Since 1990
Forty-three people, a rented gym, and a lot of faith.
In 1990, after receiving biblical counsel from several pastors, the Timothy W. Jackson family launched out in faith to start Community Baptist Church.
The first service was held in October 1990 at Waverly Middle School. Forty-three people came. The church was incorporated that November, and the charter was signed in December.
What began in a rented gym is now a church home on Mt. Hope Highway with a choir, a food pantry, missionaries on five continents, and a Wednesday night full of kids.
Why we exist
To make and mature disciples who are becoming more like the Lord Jesus Christ — through sound biblical preaching, evangelism, sacred music, prayer, and training believers to use their gifts for service.
The long version
How we got here.
- 1990
Forty-three people in a gym
The first service was held in October at Waverly Middle School. The church was incorporated in November, and the charter was signed that December.
- 1991
The first missionary family
Community Baptist took on the support of its first missionary family, serving in Brazil — the beginning of a missions program that now reaches five continents.
- 1994
Land on Mt. Hope Highway
The church purchased 6.79 acres on Mt. Hope Highway in Delta Township, with a view toward building a permanent home.
- 1997
A building of our own
The church building was constructed, with construction and pastoral guidance from Rev. Wray Jackson.
- 2002
Room to grow
A fellowship hall addition was completed, expanding the church's capacity for meals, classes, and ministry.
- 2009
A second generation on staff
Joe Jackson joined the staff full time in May, after four summers as an intern, and years as a camp counselor, missions trip leader, and retreat coordinator.
- Today
Still here, still at it
Sixteen ministries, a mobile food pantry serving over a hundred families at a time, Master Club and Teen Hour every Wednesday, and a Car Show for Christ every May.
Still at it
A church that shows up.
Sixteen ministries have grown out of that first service in 1990 — prayer and soulwinning, music, youth programs, summer internships, bus ministry, camping, discipleship training, addiction recovery, food pantry services, and community outreach.
Missionary support started with one family headed to Brazil in 1991. Today Community Baptist supports families on five continents.
Come and see for yourself.
Sunday School at 9:45, morning worship at 11:00. Park around back — greeters will be waiting at the rear entrance.
Or call the church office at (517) 322-0808