Our Story So Far
Savannah Christian Church first met on Feb. 9, 1964 in the First Federal Savings and Loan Association building in downtown Savannah. On March 29, Charles Raum became the first pastor. In May, the Charter Membership Roll showed 149 members.
Within a year the church purchased five acres on Tibet Avenue. On July 11, 1965 the first building was completed. The growing church soon needed more space, and on March 20, 1966, the east Educational Unit was dedicated. Charles Raum died in July 1968, and the church welcomed its next pastor, Elbert Lilley. In early 1969, another expansion of the Educational Unit was approved and a new 400-seat sanctuary was constructed.
In August 1971, Elbert Lilley moved on to another ministry. Fred Brown served as senior pastor until February 1976. In June of that year, Charles Turner began his ministry, overseeing the expansion of the west wing and a new Fellowship Hall, both dedicated in 1983.
Charles Turner resigned in August 1984 and within a month the Lord sent Cam Huxford to serve in his place. Cam has devoted over 25 years to Savannah Christian Church and has helped build a strong pastoral staff dedicated to developing exciting programs for all ages.
On February 9, 1992, a new worship center seating 800 was dedicated. Continued growth required multiple worship services. Sunday morning classes for all ages required dual sessions, and in 2001, the church began offering services on Saturday evenings.
Today Savannah Christian is a multi-site church where 6,000 people worship each weekend. Our main campus is on 52-acres at 55 Al Henderson Blvd., where the main building holds a Worship Center that seats 1300, a coffee bar, The Source bookstore, and many classrooms and offices. In 2006, the church opened The Link, which holds offices as well as programs for junior and senior high students.
The East Campus, which meets at Hesse Elementary School, has two services on Sunday mornings, and lateCHURCH meets downtown at The Lucas Theatre on Sunday mornings and evenings.
