On January 7, 1958, a group of eleven Christians held the first organizational meeting concerning the start of a Christian Church in Colonial Heights, Kingsport, TN.  Their efforts were brought to fruition in the purchase of the house at 201 Colonial Heights Road, which was adapted for use as Bible school and worship facilities.  Dedication of the building was held on March 16, 1958 with 41 charter members present.

In August of that year, the church called its first full-time minister, H. A. "Bill" Bullis.  The A-frame building on Meadow Lane was dedicated on June 30, 1963.  The following men have since served the Colonial Heights Christian Church as minister, Robert G. Tyler, Donald M. Tapp, Robert O'Donnell, Richard A. Carpenter, Hugh Thompson and presently, Wes McElravy.

On March 27, 1983, the congregation voted to purchase the property adjacent to the church (now known as the Annex).  This allowed more space for Bible school, fellowship, and future expansion.

In 1991, plans began for the construction of a new sanctuary, offices, and classrooms.  Having grown from 41 charter members to more than 300 resident members, the need for more space was obvious.  The first worship service in the new facility was held in October 1992.  The original sanctuary was converted into the current fellowship hall and kitchen.

Church growth continued into the new millennium in membership, attendance, program, facilities and staff.  The church purchased another adjacent property with land and a building, which provided a meeting place for the High School youth, beginning in 2002.  Three worship services are now provided each Sunday morning.  Services are augmented by use of screens, praise teams, keyboard, small bands, drama presentations, youth led services, and costumed choir presentations on special occasions.  A Food Ministry was started in 1997 for the needy of the area with distribution at the church to up to 600 families, once per month.  An addition was built onto the main church structure and came into use in July 2003 to serve needs of the food ministry and also to provide several new Sunday School classrooms on the second floor.  Over the years the staff has grown to include a Senior Minister, two Associate Ministers, Youth Minister, Children's Director, Choir Director, Parish Nurse, Musicians, Administrative Secretary, Administrative Assistant, and two Custodians. 

As we recount the history of this fine church, we are inspired by what God has chosen to accomplish in this place, and excited by the prospect of what is yet to come.  May God continue to receive all the honor and glory from the work of Colonial Heights Christian Church.

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