1939
Membership rose to 46; total budget was $780.93. The S.D.A. church was still sharing expenses.

1940
Membership rose to 50; total budget was $639.00. Rev. William F. Willings accepted a call to the pastorate on August 29, 1940.

1941
Total budget for the year was $659.95.

1942
During the early part of the year schools covering their duties were held for church officers and deacons. The deacons took part in preaching during the month of July. Rev. Willings left for defense work. Dr. James R. Denham was sent as supply and called as interim for duration.

1943
Regular church organizational board meetings were held. A Vacation Bible School and two revival meetings were planned but canceled because of lack of personnel. Fourteen new members were received. A tradition of designating the first 10% of gross giving to missions was initiated. Rev. Denham left before year’s end.

1944
Rev. Joseph M. Johnson was called as interim. Elmer Bankus offered to give to the parsonage lot to the church.

1945
The "Brookings Baptist Church" acquired title of the "Community Church" building in which it had been meeting as one of several participants. It was not faced with the responsibilities of ownership, insurance and maintenance. Rev. W.F. Willings returned to take up pastoral duties in March but resigned because of poor health in June. Rev. C.E. Denham was called as the new pastor.

1946
A new furnace was installed in the church building. A need was expressed for a constitution and by-laws. The parsonage building fund now had $2000.00 in it. There were 17 new members.

1947

The interior of the church was painted. A new piano was purchased for $600.00. Ground breaking for the parsonage was April 20, 1947. Rev. Denham retired after 50 years in the ministry. The total budget was $3,501.00. A refrigerator was purchased for the parsonage. Rev. Nick Neufeldt was called August 31, 1947.

1948
Trustees began regular meetings. A budget of $4,500.00 was adopted. Parsonage was turned over to pastor for first occupancy. Pastor’s salary raised to $70.00 per week. A new constitution is adopted. Held a revival meeting with Noble Crawford Baptisms. Became legally "Baptist Community Church" of Brookings.

1949
Filled its first White Cross Quota and shipped to Dr. A.C. Osterholm in Belgian Congo. Total budget was $8,073.36. Placed a float in July 4th Lily Parade. Built tables, chairs, benches for Sunday School. Insulated parsonage.

1950
Voted to accept responsibility of "Displaced Persons" family. Adopted budget of $5,620.00. Pastor Neufeldt resigned on May 24, 1950. Rev. John Membower arrived July 9, 1950 at a salary of $50.00 per week, parsonage fuel cost of $365.00 and a yearly car allowance.

1951
Added 47 new members. Mission policy of giving 10% reaffirmed. Sponsored cub scout pack. Total receipts were $6,968.00. Rented basement to School District 17-C for $50.00 per month. Installed new oil burner and 1000 gallon tank. RE-established choir director’s salary at $40.00 per month.