Forest Park Presbyterian Church began from First Presbyterian Church of Statesville as a new church development in 1960. It began with 163 charter members, her organizing pastor was Eugene Witherspoon, and she held her first worship service on October 30, 1960. The congregation worshipped at Mitchell Community College until the fellowship hall was completed in 1961. In 1962 the Grier Educational Building was completed, named in honor of R.D. Grier, and the sanctuary was finished in 1965. 

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In addition to the organizing pastor, the church was served by Dr. Albert McClure (1966-71), Rev. John Watkins (1971-87), Dr. Thomas Miller (1988-98), the Rev. Walter Taylor (2000-07), and currently by Rev. Scott Jeffreys (2009-present). The Lord has been faithful to Forest Park Presbyterian Church since her inception, and we trust that Almighty God will continue to be faithful to her in the future. May God continue to be praised and glorified in the life of this church!