Poplar Springs Baptist Church was constituted in 1876.  It is believed that charter members of Poplar Springs came from Coneross Baptist Church.  The charter members included Joseph Brewer, C. H. Chastain, J. O. L. Abbott and J. M. Sanders.

The first church building was a one-room wooden structure complete with pot belly stove and kerosene lamps.

In 1877, the church was received as a member of the Fork Baptist Association.  Several years later, the Beaverdam Baptist Association was constituted, and Poplar Springs Baptist Church was received into its membership.

In 1949, a new building was built with a large sanctuary and a full basement for Sunday School classrooms.  Through the years, several additions and renovations were made including an indoor baptistry, restrooms, a pastor's study and additional classrooms.  The building was later bricked, and stained glass windows and central heat and air were installed.

One hundred years after the first church was established, dedication and open house were held in 1976 for our present sanctuary, a facility with a seating capacity of 400+.  Today our church has a membership of over four hundred, offering Sunday worship services, Sunday School, Discipleship Training, Wednesday night prayer service, Wednesday Bible School and missions programs.

Numerous pastors have faithfully served Poplar Springs.  The first pastor on record was the Reverend M. Hix.  Rev. Houston Hawkins was the first full time pastor, serving as pastor for twenty eight years.  Our current pastor is Rev. Tim Sheriff.