Who We Are
Glen Baptist Church (GBC) has a long history in Watkins Glen, NY, as an independent Baptist church, committed to the Word of God. Over the years there have been seasons of joy, struggle, and change, but the common theme of our church has remained steadfast, ensuring there is a biblical foundation to all we do. As the church celebrates many years of faithful ministry to the community, we seek to continue to do as we have done in the past: build our future on the foundation of the Bible. Many circumstances will change in the next era of Glen Baptist Church, but the current leaders and members are committed to building on a sure biblical foundation.
GBC Church History
- 1962: Founded as a Bible study from Horseheads First Baptist, Breesport Baptist, Pine Valley Baptist, and Hillcrest Baptist Church
- 1963: Constituted with twenty-one members
- 1964: Built first building
- 1973: Built second part of building (the current gym and elementary department)
- 1978: Finished third building to seat 420 people with basement Sunday school classes to house Christian school
- 1988: Lightning struck and burned down main structure post-1973
- 1989: Dedicated current main building
- 1993: Planted sister church, Harvest Baptist Church in Bath, NY
- 2003: Planted church in Sakhunaveedu, India in partnership with P.V. Joseph
- 2005: Sold church parsonage and built an addition to upper level to house lift, conference room, and restrooms
- 2017: Sponsored a literacy program for Myanmar, India (Burma) with the help of Bibles International
- James Switzer
- Ron Stuart
- Dave Little
- Kenneth Brown
- Mike Spiegel
- Teddy Herron
- Paul Brown (current)