years of service: Cleveland County's transition from agricultural to industrial, Vietnam War, affluence affecting attitude. He also gave hope for the coming decade. A proposal was made by the Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, Inc. to add a home near Waynesville called the Broyhill Home. Gardner-Webb College reported its first junior class in the history of the college.
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1970 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1970 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes were dedicated to the late pastors Rev. Elford C. Willingham, Jr. and Rev. Wayne Ashe. Gardner-Webb College reported that is has become a senior college. The General Board reported the approval of sponsoring the Youth and Family Service Ministry in the area.
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1971 Minutes of Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1971 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Casar Baptist Church in Casar, NC and New Bethel Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. J. Marse Grant noted that the Biblical Recorder had the higest circulation in its 138 year history. Gardner-Webb College awarded its first Baccalaurate degrees and have building plans for the Dover Memorial Library, the J.R. Dover, Jr. Memorial Chapel, an addition to Webb Hall, and a dermitory named after Mr. Hubert Maxton Craig, Sr.
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1972 Minutes of Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1972 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC, and Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Boiling Springs, NC. Boiling Springs Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary. New Life Baptist Church was accepted as a member of the association.It was reported that Gardner-Webb received accreditation as a Senior College from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and had the largest year for enrollment in the college's history.
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1973 Minutes of Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1973 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at First Baptist Church Shelby in Shelby, NC. A movement for an offering for the Christian Action League was approved for their fight againist Liquor-by-the-Drink. The Baptist Children's Home seeks adding new cottages, establishing emergency units, and developing administrative organization.
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1974 Minutes of Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1974 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Second Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The Christian Life committee reports a meeting with the Cleveland County Comissioners concerning an ordinance on alcoholic beverages.
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1975 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1975 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Grover Baptist Church in Grover, NC, and New Hope Baptist Church in Earl, NC. Plans for the 125th year anniversary of the Association, including a drama of its founding, are referenced.
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1976 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1976 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC.
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1977 Minutes of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association
Kings Mountain Baptist Association
The 1977 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Polkville Baptist Church in Polkville, NC. Minutes are dedicated to the late Rev. L.D. Scruggs.