Church History
Westbrook Baptist Church
The Bible Baptist Church was organized in the home of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Tumlinson, 215 Axtell Street, on July 22, 1952, at which time Rev. George Schoff was called as pastor. They met in the Johnson Funeral Home until 1954 when they relocated to West 7th Street. Bro. Schoff remained pastor until 1955 at which time Tommy Duniho became pastor. In 1956, Bro. Duniho became a missionary to Africa and Bob Mason was called as pastor. In September 1957, under the ministry of Pastor Mason, the church moved to its present location at 1420 N. Thornton, and changed their name to Westbrook Baptist Church. Pastor Mason resigned in 1962 and Fred Landess became pastor. Pastor Landess resigned in 1966 and Jerry Byars was called in 1966 and remained till 1968. Kenneth Heck was then called and remained pastor until July 23, 1972, at which time Stan White was called to be pastor. His first Sunday was August 13, 1972. Bro. White served as pastor for 32 years and retired in August of 2004. Furgus Tunnell was called as pastor and his first Sunday was September 12, 2004, with 57 in attendance.
History of Pastors:
George Schoff 1952-1955
Tommy Duniho 1955-1956
Bob Mason 1956-1962
Fred Landess 1962-1966
Jerry Byars 1966-1968
Kenneth Heck 1968-1972
Stan White 1972-2004
Furgus Tunnell 2004-Present