ELKINS -- The Landmark Baptist Church of Elkins celebrated its 35 years of ministry in the community with a cookout after services on Sunday. The church, which was founded by Dr. Kenneth Shiflet in 1991, began as a mission work fully supported by Landmark Baptist Church of Richmond, the Atlantic Baptist Bible Fellowship, and 16 other Baptist churches. The Landmark Baptist Church of Elkins officially organized in early 1992 with 36 members. The church was constructed by volunteer laborers from New Testament Church Planting, members of Landmark Baptist and other churches. A new addition to the church was constructed in 2002, contributing much-needed seating, a nursery facility, and Sunday School space.