Our Story
140 Years of Faith Family. Legacy.
Since 1886, Corinth Baptist Church has served generations of families in Fort Worth.
Our Mission
Go. Serve. Love.
Corinth Baptist Church is a body of baptized believers who Worship God, Teach the Word, and Win the Lost.
One Church · One Community · One Purpose
Worship God
Teach the Word
Win the Lost
Our Legacy
Historical Archives
1886–1986 Centennial Year
Corinth Baptist Church · Riverside
Rev. B.B. Johnson, Pastor
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1886–Today
Founded
Corinth was founded from Mt. Gilead Baptist Church under Rev. C.P. Hughes and first worshiped in a one-room school at Hodge Station.
Riverside
The congregation moved its one-room church to Riverside.
Rev. B.B. Johnson
Rev. Johnson served Corinth for 34 years. During his pastorate, two church buildings were constructed, including Corinth's present sanctuary.
Rev. C.C. Cyphers
The education building was completed in 1961.
Rev. L.B. Adams
Riverside School was purchased in 1994 for the Corinth Youth Center.
Rev. Patrick Joubert · A. Gary Brumfield
Rev. Patrick Joubert served from 2004–2008. A. Gary Brumfield served from 2009–2015.
Rev. Garry W. Marshall
Rev. Marshall entered the Corinth pulpit on March 20, 2016 and has served as Pastor since.
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Garry W. Marshall
Rev. Marshall accepted the call to ministry in 1981 and has served as Pastor of Corinth Baptist Church since March 2016.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education with a minor in Counseling/Psychology from Western Baptist Bible College, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
“The church is a hospital to help heal the hurting rather than a hospice to watch them die.”
Leadership
Church Leadership
Paula Taylor
Financial Secretary
Faithfully serving since 2014, Paula provides clerical and financial support, correspondence, records, calendars, reports, meeting materials, and financial recordkeeping.
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Paula brings more than 31 years of experience in education, including service as an elementary school administrator.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in Mathematics from East Texas State University and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Texas Woman's University.
Marvin Owens
Minister of Music
Marvin has served in music ministry for more than 30 years on organ and piano, including more than 14 years at Corinth.
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He holds a Master's in Organizational Leadership and Change.
Marvin views music as sacred ministry, mentors others, and leads worship.
Patience Carter
Praise & Worship Leader
A Fort Worth native raised at Corinth, Patience began in the youth choir and has served in Dance Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Voices of Praise.
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Patience has more than 10 years of experience in marketing technology.
She holds a BBA from the University of Houston and an MBA in Data Analytics from Louisiana State University Shreveport.
Terry Langston
Chief Financial Officer & Chairman of the Deacon Ministry
Terry has faithfully served at Corinth for 23 years and currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Deacon Ministry.
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A retired government municipal employee, Terry continues to use his knowledge and experience to serve the church with excellence.
As Chief Financial Officer, Terry leads the team responsible for counting tithes and offerings, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and transparency. He works closely with church leadership to develop sound financial strategies while tracking daily cash inflows and outflows to support wise financial stewardship.
One of Terry’s greatest passions is teaching Sunday School, where he enjoys sharing God’s Word and helping others grow in their faith.
Terry has been happily married to Rocheia Langston for 12 years. Together they are blessed with a blended family of seven children and nine grandchildren.
His favorite Bible passage is Proverbs 3:5–6. Terry is committed to serving God and His church with integrity, faithfulness, and a servant’s heart.
Thomas Debbs
Media Director