At 10:00 a.m., July 8, 1973, a group of believers in Jesus Christ met in the house of J.C. McCarthy on Glyndale Circle. A total of sixteen people were present including Rev. Carlos Chapman, wife and children; Mrs. J.C. McCarthy; Patsy Kicklighter and son Matt, Joe and Sandra Crews and their three children, and Sandra's sister's children, Tony, Tarashea and Calvin Morgan. Rev. Carlos Chapman brought the message. Voices were lifted in praise to God in the old favorite hymns, "Amazing Grace" and "Just As I Am". True to tradition, an offering was taken to begin the funds for this new church. Ushers for the day were Matt Kicklighter and Joey Crews.
Services were again held that evening at 7:30 p.m. Weekly worship services continued in the McCarthy's home. The name, "Way Of The Cross Baptist Church" decided on after being suggested by Sarah Chapman, the pastor's wife. She had received mail from a Baptist church in Jacksonville, Flordia with that name. The church purchased property from F. Braddick near the Brookman Community.
It was located off Highway 82 on Stafford Road. If weather permitted, services were held under oak trees located at the front of the property. A small tent was purchased where meetings could be held regularly. Attendance was steadily increasing and the church progressed into a large tent. The small tent was sold to People's Liberty Baptist Church located on Post Road. The larger tent was used for services until construction on the building currently being used as our social hall was completed. The church purchased a double wide manufactured home and placed it on the property as the parsonage for the pastor and his family. Attendance grew to approximately eighty during the five years Rev. Chapman was pastor.

Through a seemingly tragic event, God chose to bless the Way Of The Cross Baptist Church. A truck delivering concrete to Emmanuel Baptist Church, accidentally struck electrical power lines, causing a fire to erupt in the sanctuary. After the fire was put out, the church was declared a total loss. Emmanuel built a new building and the Way Of The Cross purchased the remains of the old building. The remains were stored in two large warehouses at the Turkey Farm in the Glyndale community. Through the hard work of the members of the Way Of The Cross, salvagable parts were cleaned and refinished. In addition to a partial building, pews, chairs, offering table, and a piano were useable. At a later date, a single-wide mobile home that had been damaged by fire also was purchased. It was repaired and used for Sunday school rooms.

After five years, Rev. Chapman left and a new pastor was called. The Rev. Homer Aspray filled the pulpit for approximately two years. After his resignation, the church was again receptive to Rev. Carlos Chapman.
With Rev. Carlos Chapman as the pastor for the second time, the church poured a concrete foundation and erected a building using the refurbished remains of the burned Emmanuel Baptist Church building. Rev. Chapman served as pastor until approximately June of 1981.

Attendance had gradually dropped and hit an all time low without a pastor. A few faithful members strived to continue, and in December of 1981, called a new pastor to start in January. The Rev. Harold McDonald Jr. took up the leadership and the church began a spiritual regrowth. On Easter Sunday, 1985, at sunrise, the first service was held in the existing sanctuary.
Rev. McDonald led the Way Of The Cross in spiritual paths and the Lord continued blessing in both spiritual and material blessings. Exciting changes were taking place. In time for Easter Sunday 1988, the back wall was removed, extending the worship area. On May 25th, 1989 the double wide pastorium tragically was burned. Still praising God, Rev. McDonald, his precious wife and children escaped unharmed. The double wide, all furnishings, and personal properties were a total loss.

On July 14th, 1989, the builders permit for the new pastorium was purchased. The slab for the foundation was poured on October 17th, 1989. The frame of the house was built on September 27th, 1990, and was finished in November, 1990. Brother McDonald and his family moved into the beautiful new home on November 8th, 1990.

On March 26th, 1995, we had ground breaking for the new fellowship hall.
Rev. Harold McDonald Jr. left in September, 2005, and Rev. Joey Chancey became the pastor of the church in December, 2005.
On May 13*, 2007, (Mother's Day), the first service in a newly remodeled sanctuary was held.

During 1978, one God fearing man was ordained as deacon, J.C. McCarthy. Brother McCarthy also served as the church's treasurer.

November 3rd, 1985, two worthy servants of God were ordained as deacons: Elmer McDowell, Harold McDonald, Sr.
November 15th, 1989, three God fearing men were ordained as deacons: Edward Poppell, George Sills, Esker Ryle
In 1993, four worthy servants of God were ordained as deacons: Mike Murray, Kevin Manders, Kevin Higgins, Craig Martin
In 1997, Brother Warnie Nettles was ordained to preach the word.
In 1999, Brother Brent Gardner was ordained to preach the word.
In 1999, Brother Richard Roberts was ordained to preach the word.
In 1999, Brother John Youmans was ordained to preach the word.
In 2005, Brother Ray Amos was ordained to preach the word.