In June of 1964, Reverend C.C. Garrett was called as the pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church. Deacons ordained during his tenure as pastor were Dewey Carlisle, and Thomas Christian. Trustees were Walter Lee Barron, Willie Duncan, Lonnie Davis, John Nixon, O.D. English and Bennie Taylor.

Church accomplishments during his ministry: First Kindergarten and Day Care Center, kitchen and furnished dining added, purchased a Xerox machine and typewriter, hired a secretary, the tithe and offering box were purchased, envelope system began, modernized the financial system, new roof for the church, central air conditioner, renovated the parsonage and gave the church a face lift. Licensed and ordained were Reverend Edgar Baxter Morris, licensed Reverend Victor McCoy and Reverend William Sanders. He served as a statistician of Alabama State Convention and constructed the marketer (outside). His service ended in January 1978.