The First Baptist Church North Tulsa has a long and rich history beginning with its formation November 28, 1899. From the very start, its membership has demonstrated a commitment to God and a dedication to the work of the kingdom of God.
1899, the church first organized the Macedonia Baptist Church and convened in a building located on the corner of First Street and Boston Avenue in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma (now the Williams Center Plaza).
1907, the church was led to change its name to First Colored Baptist Church of Tulsa (First Baptist Church of North Tulsa came later). Through its outreach ministry, the church membership increased, which necessitated a larger church building. A new brick veneer structure was erected during that time.
1917, the church undertook another campaign to raise $60,000 to construct the "church on the Hill" located on Archer Street. Approximately 26 members personally endorsed and guaranteed the loan, which caused them to be liable for this debt. The old church building was eventually demolished in April 1918 and construction on the new building began.
1918, The lower auditorium of the new church building was first constructed in and the upstairs completed in 1924. Ironically, in 1922 the church building was almost sold for $5,000 in back taxes. The sale was never finalized due to the efforts of the Board of Trustees and others.
1953, during May the church moved into its fourth and current home and just four years later held a mortgage burning ceremony (September 1957). The church was valued at $305,000.
