Dellcrest Church of Christ, formerly known as Coliseum Park Church of Christ, had its beginning in 1951.  Prior to its inception, members who lived on the east side of the city traveled a great distance to attend the West Laurel Street Church of Christ, located on the west side of San Antonio.  As a result, the late Alvin Davis and C. F. Richardson, both members of the West Laurel Street church, talked about establishing a church on San Antonio’s east side.  They both agreed that establishing a Church of Christ on the east side would be a good work and they presented this idea to the West Laurel Street brethren. The brethren, as well as the members, supported this idea and selected four men to organize the work.  C. F. Richardson was selected as minister, Abraham Davis, treasurer, Olester Burnley (deceased), secretary, and Alvin Davis, who was commissioned to take care of the material affairs.  The new congregation began as the East Side Church of Christ, with Brother C. F. Richardson serving the congregation from September 1951 until December 26, 1967.  During his tenure, the membership grew about 200, not counting military/non-stationary members, children, and those who died. After Brother Richardson moved to Oregon, Brother Louis Blair, a faithful member and former minister preached for the congregation from December 1967 until February 1969.  Brother Blair was quite instrumental in helping the church select a new minister, prior to his departure, as well as assisting in the Lord's addition of 26 members to the church. In February 1969, Brother Roosevelt Sams, a dedicated and devoted minister, his wife Sister Izetta Sams, and their daughters came to work with the, then known, Coliseum Park Church of Christ.  Brother Sams served the congregation from February 1969 until his retirement in February 1990.  During the 21 years that Brother Sams labored with the congregation, the church made many accomplishments that included relocating to a new building due to substantial growth.