ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
Our History
A Legacy of Faith Since 1900
OUR STORY
Built on Faith, Strengthened by Community
Antioch Baptist Church in Blackstock, South Carolina, has a powerful history shaped by worship, community, loss, and renewal. Across generations, its congregation has remained committed to gathering in faith and serving as a spiritual home within the community.
THE EARLY YEARS
A Church Takes Root
1900
Organized in Faith
Antioch Baptist Church was organized in Blackstock, South Carolina, under the leadership of Reverend Honor, who served as pastor at that time.
1905
A Permanent Church Home
The congregation constructed its first church building, creating a permanent place for worship, fellowship, prayer, and spiritual growth.
1934
Rebuilding After the Fire
After fire destroyed the church building, Pleasantview AME Zion Church opened its doors and allowed Antioch’s congregation to worship there on the second and fourth Sundays. Antioch subsequently rebuilt and continued its ministry in the community.
MARCH 3, 2002
Faith Through the Fire
On March 3, 2002, another devastating fire destroyed Antioch’s church building. WIS-TV reported the following day that the FBI and SLED were investigating and that no cause had yet been determined.
Although the congregation lost its physical home, its faith, fellowship, and determination remained.
Read the 2002 News Report
AUGUST 10, 2003
Returning Home
Following the fire, Antioch Baptist Church began the work of rebuilding its church home. On August 10, 2003, the congregation returned to worship in the rebuilt church.
The return represented more than the restoration of a building. It reflected the congregation's perseverance, unity, and continuing trust in God.
A LIVING LEGACY