(1989–1990) Lakeshore Beginning

Major Developments

•        Five families held an organizational meeting in the home of Clay and Julia Price to establish a new church in East Parker County.

•        This group connected with First Baptist Church, Weatherford, and the Parker Baptist Association, who had land for a church plant.

•        The core group, with help from FBC Weatherford, held a tent revival on our current location.

•        A modular building was purchased to allow the church to hold services at 200 S. Lakeshore Drive.

•        Terry Cosby became the first full-time Pastor in April 1990.

(1991–1995) Lakeshore Established

Major Developments

•        April 28, 1991; the church moved from mission status to church status becoming Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church with 142 charter members, some of whom are still attending.

•        The church broke ground on their first permanent building on September 1, 1991.

•        Many programs were added.

(1996- Present) Lakeshore Growth

Major Developments

•        Dr. Tommy Hood became the second pastor in February 1996.

•        In early 2000, the church paid off the loan on the first building and then bought land to the East and West of the current property.

•        The church broke ground for their second permanent building in October 2002.

•        In 2002 Lakeshore organized the “Builders Bunch,” a team of members that traveled around the state helping churches and camps with construction projects.

•        May 2008 Lakeshore sponsored Brazos Trails Cowboy Church plant.

•        2012 the church increased its participation in local and national mission work.

•        Dr. Martin Knox became the third pastor in January 2015.

•        Due to COVID Lakeshore began streaming service in March of 2020.

•        The church suffered extensive water damage due to pipes freezing in 2021.  This led to a major remodel of the first building, creating more foyer space, and a more contemporary look.

•        Kris Raven became the fourth pastor in January 2023.

•        In the fall of 2023 Pastor Kris shared our new Mission and Vision Statements along with a four-part strategy plan to help us accomplish our goals.