FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
A BRIEF HISTORY
Friendship Baptist Mission was organized on August 5, 1990, sponsored by Rehoboth Baptist Association.
First Pastor was James I. (Boe) Stanley and services were held in the Rehoboth Baptist Association Building.
Membership was established August 19, 1990, with 15 charter members.
Rev. Tim Millwood came to Friendship to serve as Pastor from January 1992 until June 2004.
In September 1996, construction began on the present Worship Center (Building B).
Dedication Day Ceremonies for the new Sanctuary took place on March 16, 1997.
In October 2002, The Family Life Center (now Building C) was completed adding approximately 22,000 sq. ft.
In 2004, Rev. Tim Millwood resigned as Pastor to become the Director of Missions for the Rehoboth Baptist Association.
In March 2005, Rev. Paul Cowles came to Friendship as Pastor, starting a new chapter in our history.
In 2005 Brian Anderson was ordained to the ministry.
January 2008, the church moved from F.A.I.T.H. Evangelism Sunday School Outreach Strategy to G.R.O.W. Outreach Strategy model.
January 23, 2011, Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministry was established.
July 2015, the church started the Hospital Bag Ministry.
September 27, 2015, Celebrated 25th Anniversary. Dr. J. Robert White preached the homecoming message.
March 13, 2016, Ordination of Christopher Green to The Gospel Ministry.
May 8, 2016, Construction of new elevator and two lobbies was completed to give greater access to classrooms as downstairs educational space was full.
May 22, 2016, Ordination of James Warren Williams, Jr. to The Gospel Ministry.
TOP TEN LEADERS IN BAPTISM - Friendship Baptist Church was recognized as #4 of the leading Churches in the Rehoboth Baptist Association for 19 baptisms for the church year 2016-2017.
August 26, 2018, Friendship licensed Chance Coleman to the Gospel Ministry.
September 2018, Friendship adopted Church Motto, “Changed Lives Changing Lives”.
February 2019, D Life Ministry was launched. This is an intentional discipleship process/lifestyle designed to grow believers.
September 27, 2020, celebrated 30th Anniversary Homecoming with Rev. Brian Anderson, Guest Speaker and Music by Brian Free & Assurance.
In 2023, Deaf Ministry was established featuring the Listening Eyes Sunday School Class and a Sunday Worship service dedicated totally to the needs of the deaf and hearing-impaired community. Rev. Joe Phillips leads this ministry.
November 2, 2025, 35th Church Anniversary Celebration. Rev. Thomas Hammond delivered homecoming sermon.
August 16, 2026, Re-Up Men’s Movement launched.
August 23, 2026, David Ross was licensed to the Gospel Ministry. As of August 2026, six men have been licensed or ordained to the Gospel Ministry.
* From 15 people and a shared vision to a growing church family, Friendship's story is one of faith, service, and God's continued work in our community.*
