"...the winds blew, and beat upon that thouse; and it fell not; For it was founded upon a rock." - Matthew 7:25

In October of 1963, a former sergeant with 20 years of military service, the Rev. Charles H. Brown, Jr. became the new pastor. He had been a frequent visitor to First Baptist while stationed at Camp Kilmer in Edison, NJ. He became interim pastor in March of 1963, when Rev. Wooding became ill. A seven-member search committee, led by Deacon Bussey conducted the search for a new pastor. After interviewing and bringing several ministers for trial sermons, the committee recommended Rev. Brown. He was elected for an "Indefinite Term" as Pastor.

A new direction was set. Many things changed, such as the manner of fundraising, types of worship services and increased emphasis on the children of the church. However, no matter how things changed, the church remained the same... "growing, developing, building and strengthening the foundation".

Rev. Brown brought to First Baptist a sense of history and a structured approach to the ministry. His gift was a highly chronicled period that produced a historical legacy to the church. The church continued to grow and develop, never forgetting the history, but also staying in stride with the turbulent 60's, the triumphant 70's the "Me" 80's and finally taking us to the brink of the 90's when once again we would change leaders, but continue to move forward.

Fundraising activities launched during the mid 1960's were different than those in the past. Rev. Brown felt that the church shouldn't depend on paid programs, such as concerts within the church facilities, because it excluded people who could not pay for access to the church during this time. He emphasized the need to focus on tithing to help negate the need for regular fundraising. During Rev. Brown's tenure, a $65,000 extension to the church was built.

First Baptist began the 70's decade actively engaged in the advancement of the church. Many small committees had sprung up in the 60's to meet the needs of the quickly growing church. There was room for everyone who wanted to take part, but more importantly there was also fellowship. In reviewing the Quarterly Bulletins it quickly becomes clear that each member of every organization was important. Every birthday was noted, as well as, deaths, illnesses and vacations. Friends working together moving into the 1970's.

The 1976 founding of the Golden Ages for Senior Citizens over 70 was an example or members continually recognizing the seniors of the church.