ABOUT CCBC
On January 31, 1848, one acre of ground was purchased in “Kelley’s Corners”, Michigan, from Uriah and Ruann Every for $25.00, for the purpose of establishing a church. The building was put together, using timbers cut from adjoining land, hewn by hand, and fastened together with wooden pegs. Thus, “Columbia Baptist Church”, as it was then known, came into existence.
The name of the church was changed on April 11, 1930 to “Cement City Baptist Church”. Years later, it would be called the “First Baptist Church”, and then again changed back to “Cement City Baptist Church”. This later change reflected that the church would no longer belong to the American Baptist Convention. We are now an independent congregation of believers, not governed by any other ecclesiastical body, but accountable only to Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church.
On March 1, 1879, it was motioned and carried that "this church be used for nothing else, but for the worship of God.” To the legacy of our forefathers, we say “AMEN.”
OUR LEADERSHIP
Elders
Pastor
Drew Woods
Pastor Drew Woods hails from Mitchell, IN, where he graduated high school in 1981. He earned a diploma in Theology from Moody Bible Institute in 1984, followed by a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies from Grace College in 1986 and a Certificate in Biblical from Grace Theological Seminary 1990. He and his wife, Diana, have served at CCBC since 1991 and are blessed with eight children, their spouses and eleven grandchildren, who inspire them to love God more each day.
Pastor
Melvin Cure
Pastor Mel Cure graduated from... He and his wife, Chari, live in Cement City. Mel & Chari have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.
Pastor
Mark Emmons
Pastor Mark Emmons graduated from Sand Creek High School and attended Cedarville University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Youth Ministry. He and his wife, Shelley, are full time directors at a Christian youth camp where they raise their four children.
Transitional Pastor
Silas Tuthill
Silas Tuthill and his wife, Val, moved to Cement City from Minnesota so Silas could fill the role of Transitional Pastor.
Deacons
Deacon
Rod Arnett
Deacon
Gary Graham
Office Staff
Secretary
Cindy Graham
Assistant Secretary
Marcia Hubbs