1987

        Larry Webb moved from California to Kansas City where he and Jerry Johnston were planning to start a church.  After a few months, they both realized that this was not God's plan.  Larry Webb joined Antioch Bible Baptist Church and was on staff as the Youth Minister.  After 6 months, Pastor Joe Kreeger of Antioch Bible Baptist Church, convinced Larry that God had sent him to Kansas City to start a church in Platte County.

1988

        With help from Antioch Bible Baptist Church, Larry Webb with his family and 8 other families started Metro Baptist Church at 8114 NW Prairie View Rd.  The first services were conducted on May 1, 1988.

1992

        Pastor Webb had to move back to California due to health problems, at which time Bill Burrows became the pastor until October 1993.

1993

        In April 1993, Metro Baptist moved to 10336 NW Prairie View Rd to a larger building.  Metro Baptist was at this location until April 1994 when it moved to its present location at 1510 NW Vivion Rd.  Pastor Lon Stewart became the pastor of Metro Baptist Church in October 1993. 

2005

        In January 2004, at the milestone of 50 years in the ministry, Pastor Stewart has decided to retire from the pastorate.  One year later, January 2005, Dr. Rick Shrader answered the call to be the current pastor.

2006

        In January 2006, the Lord blessed Metro Baptist Church by the addition of Rev. Terry Wilkes as Associate Pastor and Minister of Music.  He and his wife, Kathy, have two sons:  Marcus and Harrison.  The Metro Baptist Church family is thrilled to enjoy the benefits of Bro. Terry's many years of experience especially in the area of church music.

        In February of 2006, Rev. Aron Schrepfer and his wife, Rebekah, began commuting from Des Moines, IA on the weekends while Aron finished his semesters at Faith Baptist Bible College.  Aron taught the Senior High Youth Sunday School, and Rebekah played the piano.  

2007

    In January 2007, Bro. Aron Schrepfer came on staff full-time, and the Schrepfers moved to the Kansas City area permanently.  Now the Youth Group is able to meet not only on Sundays, but also on Wednesday nights.   They also enjoy many activities and trips as well.  Pastor Aron and his wife, Rebekah, have one son, Matthew.