Union Grove was formed in 1946 with just eleven men and women. Since its inception, Union Grove has had a vision of reaching people with the Gospel and see them become devoted followers of Jesus.
The church was led by nine different pastors until Dr. Harold Fletcher became senior pastor in 1963. Under Dr. Fletcher's influence, the church took off. Under Pastor Fletcher's leadership, a parsonage was built (1964), the present auditorium was built (1969), the first educational building was completed (1971), a balcony was added to the auditorium (1972), a gymnasium was built (1975), a wing was added to the auditorium to expand its seating capacity (1979), and then a second educational building was completed in 1987. God led Dr. Fletcher to start Union Grove Christian school in August of 1975 to further the mission that God has called us to in reaching our community with the good news of the Gospel. UGCS was first started as a preschool, and then they added a grade each year to where now they run over 550 students preschool through 12th grade. Since it's beginning, God has allowed us to reach so many kids with the Gospel.
Dr. Fletcher retired in 2001, and UG extended a call to Pastor Ken Harris to serve as their 11th pastor. Under Pastor Harris' leadership, the church continued to grow in which led to the purchase of 30 acres a quarter of a mile from the existing property for future expansion. Pastor Ken led faithfully until the Lord called him home to Heaven in 2021.
After Pastor Harris' passing, UG extended the call to Pastor Josh Evans to serve as their 12th pastor. Pastor Josh joined the team on August 1, 2021. Since coming in August of 2021, God has used Pastor Josh to see continued growth in the church.
God has had His hand on our church over the years, and we are confident that He will continue to have His hand on us in the years to come. The road has not always been easy, but He has always been faithful. We are praying and believing God that great days are ahead for Union Grove.
