FOREST PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Forest Park Presbyterian Church began from First Presbyterian Church of Statesville as a new church development in 1960. The first congregation had 163 charter members, led by Pastor Eugene Witherspoon. The first worship service was held on October 30, 1960 at Mitchell Community College. The fellowship hall was completed in 1961. The Grier Educational Building was completed in 1962, named in honor of R.D. Grier. 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).