History of ...
White Oak Worship Center and Full Gospel Fellowship Church

Full Gospel Fellowship Church was organized on June 12, 1977 by a group of people with an aim and desire to see the lost saved. The church was chartered with the City of Danville, Virginia, USA on October 8, 1977, with sixteen members. God provided a place of worship on Ridge Street in downtown Danville, and the first service at that location was held on June 19, 1977.

Full Gospel Fellowship was organized to:

• Provide a place of public worship in the City of Danville, Virginia
• Provide a place of worship in the freedom of the Spirit which God intended for all
• Promote religious worship in accordance with our beliefs
• Unite the members and others into a church organization
• Establish and maintain a church
• Establish, maintain and conduct schools for the religious instruction of the young,
• Further other religions and charitable works

The Lord prospered the church spiritually and financially, and in November 1977, we purchased three acres of land on Luna Lake road (with an additional 3-1/2 acres obtained in February 1978). During this year, the members agreed to implement plans for a new church building. Rev. Neal Isom was pastor of Full Gospel Fellowship during this period.

The groundbreaking took place in December 1978, and the construction began in March 1979 – with completion in August 1979. During these four months, our builders, Brother Arthur Thomas and Brother Stuart Ewing worked along with other men of the church who donated their time and labor in construction. On August 5, 1979, the first service was held in the new sanctuary on Luna Lake Road.

From July 1979 through February 1980, the church was without a pastor. Brother Roger Ewing was voted in as interim pastor during this period, and on February 16, 1980, was elected as pastor of Full Gospel Fellowship.

The church family continued to grow, and in 1982, Pastor Roger discussed with church members the need for more space. It was agreed that plans and proceedings begin for a new and larger sanctuary which would seat approximately 550 people.

Groundbreaking took place in October 1982, with clearing and foundation laid in November 1982. The construction was completed as God provided financially, and the new sanctuary was completed in October 1984. Thirty-eight additional pews, stained glass windows, sanctuary lights and foyer décor were all donated. The first church service was held on October 21, 1984, with approximately 500 in attendance.

To God be the honor and glory for what has been accomplished during the last thirty years in the life of Full Gospel Fellowship Church. Through Him and His love, we praise Him for His church, His people, His anointing and His blessings.