A History of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church

The land for this church was donated by the Barnhill family.  In choosing a name for the church, the members realized that this site was indeed a “pleasant” one, yet they felt that the Barnhill’s should be remembered for their generosity, therefore the name: Pleasant Hill.   The church was dedicated on the first Sunday in September, 1883 by J. S. Kendrick.  The 124 charter members elected four deacons and four elders to be their representatives to the church board.  Services were held the first Sunday of every month.  The salary was $180 per year, payable quarterly.  During the year of 1883, the church was served by Bro. Dave Housten.   On January 12, 1902, Pleasant Hill Church burned.  The church members raised the $1,090.87 needed to rebuild, and in September, 1902 the present building was dedicated, by Bro. D. f. Stafford.   At the present time the church records between 1915 and 1940 can not be found.  Omitting this period, the following is a listing of the ministers who have served Pleasant Hill Christian Church.

By Bill Guthrie, July 13, 1961