The Caldwell International Pentecostal Holiness Church has a glorious history. The Caldwell Pentecostal Holiness Church was organized in the month of February 1920. This makes it one of the older churches in the Appalachian Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. The following history of the early days of the churches was written by Rev. John B. Daugherty, founded and organizer of the church. He says: “J. C. Daugherty opened a revival in brother John Seldomridge’s store building in December 1919 and continued for three weeks. Brother J. C. Harless assisting in the latter part of the meeting. Much was accomplished in showing the people their privilege in the Gospel of “old time Power’.

We made an appointment to preach once a month. A Sunday School was organized, and prayer meetings were held. On return to my appointment January 28, 1920, we found the place ripe for the meeting to continue. Brother Harless being with me we continued with wonderful results. Many were saved, others sanctified, others received the Holy Ghost, and some healed. On closing, we organized a church with six charter members whose names are as follows; Sister Allie Sergeon, Julia Sams, Pearl Sergeon, Beckley Masters, Gladis Thomas and Brother Clide Sergeon.” In view of the fact that this account was written by Rev. J. B. Daugherty has been preserved.

The church from the very beginning has been a growing church. Under the leadership of faithful ministers, it has made steady progress. The building was erected, and as of the size of the congregation began to increase, Sunday School rooms were added to the front. This met the need for several years. In many places people were moving from the country to the city, and most country churches were declining in attendance. However, the Caldwell church refuses to conform to this idea and continued to grow. More Sunday school rooms were needed. The church voted to make an addition to the rear of the church. With new addition the church now has a nice auditorium, twelve Sunday school rooms including the assembly room. In addition to these it has a pastor's Study, Sunday School secretary's office, one utility room, and two restrooms. For many years one pastor served the Caldwell and White Sulphur Springs churches. The pastor lived in a parsonage in White Sulphur Springs. Part of this time the pastor oversaw two other churches in the district. In 1949 the conference appointed Rev. Paul Hambrick as a full-time pastor of the Caldwell Church. The Church bought a parsonage and for the first time had a full-time pastor living in the community. The church started with six members. Today the membership is 102. Sunday School started with a small number attending. Today there are over 200 enrolled.

The record Sunday school attendance is 360.

The original church property was worth approximately $3,500.00.

The church property today including the parsonage is worth $50,000.00.

The Lord has done great things for the Caldwell Church thereof we are very thankful.

The church started with six members. Today the membership is 95. The church officials are as follows:

Deacons: Frank Defibaugh, Paul Boggs, Dave Williams
Treasurer: Teresa Boggs
Trustees: Frank Defibaugh, Wayne Morgan, Paul Boggs

The Sunday School started with a small number attending. Today there are 211 enrolled. Our youth ministry has an enrollment of 60. The Christian Education officials are:
C.E. Director: Dave Williams
Superintendent: Paul Boggs
Assistant Superintendent: Joe Jackson
Secretary/Treasurer: Anna Defibaugh
Assistant Sec./Treas: Aretha Dowdy
Youth Leader: Michelle Harrison

The Women's Ministries has an enrollment of 23. The officers are:
President: Anna Defibaugh
Vice. Pres: Linda Morgan
Secretary/Treasure: Oretha Morgan
Council Advisor: Violet Harrison

The Men's Ministries has an enrollment of 14. The officers are:
President: Paul Boggs
Vice President: Dave Williams
Secretary/treasurer: Henry Campbell

On June 24^th 2016 a historical flood called “The 1,000^nd year flood” tour though the small town of Caldwell, West Virginia devastating the entire town as well as many other surrounding areas, completely destroying the well known “Caldwell Pentecostal Holiness Church”. Although the structure still stood after the flood waters receded the damage to the church was extreme. The future of the church was uncertain, to better foresee the future of our church a building engineer was assigned to assess the building to see if it was going to be able to be repaired or tore down. Sadly the engineer deemed it to be beyond repair and had to be torn down. Majority of the congregation wanted to try and save the old church since this is not the only flood it has been though; and so many fond memories where made there over 96 years. Since this flood in particular was much faster moving and destructive the structure suffered major structural damage and fear of mold was a concern if they were to try to rebuild. The building still stood for another 7 months before finally being razed on December 27, 2016 at approximately 10 O’clock that morning by All Construction Inc.. The Church Building was about 96 years old.