Indian Field Methodist Church traces its roots to the late 18th century, when a 1768 petition to establish Protestant congregations in South Carolina’s “back country” included “The Protestant Church of St. George on Indian Field Swamp.” Settlers from Germany and Switzerland, along with English colonists from the Lowcountry, helped form the congregation, which was formally organized in the late 1700s and soon became known as the “Mother Church” of upper Dorchester County. Rev. Edward West is recognized as the first known pastor in 1788. The church gained early prominence through the preaching of Bishop Francis Asbury, a foundational leader of American Methodism, who visited Indian Fields multiple times and documented his experiences in his journals. 

On December 21, 1801, Asbury preached from 1 John 4:16–17 and expressed gratitude for the blessings he encountered during his stay. He returned again on January 13, 1803, preaching from Hebrews 10:38 and noting the difficulty of traveling through swampy terrain. In his journal, he wrote: "January thirteenth, eighteen and three..." He stated that he stayed in the home of John Moorer." John Moorer was the great-grandfather of Martha H. M. Moorer, who helped record much of Indian Field Church’s history.

Indian Field has had four church buildings since its start. The first original wooden church was built on a clay hill to avoid rain runoff and served the growing Methodist community. Over time, the congregation constructed several new buildings, each reflecting the church’s growth and the evolving needs of its members. By 1848, the church hosted quarterly meetings under leaders like Rev. James Wragg Capers, and following the Civil War, a third building, erected during Reconstruction, included a sanctuary with classrooms and furnishings handmade by local members. The cemetery, still in use today, saw its first burial in 1819 and remains a sacred space for generations of families.

In 1951, Mrs. Sarah Kizer donated land for a new church building, and by 1952, a fourth structure was completed. The current brick sanctuary was dedicated in 1955 under the leadership of Rev. Horne, the first full-time pastor. In 2024, Indian Field made the historic decision to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church and now stands as an Independent Methodist Church, continuing its commitment to biblical truth and Spirit-led ministry. Through centuries of change, trials, and triumphs, God has faithfully led Indian Field blessing its people, strengthening its mission, and writing a story that proclaims His glory.