History Of Landmark

The Beginning

In 1974, eleven families began meeting in the Elm Street Park Recreation Center. More families came to join us, and soon outgrew the Center. The fellowship then moved to the First Federal Building on Greenville Boulevard. Attendance doubled and again the fellowship needed to find another location, moving to the Elmhurst Elementary School auditorium.

On November 3, 1974, the group organized a new church. The Christian families who had been meeting for worship in temporary quarters chose the name, Landmark Baptist Church. The service for organization and dedication was conducted by John T. Woodley. The church unanimously called him to serve as Pastor.

Building a Church

Eight-and-a-half acres of land on US-13, just beyond the US-264 bypass were purchased to be the permanent home of the church. The inital building begain in March, 1977. The Lord led and provided many special gifts through faithful members. Additional Sunday School classrooms and a larger Fellowship Hall were added in 1985. Likewise, the church took on a full-time associate pastor position and a youth director in 1993 and 1999 respectively.

Upon Pastor Woodley’s retirement in 1998, the church unanimously called Bill Rodebaugh, former associate pastor, to serve as Senior Pastor. During Pastor Rodebaugh's time, a gym was constructed which is now being used for various youth programs such as Awana. Pastor Rodebaugh resigned in 2014.

In 2015, Landmark Baptist Church called Pastor Gary Pinnell as Senior Pastor. During the past 11 years, Pastor Pinnell led the congregation with teaching and preaching of the Word of God while ministering to each individual that walked through the doors of the church. During that time, the church went through various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, lower attendance, and youth programs being paused. Pastor Pinnell provided encouragement and guidance to the congregation by reaching out into the community to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ beyond the walls of the church. He also encouraged the church to do a Life of Christ live nativity of Christ's life each Christmas season. This community outreach still continues. Pastor Pinnell retired in July 2026.

Statement of Purpose

We believe that we exist to worship and glorify God, evangelize, disciple, serve, and fellowship. We trust the Lord to continue to guide us as we seek His leading for His purposes for Landmark Baptist Church.

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