The history of Maxwell Hill Baptist Church is rich in memories from its rural beginning in 1941 until now, when Beckley is standing ready to burst at the seams in growth. The story of the church is one of people who loved the Lord and dedicated themselves to build a central place of worship as dictated by the needs of the community. Throughout the 58-year history, the church has had six pastors, and the community has transformed from a small rural setting to a modern, well-developed suburb of a small city. The history of the church reveals its adaptability to change and growth, as well as its resolve to remain steadfast in God's principles. As an entire generation of people has passed and many changes have taken place, the one thing that has not changed is the message of the church. This message has always been the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For those of us who have been privileged to be a part of this history, it has been a wonderful experience. The following are the highlights of our story.

The idea for a church was born in 1941 when Maxwell Hill was nothing more than twenty-five homes on two dirt streets - Teel Road and Forest Road - sitting on top of a mountain overlooking Beckley. The connecting road to Beckley - Maxwell Hill Road - was not even paved, and the rest of the community as we know it today was fields and forests. World War II had brought many of the men in the area away from home, and little transportation existed, as there were only a few cars in the community. Our Lord used this background to plant the seed for a church on Maxwell Hill.

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