The Bonsack United Methodist church had its beginnings on August 29, 1874. It began as Bonsack Methodist Episcopal Church South. George and Mary Cook conveyed the land where the first church was located. It was originally on the Roanoke Circuit.  In May 1891, it was reported that the congregation had raised $80.00 to purchase a bell.  

The Ladies Aid Society was very instrumental in raising funds for church use. They would organize wonderful old-fashioned ice cream socials.  In 1934, the original Antioch Church was torn down and the ground was broken for the new Bonsack Methodist Church.  It is located across the road from the present Church.  Since this was during the depression, the men of the church had to do most of the work themselves. 

In the early 1900’s, the Epworth League was started for the young people in the church.  The name of this group was changed to Methodist Youth Fellowship and now is called the United Methodist Youth Fellowship.  Many of our youth have gone on into the ministry and many hold current positions of leadership in our church today. 

The church had its first full time minister in 1953.  The Reverend James Buford needed a parsonage.  At Quarterly Conference, a building committee drew up plans and Alfred N. Cook and his family offered the site.  The parsonage was erected and is now our Parish House. 

At the Quarterly Conference May 1957, plans were made for an Educational Building.  In 1961, five acres of land were purchased.  In 1963 an architect completed plans for a proposed church.  The ground was broken for our present facility on April l3, 1966.  Reverend William Gardner was the pastor at this time.  The first service was held in the new building on August 13, 1967. 

In 1982, the people voted to hire an architect to design our current day sanctuary.  Ground was broken on June 5, 1983.  Three stained glass windows were brought from the old sanctuary and placed in the new building to symbolize BUMC's past.  These have since been relocated to a wall in the narthex.  The first service was held in the present sanctuary on April 8, 1984. 

In 1999, we celebrated 125 years of service to our parishioners and the community.  Real growth began to happen in the late 80sand early 90s. John Ashley was appointed as pastor in June 1991.  In 1997, needs were assessed and plans were drawn for more educational space to accommodate the growing membership.

In the year 2000, we said goodbye to John Ashley after nine years of service to this congregation and welcomed Ronald K. Morris as our Senior Pastor. 

In 2005, we voted to add on to our church building.  This was completed in April of 2007.  Our new facility includes more seating in the sanctuary, a family life building, additional Sunday School space, an expanded narthex, a new music room, and new administrative offices. In July of 2007, Ronnie Morris was transferred to another Parish and the Reverend Dr. Richard Daily came on board for a year.

In July of 2008, Tim Tate became our Senior Pastor.  With Tim as our spiritual leader, we expect great things to happen at Bonsack UMC in the years to come.