The church of Christ has been meeting in Union Parish for many years. The church in Farmerville is the outgrowth of the work done by the congregation at Ward's Chapel. The elders at Ward's Chapel were Arnett Smith, Jesse Brantley, George W. Dean, and Henry M. Phillips. The deacons who served under them were Emmett Albritton, Enoch Albritton, Math Albritton, and Elton Albritton who was also secretary-treasurer. Brother F.C. Bailey drove from El Dorado, Arkansas to preach for the church each Sunday. 

 

In January 1951, the congregation, seeing the need of a church in Farmerville, met at a special meeting and began to make plans. Each person present made a contribution - and a building fund was begun. 

 

Kenneth "Pete" Brantley was appointed to draw the plans for the building. The building committee consisted of Arnett Smith, Jesse Brantley, Pete Brantley, and F.C. Bailey. The responsibility og buying materials and paying bills was give to Elton Albritton, A. Draughon Smith, and James Brantley. 

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Actual construction of the building was begun on November 10, 1952 at 8am. Mr. Edward Mashaw, building foreman, and Mr. Abe Dozier were hired. Members of the church donated their time and talents in the erection. Pete Brantley, F.C. Bailey, and Jesse Pickel, Jr. did the wiring of the building. 

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The building was completed at a cost of approximately $40,000 including furniture. The first service was conducted on September 30, 1953 with F.C. Bailey doing the preaching. Dedication services were held on that Sunday afternoon.

 

The church has continued to grow and expand its facilities. In 1968, on an adjoining lot, the church began the erection of a preacher's home, which was completed in 1969. In July 1969 Bro. James Knight with his family moved to Farmerville to become the first full-time preacher for the church. Bro. F.C. Bailey has continued to preach for the church during the sixteen years since its beginning. 

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In 1971, a classroom annex consisting of six large rooms was added to the original building at a cost of $27,000. 

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