It always has been, always is, and
always will be about Jesus.

For 150 years, God has been faithful to use the people of Gardendale First Baptist Church to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and serve our community. This book tells the story of His faithfulness across generations of ordinary people in steady obedience to a Savior who has never changed.

Building on Maurene Guffin's centennial history, A Church Triumphant, this volume offers a brief summary of the church's first hundred years before turning its full attention to the four pastoral eras that have followed: the ministries of Lewis Marler, David Dykes, Steve Gaines, and Kevin Hamm.

As we look back with gratitude, we also look ahead with expectancy, trusting that the same God who has led us this far will continue to guide us still.