Before the end of the year these new converts handed themselves together and organized the congregation known as the "Christian Church or Disciples of Christ at Paris, Ky." The congregation worshipped for some time in the Court House, having no house of their own. By the following year they had so increased as to be able to erect a small brick building, located on the same site as the building used up to 1902.
Elder Allen was employed as regular preacher, giving part of his time each month to this congregation. He was assisted from time to time by Elder Gano. The two had charge of the congregation up to 1835 or 1836, when they were succeeded by Elder Aylette Raines. He was succeeded in order by Elders R. C. Ricketts, David S. Burnet, John G. Tompkins, G. B. Moore, Wm. S. Giltner, L. L. Pinkerton, L. Pyron, John Shackleford, David Walk, C. K. Marshall, John S. Sweeney, S. L. Darsie, and C. E. Morgan.
In 1857-58, the congregation had grown so in numbers that a larger house was needed. The old building was torn down and the second building, a larger and more commodious building, was erected at a cost of about $25,000. This building was dedicated in June, 1859, and was used continuously until 1902.
Under the long and successful ministry of J. S. Sweeney, covering twenty-nine years, the congregation had so increased as to again demand a still larger house. Under the ministry and leadership of S. Lloyd Darsie, successor of Elder Sweeney, the present new stone building, with all the latest improvements, was planned, completed and furnished at a cost of about $55,000. It was dedicated December 21, 1902, with the entire debt provided for either in cash or good pledges. The congregation has steadily increased from a small band to a strong church of about 800. This is one of the strongest church of the disciples, and under the able leadership of its present minister, Carey E. Morgan, is still growing in strength and usefulness.