Our History

The history of Fossil Creek Community Church dates back to 1921 when evangelist Raymond T. Richie held a revival in Fort Worth. Many converts of the revival, along with others from an independent Pentecostal church, organized the Rosen Heights Assembly of God under the direction of Rev. J. C. Wilder.  Rev Wilder pioneered the church, meeting in a tent at 22nd and Clinton streets.  During the next year a white, wooden-framed building was erected and Rosen Heights became the second (and larger) Assembly of God church in Fort Worth.  Rev Wilder, who had helped form the Assemblies of God denomination, left the church in 1925 after four years of ministry.

Rev. E. B. Crump was then elected as pastor in 1925, and ministered to the congregation for a year until Rev. M. M. Penson, who also participated in the forming of the Assemblies of God, came to guide the fledgling congregation as pastor.

In 1927 Rev. E. L. Newby was led by God to pastor the church, which by that time averaged 250 in attendance.  During the next two years, the congregation built a brick structure, which still stands today.  This was the first brick Assembly of God church built in the state of Texas.  Rev. Newby was elected State Superintendent in 1929, and left the church in order to carry out his new duties.

Rev O. B. Braune became pastor in 1930, and continued the work of the Lord as pastor for the next thirty-six years.  Under Rev. Braune's ministry the church engaged in citywide outreach, and established a city mission for the poor.

Photo of Rockwood Park bldg.In 1966 Rev. Ira Stanphill became pastor, and the next eight years saw the largest sustained growth in the church's history.  In 1971 the church relocated on eight acres of the old Shannon Homestead near Rockwood Golf Course.  The name was changed to Rockwood Park Assembly of God.  The facility was colonial design surrounded by large, beautiful pecan trees.  The structure seated 850 and had larger educational facilities.  It was acclaimed one of the most beautifully designed churches in the country.  In addition to Dr. Bert Webb, who served as interim pastor during Rev. Stanphill's illness, there have been four other pastors; Rev Otis Keener, Rev. Glenn Papit, Rev. Joe Baily, and the current pastor, Rev. Ron Pettet.

In 1995 the congregation of Rockwood Park Assembly of God decided to purchase 14 acres of land in the Fossil Creek area of north Fort Worth with the goal of eventually constructing a new building and moving from the Rockwood Park location.  The property sits on Riverside Drive just north of Western Center Drive.  The Riverside property has since turned out to be in the middle of one of Fort Worth's fastest growing areas.  In September of 1998, the Korean Baptist Church of Fort Worth submitted a contract to purchase the Rockwood Park facility. The selling of this property was the second major step toward a move to the Fossil Creek property.

Construction of the new Fossil Creek facility began in early 1999. In July of 1999 the church name was changed to Fossil Creek Community Church, and the congregation held it's first service in the new building May 28th, 2000.  FCCC owes a debt of gratitude to Riverside Baptist Church who generously shared their facilities during the construction of our new building.

Construction of a two-story narthex on the north side of the existing building was completed in early 2008. This facility added several new classrooms, and a new youth hall, in addition to a welcome area.  Plans are also being developed for the next phase of construction which will add a larger auditorium and additional nursery facilities.

The land north of our existing facility has been developed into soccer fields and is very popular during the week for both church and community activites.


 
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