Ernest Kline and Amy Johnson were both from Methodist backgrounds, but since there was no Methodist church, they decided to work with Mr. Johnson and Mr. Lindsey to organize a Baptist church. Since membership in the church required baptism, on April 23, 1911 Rev. Lindsey baptized Ernest Kline, Francis Johnson, David Johnson and Amy Jane (Wyatt) Johnson in the icy waters of the Yampa river.

Northern Baptist Missionary Bertha Smith was sent to help organize the church. The small group of believers met on April 9, 1911 at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Johnson. In addition to those mentioned, Mrs. Wyatt, mother of Mrs. Johnson was also present.

The petition for charter was signed by Ernest Kline, David Johnson, Amy Johnson, Levi Johnson, Francis Johnson, Isabinda Wyatt, Rev & Mrs William Lindsey.