• Due to overcrowding in the sanctuary two additional services were implemented into the early morning service (with the building of the new sanctuary in 2004 we returned to two Sunday worship services).
• In April 1983 the church was renovated at a cost of $100,000.00.
• On August 24, 1986 we marched into our newly renovated church led by our pastor.
• After seventy- eight years of division Wayland Baptist church and Israel Baptist church were united in service and Holy Communion on May 5, 1986 through the intervention of Pastor Wilson.
• The Mattie B. Uzzle Outreach Center was opened 1994.
• Israel held its first Sanctuary Without Walls Ministry service on August 2, 1990, taking the word of God to the street
• On April 21, 2001 we broke ground for our new sanctuary. The mortgage was signed for the new sanctuary July 21, 2003 with a cost of $6 million dollars. The actual cost of the new sanctuary is over 6.5 million dollars.
• Collington Square Community Association with assistance from Pastor Wilson developed Erica's Garden.
• February 1, 2006 the historian position became an official staff position of the church it is now officially known as the CHURCH HISTORIAN position of Israel Baptist Church. In the past this was an unofficial position.
• We have over 30 ministries.
• We have two bible study classes Tuesdays at 7:00 pm led by Pastor Wilson and on Saturday at 12 noon led by Minster Earl Green.
• We also have two Prayer services Wednesday at 6am and Thursday at 12 noon.
• Praise and worship service is held on Friday at 7pm

On August 22, 2004 with much excitement, after many prayers, worry, and pledges we marched proudly into our new beautiful edifice.

A propane gas explosion took place September 2004 in the new sanctuary. Thankfully, the sanctuary was closed and unoccupied at the time with minimal damage to the building. The affected areas were confined to the ladies restroom and adjoining rooms.
On August 28, 2005 the cornerstone laying service began on the corner of Washington and E. Preston Street

The purpose of the cornerstone is to represent the strength of the church".