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Church History
Starkey Road Baptist Church has a rich history that dates back to its roots in Gulfport, Florida. A small church was started in 1939, which grew into Calvary Baptist Church of Gulfport. The church was pastored by Dr. Eric A. Folsom from 1957 to 1983. In 1974, the church called Dr. Folsom's son-in-law, Jerry Lancaster, to be the church's youth pastor.
In 1983, the church relocated from its Gulfport location to its current site on Starkey Road in mid-Pinellas County. The church changed its name from Calvary Baptist Church to Starkey Road Baptist Church to reflect its new location. Jerry Lancaster became the Senior Pastor at the time of the relocation. The first services were held in the small chapel building. Six building programs have been completed under Pastor Lancaster's ministry at Starkey. The church has grown from a group of 60 to more than 1200 members under his ministry.
In 2006, the church established a Ten Year Planning Committee as it anticipates the future needs of our growing congregation.
In 2008, SRBC is celebrating 25 years at its present site on Starkey Road. Special events are planned to take place throughout the year.