OUR BEGINNINGS

Our beginnings trace back to 1881 when a small mission Sunday School was formed on the corner of Crawford Avenue and Telfair Street. Starting with 11 members, Crawford Avenue grew steadily. In 1970, the church reached a peak membership of nearly 3,000 members, making it one of the largest churches in Augusta. Through periods of difficulty and periods of rapid growth, CABC has always sought to make an impact for the gospel and has been instrumental in establishing three other local churches over the course of its history.

OUR STORY

Crawford Avenue Baptist Church as it exists today is the product of God's faithful provision for two congregations.

Beginning in the 1970s CABC experienced a long season of decline. By 2014, Sunday attendance had dwindled to 25–30 people, and facilities that once held thousands sat largely empty. Around the same time, a growing congregation in Evans, GA — Berea Baptist Church — had outgrown its leased meeting space and was searching for a permanent home.

What looked like two separate problems turned out to be one providential solution.

After a season of prayer, conversation, and mutual discernment, both congregations voted to merge on August 30, 2015. Berea Baptist relinquished her name; Crawford Avenue relinquished her constitution, confession, and culture. On September 13, 2015, the two churches gathered together as one for the first time under the name Crawford Avenue Baptist Church.

What God brought together over a decade ago has grown into a congregation committed to its mission: glorifying God by making disciples who enjoy, live, and proclaim the Gospel. Lord willing, in a few years we will celebrate the 150th anniversary of CABC. The merger is just one of the many remarkable ways God has provided for and sustained this church since her founding. 

Our history reminds us that Christ is faithful to his people and that he is the one who is building his church. To him alone be the glory!