The Antioch Baptist Church was organized on October 26, 1877. The first building was built simply of logs. It was constructed for union services and financed by the people of the local community. There is no record of the date on which the first church was built, but there have been a total of four buildings. 

The community built the second structure, a frame building, in 1895, for Union services. Older residents say this building was dedicated in 1906.  Based on the recorded minutes it is concluded that the Baptists also held services in the log building from 1877 to 1895.

The third building, dedicated on March 25, 1962, was located on Highway 70 at Knob Lick, which was formerly called Antioch. This building had its beginning in the hearts of God's people. With the dedicated leadership of pastor James Jones, on March 23, 1958 interest in the new church began to grow. With much sacrifice and faith, the first service was held in the new building on the fourth Sunday of March 1959.

On Thursday morning, December 6, 1984, the Antioch Baptist Church burned to the ground. The fire completely destroyed everything.  On Friday, the pastor and deacons announced plans to rebuild and also to find a place to hold services while a new church was being constructed.  Offers came in immediately of places to worship. After much prayer, it was decided to use the Freddie Polson Duplex. The pastor and deacons did not want to disturb the worship services of the other churches. 

Under the leadership of Brother Keith Murphy, construction of the new church began.  Although the building was not finished, the first service was held in the new sanctuary on October 20, 1985.  Bro. Murphy preached from the Gospel of Matthew 28:18-20.

God has blessed the services in the new church and it has grown.  There have been additions and losses as in all churches, but we continue to strive to win all people to Christ.

Written by Lera King, 1999
Updated by Tina South, 2007