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History of U.B. Churches in Harrisonburg-Staunton Region December 26, 2024

and China. These come under the supervision of a national conference. A small staff of about
12 people work at the national office, which we call Healthy Ministry Resources. That name sums up
why the national office exists—to serve and be a resource to our churches as they develop healthy
ministries. Healthy Ministry Resources occupies a denomination-owned building right next to
Huntington University. The staff include the bishop, directors for specific areas (Global Ministries,
Finance, Communications), and various support personnel–about a dozen people total.

The following circuits were established for the UBIC in the Shenandoah Valley area:

 Augusta Circuit, UBIC, was formed in 1893 and included Spring Hill, Jerusalem Chapel, Green
Valley, Olivet, Bethlehem, Deer Field, Shady Grove. This circuit was served by J. E. Hott, 1893-
1900; G. W. Allman, 1900-1901; H. W. Lindamood, 1901-1903; E. W. M. Hartman, 1903-07; J.
M. Crowell (resigned), 1907; J. F. Combs, 1907-1909; J. L. Kapp, 1909-1910; D. L. Perry, 1910-
1913; J. F. Combs, 1913-1916; and thereafter, not supplied.

 Churchville Circuit was formed in 1893 and included Union Hall, Jerusalem Chapel, Clay Hill,
Green Valley.

 Circleville Mission was formed in 1918 by detaching the northern part of Highland Mission.
 East Holston Mission was formed in 1906 and included Rosedale, Dunkin’s Schoolhouse, Hyter’s

Gap, Bromley Gap, Crossroads—it was served by J. F. Combs, 1906-07.

 Edinburg Circuit was formed in 1894 and was served by W. Lindamood, 1894-95; H. W.
Lindamood, 1895-96; D. L. Perry, 1896-97.

 Gordansville Circuit was formed in 1898 and served by G. W. Allman, 1898-99.

 Hagerstown Circuit (included Chewsville) was served by P. O. Wagner, 1893-96; J. H. Parlett,
1896-98; W. J. Funkhouser, 1897-99; H. W. Lindamood, 1899-1901; W. J. Funkhouser, 1901-03;
J. W. Chambers, D. L. Perry, 1903-06 ; not supplied, 1906-07; J. H. Parlett, 1907-09; J. F.
Combs, 1909-11; and Jos. M. Crowell, 1911-12.

 Hagerstown Mission Station was formed in 1912 and was served by A. P. Lilly, 1912-13.

 Highland Mission was formed in 1894 (included Straight Creek, East Dry Run, North Dry Run,
McDowell, Shaws Fork) and served by H. W. Lindamood, 1896-97; D. L. Perry, 1898-1900; Jos.
M. Crowell, 1900-09 Jos. M. Crowell with Bro. R. Lambert, 1906-07; H. L. Wooddell, 1908-15;
1915-17; in 1924 it merged with Circleville Mission.

 Holston Mission (divided 1906) was served by J. F. Combs, 1901-06; then see West Holston
Mission and East Holston Mission; not supplied, 1906-07; W. G. Hardwick, 1907-09 (resigned);
H. F. Sutrell, 1909-11; W. G. Hardwick, J. P. Lilly, 1911-12; J. H. Dixon, 1913-14; and J. W.
Meadows, 1914-17.

 Long Glade Circuit, 1893 (included Mt. Zion, Long Glade, Mt. Pisgah, Pleasant Grove)

 Long Glade Circuit, 1906 (formerly Augusta Circuit, 1894)
 Nelson’s Chapel, ded. 1897 (Railroad Union); see Winchester Mission

 North Fork Circuit 1899-1900 (attached to Highland Mission), served by J. J. Potter, 1899-1900.

 Otterbein Chapel (Highland Co., VA)

 Olivet Chapel (1893 or 4)

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