According to our first church historian, Sister Fannie Allen, Campbell Chapel's history began on August 5, 1886 when a group of Christian believers met in the home of Brother and Sister McGuire at 995 Delgany Street in West Denver. Here the West Side Mission was formed.

Campbell's first pastor, Rev. James Thomas Smith, worked and labored diligently with the membership which soon purchased a house at 33rd and Larimer Street. After renovating the property to accommodate a sanctuary and a living space for the pastor, the West Side mission was renamed Paul Quinn Mission. The church grew rapidly.

After Rev. Smith retired as pastor, Rev. John Turner was assigned as the pastor. It was under his administration that the Paul Quinn Mission was renamed Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church - our church was named in honor of Bishop Jabez P. Campbell who was the eighth bishop to be elected by the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Throughout our rich history, the Campbell Chapel family has never lost sight of how far the Lord has brought us. Through many building renovations, acquisitions of property, and the appointments of many pastors, Campbell has remained faithful. Nothing could have been accomplished without the loyalty and faithfulness of the pastors and laypersons who labored tirelessly. Men, women, rich, poor, young, and senior citizens have played an integral role in Campbell's history.

We will not forget the pioneers who sacrificed to make Campbell Chapel who we are today. Lest we forget, a body of Christian believers working together can move mountains. May God continue to grant us the wisdom, courage and strength to run with perseverance the race marked out for us.