In early 2013, the church experienced a time of trial and testing, during which they had no pastor. The Lord brought in another man to fill the shoes of the pastor. The Lord used this time in the church to grow the members and truly knit the heart of the people.
In late 2016, the church once again found themselves without a pastor. Although they did not have a pastor they continued serving the Lord faithfully praying for the one God would bring into the church to lead and direct them.
At the end of July 2017, the Lord brought a new shepherd into the fold, Dr Keith Taylor. Indian River Baptist Church is excited to see what the Lord has in store not only for the church, but for the entire community of Edgewater.