Church of Christ Woodlawn Hills

Deep in the heart of San Antonio, a beacon of faith stands tall. The Church of Christ Woodlawn Hills has witnessed decades of devotion and community. The story of Church of Christ Woodlawn Hills begins not here, but in a humble home at 807 Oakwood. In 1955, a group of believers, led by Toby Bunch, began meeting. Their faith resonated, growing beyond the confines of their home. Soon, they moved to a rented house, a temporary sanctuary while they secured a permanent location. In 1956, the church found its home at 1742 Bandera Road. The Church of Christ Woodlawn Hills took root and flourished. Over the years, the church expanded physically, adding classrooms and restrooms in the 1970s. It also grew spiritually, nurtured by dedicated elders, deacons, and a succession of eleven preachers. These men, including Charles Waller, Harold Trimble, M. Roy Stevens, Frank Perigo, Dan Shipley, Carl Vernon, Hollis Windham, Joe Fitch, James DeVoll, John Evans, and Terry Starling, guided the congregation with wisdom and inspired them with powerful sermons. The Church of Christ Woodlawn Hills wasn’t just a local gathering. It was a pillar of support for ministries across the United States and abroad. The church’s commitment to spreading the Gospel extended far beyond San Antonio. By 2008, the Church of Christ Woodlawn Hills was thriving. However, the Bandera Road building could no longer accommodate the growing congregation. A vision for the future took shape. The church purchased land on Lost Lane at Grissom Road. Members rallied, increasing their contributions to fund the construction of a new, larger facility. In 2010, Zuber Construction of Kerrville, Texas, began bringing this vision to life. Broadway Bank partnered with the church, providing financing for the project. On October 16, 2011, the Grissom Road Church of Christ held its first service. This new building, a testament to the enduring faith and dedication of the Woodlawn Hills congregation, carried forward the same commitment to biblical teachings and worship. Though the location changed, the spirit of the Church of Christ Woodlawn Hills lived on in the Grissom Road congregation.