The original log structure housed both church and school. Early records date back to 1842. In 1849, Balcom Rains was chosen as deacon.

The present building was built in 1945. It has a good sized cemetery in front.

The contributor of this information is Wayne McCormick whose early ancestory connected to this church might be Sam & Isaac Rains and B. Graves for sure. His 3rd Great Grandmother Mary Ann Liston is buried in the Bear Creek Church Cemetery.

Bear Creek Baptist Church dates back to 1842. This church is thought to be the oldest Missionary Baptist Church in the county. Located 1 mile west of Parsons, it is located on land deeded by Matt Houston. Its name was from the name given by the early settlers to the community, Bear Creek. The original log structure was used as both church and school. Early church records date back to August 1842. Pioneer members were L. M. Stead, James K. Hall, Jacob Conder, Polly Bray, Samuell Bray, Catharyn Wilson, Harvey Fredda, Maude Turner, Lastima Houston, Sam Rains, Edmon Pettigrew, Isaac Rains, Calvin Watson, Austry Hays, Daniel Brown, A. C. Rains, Henry Myracle, and 11 slaves. In 1842, 2 deacons were chosen, Issac Rains and B. Graves. An early preacher was T. W. Stark. In 1849, Balcom Rains was chosen as deacon.