In the late 1920’s, through the providence of God, two families who were Nazarenes moved to Dalton, Georgia. They were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hendershot Sr. and Mrs. Mattie Reed. After becoming close friends they began discussing the possibility of a Nazarene Church being started in this area.

Like so many of our churches in those early days, they began by promoting a tent meeting. Rev. H.A. Forrester was the called evangelist. Later G.E. Johnson and family conducted a campaign, and it was during this meeting that the church was officially organized and became a reality. This occurred in late November of 1930.

There were seven charter members:  Mr.. & Mrs. Harvey Hendershot, Mrs. Mattie Reed, Mr. & Mrs. Otto Miller, and Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Clark.

A building was rented, located one block north of the existing structure. The District superintendent Hudson as the new Pastor appointed Rev. Hendershot. During this three-year period, the church purchased a lot with a frame store building on it, located at 66 North Hamilton Street. It was remodeled and made more suitable to worship in. This building stood on the same ground that the present church occupies today.

During Rev. Hendershot’s ministry six other members were added to the church. These were Mr. & Mrs. Frank Watkins, Helen Watkins (now Mrs. Helen Hawkins), Miss Bertie and Lilly Powell and Mrs. Bobbie Davis.

The construction of the church at 66 North Hamilton Street was begun during the pastorate of Rev. M.M. Moore in 1936. Due to a small congregation and financial difficulties the board decided to postpone the building program.

Rev. W. H. Boswell was installed as pastor in 1943 and served until 1945. During this time the church building was completed.

Rev. Herman Ward came as pastor in 1950 to 1954 and a new parsonage was built during his pastorate.

In 1955, several members of the local congregation felt the need in the city for a Nazarene work on the East side of town, and the Grace church of the Nazarene Church was begun. Since then, through the years quite a number of the pastors were instrumental in many remodeling projects and improvements of the church.

In 1974, a new parsonage was purchased.

In February 1984 the church purchased 3.4 acres on Tibbs Road, which was sold in 1986 to the First Presbyterian Church and the present property at 2325 Chattanooga Road was purchased, and building plans and construction started on a new church.

On December 7, 1986, the present church was dedicated. Rev. Tom Cook was the pastor.

On December 7, 1987 the Tipton family Life Center was dedicated in memory of George B. Tipton (Tippy), Son of George and Louise Tipton.

On January 12, 1993, Pastor Larry D. Hancock Conducted a Mortgage burning service to acknowledge the payment in full, of the church parsonage at 603 Brookview lane.

A new brick sign was erected at the entrance of the front drive in memory of Jim Cole, Sr. and Burylon Calhoun.

On July 1994 the church property was paid in full and a mortgage burning service was held on Homecoming Sunday, September 25, 1994.

A New 15 passenger Church Van was purchased.

In 1996 The classrooms were re-decorated with paint and wallpaper.

In March 2000 the Family Life Center was upgraded with central heat and air.

In September 2000, The front foyer of the church was re-modeled with new windows giving an Atrium effect. Stone flooring was installed in the foyer. New furniture (table, curio cabinet, and two chairs) was purchased for the foyer of the church. Landscaping was completed outside the foyer with a pond, fountain, flowers, and bench by David Leatherman. This project was donated in memory of Jim Cole and in Honor of Dot Cole.

In May of 2003 – Rev. Larry Hancock retired.

In October of 2003 – Rev. Gary Mimbs came to be the pastor . – The parsonage was remodeled adding a new roof, carpet, paint and vinyl siding.

In March of 2004 – a new “power point” projector was purchased to enhance the worship services.

In June of 2004 – The Church undertook a major remodeling project. The platform in the sanctuary was reconfigured with new carpet and paint also being added. The pews and chairs were reupholstered. The rest of the building received new carpet and several Sunday school rooms were redecorated by the individual classes.

In August of 2005- The youth building was remodeled.

February 22, 2006 - Higher Ground Community Service began services on Wednesday mornings at 11:00.