Kingwood’s History

The Kingwood congregation has a glorious past. This congregation has been known for its love for the truth and desire to please God. We have been concerned with teaching the Gospel and spreading the borders of the Kingdom of God.

The Beginning

The congregation, formerly known as North Maple Street Church of Christ, began meeting in a new building on February 15, 1948. Land for the building at the address now known as 1510 Memorial Blvd. was deeded to the congregation by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rogers. The Westview Chruch of Christ provided support for a group of its members to establish the new congregation and assumed a heavy responsibility for the first building. 

The name of the congregation was officially changed to Kingwood Heights Church of Christ in 1954.

The dedication sermon was delivered on Sunday afternoon, February 15, 1948 at 2:30 p.m., by M. Kurfees Pullias (son of C.M. Pullias).  He chose as his subject, "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it."

Charles Briley, Homer Stroop, and Clyde Rushing were the first men appointed to serve as elders.  M. K. Pullias served as the first minister for the new congregation.

The congregation consisted of approximately 113 charter members in February 1948.  In 1952, membership exceeded 200.  The membership grew steadily, and by 1959, it was necessary to schedule two Sunday morning services with Sunday School meeting between the services.  The congregation consisted of 329 members in 1963.  In 1974, there were 441 members with the number growing rapidly.  Attendance for service in September 1974 was 511.  Morning services had grown to 600 by 1985.  The membership continued to grow steadily and by April 1990, 752 assembled for worship.

In 1986, an architectural firm was contacted to evaluate the building and make recommendations to enlarge the auditorium to accommodate the growing membership.  The evaluation and recommendation were not in favor of enlarging the auditorium at that time.  In September of 1988, a building committee was appointed and announced to the congregation.  Work on preliminary plans was started and completed.  During this study, it was found that there would not be enough parking space for the planned addition.  In August of 1989, the elders announced that they were putting building plans on hold.

In July of 1991, the elders presented a plan concerning a building program.  Negotiations were undertaken to purchase 8 acres of land on MTCS Road.  This property offered sufficient parking and room for future expansion and could be seen from Highway 231.  The property was purchased and paid for in 1992.  In the fall of 1994, the architectural firm of Kline and Swinney was selected to present plans for our new building.  This work was completed in the early part of 1996.     The successful bidder was Parsley Brothers Construction Company.   Work began in the fall of 1996.  Bids for the work were let in the summer of 1996.  The building was completed in September of 1997 and the first service was held in the new facility at 115 E. MTCS Road on September 14, 1997.   The building was dedicated on October 12, 1997 with some 900 in attendance. 

In 2002 the balcony was opened to accommodate growing numbers for worship.  In 2004 the education annex was opened with areas for our youth group, ladies classes and a large multi-purpose room which allowed for improved flexibility of classroom space as well as fellowship meals and other activities.

Present Day