Biloela, QLD - Baptist

History and Architecture:

The first Baptist church in Biloela was erected at 48 Bell Street during 1954 and 1955. It was 50 by 25 feet, with a flat 30 foot by 25 feet attached.

On 5 February 1984 the deacons submitted a plan to the church for the purchase of a new property of two hectares at the corner of Valley View Drive and the Dawson Highway. This was accepted by the church and planning commenced. On 16 June 1985 the church approved the erection of a multi-purpose building with a 250-seat sanctuary, a hall of around 200 seats, and ajoining Offices, a nursery and domestic facilities.

A contract was subsequently awarded to SW & L M Baldwin of Thangool for $319,586 for the construction of the new sanctuary, which was 709 square metres.

The new building, called the Baptist Church Ministry Centre, was officially opened on Saturday 28 November 1987 by Pastor Fred Stallard, Interim General Superintendent of the Baptist Union of Queensland. He was assisted by local church member Mrs Florence Rye, who cut the ribbon at the front door and Mr Walter Andersen, who led the dedication prayer.