The first services were held in houses in the locality until the first chapel building was erected in 1859 with seating for 380 people.
[1] Like many Baptist chapels in the locality, Thomas Price was involved in its formation and preached at the opening services, together with Benjamin Evans of Heolyfelin.
[2] Evans served as minister of Soar, as well as Heolyfelin, until his departure to Neath in 1861.
Eventually, Vaughan Pugh became minister in 1917, and during a short but successful ministry, several renovations were made including a new vestry.
[2] Following his departure there was another period without a minister and Cynog Williams of Heolyfelin took charge of Soar.