Heck I saw that growing up as a kid in my hometown....that church seemed to attract the “elites” and those who wanted to label themselves as “church goers” but not the least bit religious...they were an arrogant bunch.
....”maybe a few remnants left holding it together and running the show”...
I don’t know how that church is today in my hometown....but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s altogether in other hands or as you say a few hold outs.
I went to the Baptist Church growing up....and never regretted that in all my travels and having to find other churches to worship in. That gave me a strong enough foundation to build from after I was saved as an adult.........and God did use those early Sunday school classes later on in my life as a Christian. I remembered that which mattered.