The Baptist Church of Cedar Springs, was organized February 12, 1859 with 29 members. They had no settled pastor until November, 1863, when the Rev. A. Wellman became pastor. He stayed but a short time.

In April, 1864, Rev. N. Stillwell took charge and remained until October, 1867, during which time the Church increased to 84.

Rev. Charles Oldfield took charge October 31, 1867, and remained until June, 1870, during which time a house of worship was erected, costing about $4,000, and the membership became 105.

Rev. Oldfield was followed, for 10 months, by Rev. J. G. Spooner, who was succeeded by the Rev. J. Payne (before and since of the order of United Brethren).

In October, 1872, the Rev. Oldfield again took charge and remained until succeeded by Rev. W. S. Wilkinson, the present pastor(1881).