Beginning in 1900, the church was housed in a marvelous facility at 1017 West Washington Street. The membership continued to expand and reach out to the growing population of the area. Mission projects, including several new church plants; ministries, such as extensive Sunday School bus routes; programs, including multiple choirs; and sponsorship and participation in evangelistic crusades helped grow West End's positive Christian witness throughout the area. In the 1960's, the population of Petersburg began changing and moving further out of the city. As a result, West End began examining the possibility and need for relocating. By the 1990's the need became very apparent. Several sites around the city were considered and the Boydton Plank Road site was purchased. After much prayer, planning, and work, the new building was completged in 1996. Several components from the old building were incorporated in the new structure, including the stained glass windows and pulpit furniture. The ending of the wonderful years of worship and service on Washington Street was sad, but the excitement of the new possibilities was tremendous.
Through the yeares the church has been served by eighteen additional pastors, several interims and numerous staff persons, but the heart of West End has always been the people. Although the location has changed, God's people at West End Baptist Church have continually sought God and shared His love with our world.
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