In the summer of 1996, three families had a burden for planting a new work church in Lawton.  John Peck, Ronnie & Laquita Shaw, Rick & Janie Lowe began seeking God’s direction for this vision. Dayspring Community Church held its first worship service on February 2, 1997 in John’s living room.

   The vision for this young church was to be used by God to present the gospel of Christ in a contemporary and relevant way.  The church relocated to Baptist Student Union building near Cameron University and prepared to call its first pastor.

   Chris Stephens was called to serve as a part-time pastor in August of 1998.  Chris and Nikki commuted to Lawton from Fort Worth, Texas each week while he completed his studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.   He became Dayspring’s first full time pastor in May of 1999.

   Since that time God has continued to bless the Dayspring family with continued growth.  The church later met for a time on racquetball courts at the Center of Good Health and in the gymnasium at the Lawton Christian School.  Several other new work churches have been started because of the influence and assistance of Dayspring.  

    The church purchased 20 acres of land located at 8612 NW Cache Road in Lawton and the construction of the first building was completed in May of 2005.