Corinth Church began in 1889 as a Methodist Congregation, under the Apostolic leadership of its founder Mary Nice. Quite unusual for its day, the people honored Mary and her vision to plant a much needed church in the area. The name Corinth was chosen, which is a Greek name that means “A place that brings beauty to its surroundings, like a beautiful light on a hill”. Corinth began meeting in a newly built one-room schoolhouse named 60c School. The crossroad where the school was located was named Brayton, a newly formed town, at the corner of 1000N and 650E, in northern Hendricks County.

Mary coordinated with the Methodist Church and the first pastor was sent to shepherd this new congregation. The first sermon preached at Corinth Church was taken from Matthew 16:18, proclaiming “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” One year later, in 1890, the Howard Phillips family generously donated a plot of ground across the street from the 60c School, and Corinth built their first church building, which is in use to this day

Corinth Church continued to be a Methodist Congregation, overseen by the Methodist Conference until 1971. At that time, there was discussion by the Methodists to close down Corinth, and consolidate it into the Pittsboro United Methodist Church. In addition, the organization was becoming more liberal in the eyes of the current Pastor, Dennis Dodson, who believed they were drifting off the Word of God in a number of areas. Pastor Dodson bravely approached the Corinth Congregation about these issues, and a vote was taken by the membership. In 1971, Corinth church pulled out of the Methodist Conference. Doing so was not easy, as there were issues over property. But the Methodist Church in the end gave grace to Corinth and they became a non-denominational church.

In recent years, the leadership of Corinth has made sure the doctrine is bible based and a true New Testament Church, believing in the full and complete good news of the Gospel. We do not forget those faithful saints that went before us since 1889. As you drive up to Corinth, you will see the original bell on top of the Church as a reminder that we continue to spread the Good News of the Gospel, and the saving and glorious power of our Savior, Jesus Christ!