March 30, 1951-Mansfield Baptist Temple Mission begins

1957 ground breaking for the new Sunday School addition

1960 first parking lot is added

1966 new auditorium is finished and cornerstone is added

June 30, 1974 Church votes to begin a Christian school in the Sept. 1974

In 1975 a campaign was organized to finance Temple Christian School.

In 1976, a gymnasium was built.  Bro. Chuck Riffle, Bus and Youth Minister from 1973-1978 was in charge of the overall construction. It was completed in 1977 and put to good use by the church and school.

January 1, 1978-Folgers unite with the church and began their ministry at MBT.

March, 1978-An historic meeting took place.  Because of the financial situation and the banks refusal to work with the church, Pastor Folger meets with all the school parents and church members in a called Thursday night meeting.  After explaining the financial crisis , Chuck Dille stood to his feet and stated, "We did not call this pastor to close the church.  Let's get behind him and do whatever it takes."  This meeting was the turning point, when members and friends pledged financial support to save the church.  Many members gave their savings, many borrowed money in their own names and $77,000.00 was promised that night to pay current expenses.

In May, 1978 Pastor Folger returned to the bank with a simplified financial statement, attendance report, etc. and they met again and consolidated all the loans with a fixed monthly repayment plan.

October, 1978-Annual Missions Conference-Missionary support was increased for all missionaries.

January, 1978-Don Criss became principal of Temple Christian School and also taught in the school.  Don served as the Minister of Music in the church.  Bro. Dean Baney was Associate Pastor.

July, 1983-Bro. Bob Lamb joined the staff as the Associate Pastor. 

May, 1984-Bro. Al Humble was called as the Youth Director and Minister of Music.

November, 1984-The Empala Motel across from Route 30 was purchased for a mission home, overnight lodging, and offices.

August, 1985-Bro. Dale Adkins accepted the call as the Associate Pastor and moved to Mansfield.

September, 1985-property was purchased on Beal Road for future expansion. 

September, 1986-Bro. Jim Trueblood joined the staff as Bus Director and was there until 1991.

June, 1994-Bro. Dale Adkins becomes the Pastor and Bro. Al Humble becomes the Associate Pastor.

2000-Construction begins on the new wing dedicated to Pastor Folger.