The mission statement of the Southern Hills Church of Christ is based upon Luke 4:18-19:

Our mission is to be needs conscious and involved in the lives of people by reaching out to them and demonstrating that Jesus can take them to new heights spiritually, socially, physically, mentally, and emotionally in this life, and save them in the world to come.

The church's existing programs and ministries and expansion project emerge from its mission statement.



The SOUTHERN HILLS CHURCH OF CHRIST, formerly known as HATCHER STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, originated in the home of SISTER PEARL BOSART.

In 1942, the FIRST CHURCH BUILDING was constructed at 3209 Hatcher Street, and Brother Josh Lewis was full-time minister at that time.  

In 1953 BROTHER ALVERTICE BOWDRE, SR. became the FIRST BLACK MINISTER of the congregation.

In 1968, a MAJOR BUILDING PROJECT was completed with the enlargement of the AUDITORIUM and additional CLASSROOMS.

In 1979, NEW LAND WAS PURCHASED at 6969 C F HAWN FREEWAY to construct NEW CHURCH FACILITIES.

In 1981, BROTHER ALVERTICE BOWDRE retired with twenty-eight years of faithful service.

On the first Sunday in April of 1981, BROTHER A. C. CHRISTMAN, SR. became the SECOND NEW MINISTER of this CONGREGATION.

In 1985 and 1986, a NEW CHURCH BUILDING was constructed at the new location, 6969 C F Hawn Freeway.  

In JULY of 1986, the NEW BUILDING was dedicated and the name changed from “HATCHER STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST,” to “SOUTHERN HILLS CHURCH OF CHRIST.”

On OCTOBER 20, 1989, OUR BELOVED MINISTER, BROTHER A C CHRISTMAN, SR., expired.  On APRIL 6, 1990, DR. JAMES MAXWELL, Vice-president of Southwestern Christian College, became the THIRD NEW MINISTER of this CONGREGATION.

In 1993, MICHAEL ANDERSON, TRAVIS BUGGS, and VERNER CATHEY (Deceased 1998) were INSTALLED as the FIRST DEACONS of SOUTHERN HILLS CHURCH OF CHRIST.

On JANUARY 23, 1994, our BELOVED MINISTER EMERITUS, BROTHER ALVERTICE BOWDRE, SR., expired

In 1994, JOHN HANNAH, JR. was INSTALLED as a DEACON.

In 1995, LEE SHAW (Resign, 2005) was INSTALLED as a DEACON and  a NEW CONCRETE PARKING LOT and other CONSTRUCTION WORK (NEW ROOFS on church building and parsonage) were completed.

On JANUARY 12, 1996, our BELOVED SISTER CLYDE BOWDRE, wife of Brother Bowdre, expired.

In 1997, BILLY MARTIN and WILLIAM ROSS were INSTALLED as DEACONS and a BUILDING PROJECT was started to construct a ‘FAMILY LIFE CENTER.’

In 2001, GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY was conducted for the NEW CENTER.

On SEPTEMBER 15, 2002, DEDICATION SERVICE for the NEWLY constructed “FAMILY LIFE CENTER,” building was conducted.

On JUNE 11, 2006, BROTHER JAMES MAXWELL RETIRED as minister of the Southern Hills Church of Christ with 16 years of dedicated service.

On SEPTEMBER 17, 2006, BROTHER ANTHONY CREIG CHRISTMAN, SR., son of our BELOVED A. C. CHRISTMAN, SR. became the FOURTH MINISTER of the SOUTHERN HILLS congregation.








HISTORY

Hatcher Street Church of Christ (1953-1986)
Southern Hills Church of Christ (1986-Present)