By His Grace, For His Glory!

The 1980s

Did you know…

• That it was on May 25, 1980, that the footbridge which connects the two main parking areas was dedicated?
• That because of increased attendance, on June 1, 1980 a second Sunday morning worship service (in addition to the 11: 00 a. m. service) was added at 8:30 a. m. ?
• That in the fall of 1981, the walls were knocked out of the Worship Center, and the Chapel and classrooms in the wings were converted to additional seating?
• That in 1986 the Church launched a capital fundraising campaign called, "For Such A Time As This," to raise funds for the construction of a new building?

The Pastors

• Dr. Robert G. Johns, who began his ministry at Ingleside in July 1979, concluded his ministry on Sunday, April 17, 1988, to become the pastor of First Baptist Church of Canton, Georgia.
• Dr. E. C. Sheehan, served as Interim Pastor from June 1988 through August 1989. Among previous pastorates were Mikado Baptist Church in Macon and Salem Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• Dr. Timothy A. McCoy, Ingleside's fifth pastor, began his ministry on September 4, 1989, and continues to serve in that capacity today.

The Deacon Chairmen

• 1980 - Ralph Newton
• 1981 - Ralph Newton
• 1982 - Jerry Rogers
• 1983 - Dean Terrell
• 1984 - Benton Gunter
• 1985 - Harvey Blalock/John Carey
• 1986 - Ralph Newton
• 1987 - Harvey Blalock
• 1988 - Stanley Howells
• 1989 - Stanley Howells