History

Back to the Present

Great things have come from small beginnings. Without so much as a physical structure, from outdoor worship services held in the early 1970s, Big Canoe Chapel has grown into a vibrant, caring, giving congregation. And, still, time marches on toward greater days ahead.”
Christmas Blessing
The Terraces
Women's Fellowship
Bible Study
Missions Conference
Blanket Ministry
Chapel Library
Men's Fellowship
Peace Light
Scholarships
Shoebox Ministry
Venezula Now
Len Walker
Chapel Choir
Stand Around
Stephen Ministry

Historical Timeline

  • 1974

    A small group of homeowners and employees meet in the Canoe Lodge for Sunday worship.

  • 1977

    Dr. Vernon Broyles becomes the Chapel’s Founding Chaplain. The Chapel construction begins and the first service is held on Christmas Eve.

  • 1984

    The Chapel Cemetery is dedicated.

  • 1988

    The Chapel’s expansion begins.

  • 1989

    The Broyles Community Center is completed. A Time capsule is buried - to be opened in 2015.

  • 1990

    The first Broyles Mission Conference is held.

  • 1992

    Dr. Jimmy Allen becomes the Chapel’s Chaplain.

  • 1994

    The Chapel Bell Tower is completed.

  • 1995

    Lamar Helms becomes Director of the Men’s Chorus.

  • 1997

    The Broyles Community Center is expanded and the Chapel Community Library is opened.

  • 1999

    The Chapel Handbell Choir is formed.

  • 2000

    The Terraces and Scout Hut is opened.

  • 2003

    Dr. Jim McCormick becomes the Chapel’s Senior Chaplain.

  • 2004

    Rev. Lamar Helms becomes the Chapel’s Associate Pastor.

  • 2006

    The Chapel’s pipe organ is installed.

  • 2008

    Dr. Grey Norsworthy is named the Chapel’s Senior Chaplain.

  • 2012

    Rev. Len Walker is named the Chapel’s Senior Pastor.

  • 2015

    The Chapel’s Time Capsule is opened.

  • 2020

    Rev. Lamar Helms retired, Rev. David Apple is named Associate Pastor and Bruce Graham is named Director of Music Ministries.

  • 2021

    Sam Holmes is named Director of Music Ministries.

  • 2022

    Len Walker Retires and Dr. Tommy Green is named Interim Pastor of the Big Canoe Chapel.

  • 2024

    Dr. Dock Hollingsworth is named as the Senior Chaplain of the Big Canoe Chapel.