In
1933 during the pastorate of the Rev. Mr. Paul F. Stump, the Trustees
purchased a manse at 120 East Church Street. In 1942 the Church was
again remodeled and redecorated. In 1946 the manse was remodeled
and redecorated to receive the next pastor, the Rev. Dr. William H. Sill and
his family.
The Church experienced great growth during the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Sill. To accommodate this growth and appeal to new people a second service was added in 1954. A new education building and auditorium, now known as Westminster Hall, were erected. A new manse at 1706 Waverly Street was acquired to replace the one on Church Street.
The Rev. Mr. Williams, who had been called as
associate pastor four months prior, assumed full responsibility for the
worship leadership when the Rev. Dr. Sill resigned in 1994. The Rev. Dr. J.
D. White was called as the new senior pastor in June 1965. During his tenure
as pastor additional property was acquired to facilitate future expansion of
the church. Rev. White resigned in 1973 to return to the law profession.
The Rev. Dr. Lloyd Shaw was called as pastor in 1974. The Current sanctuary and office building were erected during his pastorate and placed in service in 1976. Beginning in 1977 part-time lay workers were hired to help with youth and calling. A Director of Music and Youth was added to the staff in 1982.
The Rev. Mr. Folts served as associate pastor assigned to Christian education with special emphasis on youth from 1988 until he resigned his ministry in May 1992.