I can't believe it, or I should say, I don't want to believe it. On November 20, 1955, the East Side Baptist Church was formed with eighty-one charter members. I often feel intimidated by the great legacy of Dr. Stanley. From an early age, he developed a love for the Lord and felt a call to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. In order to accommodate growth, Aloma began a renovation and expansion program in July 2002 to enhance the function and technology of our worship center. If you were a member of his church you could take your concerns to the deacons and the board Tama and they would probably tell you to mind your own business. Non-Christians see this kind of thing and become very against anyone who says they're Christians and yet don't live their lives as such. Joseph E. Boatwright, then pastor of First Baptist Church of Mims, Florida joined us. Author: dr anthony george pastor biographymultiplying normal distribution by constantmultiplying normal distribution by constant The church sold the lots for the funds to purchase the new site. Last year, the church held a celebration of Stanleys 50 years at First Baptist. Anna first filed for divorce from the senior pastor on 22nd June 1993 after they had gotten separated in spring of 1992.