East Paris Baptist Church began as the Bible Baptist Church of Paris, TX and was founded on July 15, 1942. It began in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Steelman with 34 charter members. The first minister to the new congregation was Rev. E.J. Ruff (1942-44). At first, the church met in a rented building on Clarksville Street across from Paris Junior College.
- May 1943 Purchased property at 13th and Houston
- March 1946 Changed name to East Paris Baptist Church
- August 1946 Joined the Southern Baptist Convention
- January 1948 Moved into building on 13th and Houston
- 1966 Construction of new Sanctuary on Lamar Ave
- 1982 Family Life Center constructed on Lamar Ave
- February 1991 New property purchased on Collegiate Dr
- June 1994 Ground breaking held for new Sanctuary
- Easter 1995 First services held at new location with over 1400 in attendance
- June 1998 Church property on Lamar Avenue is sold
- November 1999 Family Life/Education Building completed
- November 2000 3 acres of adjacent property purchased
July 15, 2007 65th Anniversary
