Parkview Southern Baptist Church

Parkview Baptist Church is located at 3430 South Meridian, Wichita, Kansas 67217. The church began as a mission in 1957 under pastor Alvin A. Harms with an initial weekly budget of $161.35 and attendance of 78. It was officially constituted as a church on January 17, 1960 with 194 charter members. The church grew during the 1950s as Southwest Wichita expanded rapidly. Jim Dyer served as pastor from 1964, overseeing construction of a new sanctuary completed in 1966. Clyde McClain became pastor in 1973 and led the church to become debt-free in 1978. The 1980s brought significant growth with a 70 percent increase in Sunday School attendance between 1979 and 1983, and a children's wing was constructed in 1983. Norvel Welch later served as pastor.

Address

3430 S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217

Denomination

Baptist

Phone

316-943-7321

Services

Worship

Sun10:00 AM

Parking

Parking lot expanded during 1980s renovation project

Last updated August 2026

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