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Leptondale's ministry roots go back to July 12, 1898, when Leptondale Sunday School was founded. At some point, the Sunday School became a church. Here are some key dates in our history:
1900 - East Leptondale Chapel was constructed
1931 - Fred Bopp, pastor of Cornwall Baptist Church starts Wednesday evening services
1945 - Alice Heotzler Secore starts Sunday evening service for young people
1954 - East Leptondale Bible Church is formed
1955 - On February 23, Rev. Donald Valenti begins service as pastor
1961 - December 15-17 - Dedication of the new church building
1962 - Rev. John Yates begins as pastor
1965 - An addition was made to the sanctuary and classrooms were added
1971 - Rev. Richard Emmons begins service as pastor
1979 - The gym was added
1980 - Leptondale Christian Academy was started
1983 - Rev. Dwight Brown begins service as pastor
1987 - An additional four classrooms were added
1995 - Rev. Bruce Baker begins service as pastor
2000 - Rev. James Pittman begins service as pastor
2009 - Rev. Steve Betcher begins service as pastor
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