Oakmont Baptist Church is a missional church seeking to be the presence of Christ wherever we go and whatever we do. Since its formation on April 26, 1964 by 42 visionary and dedicated charter members, the Oakmont church family has been committed to reaching people for Jesus Christ, helping them grow and center their spiritual life in him, and then sending them out for missions, ministry, and service in the Greenville community and around the world.
We believe that what we do outside the walls of our congregation is far more important than a single, inward focus on ourselves. Our purpose statement summarizes what we hope happens in our community of faith: "Connecting Lives With Christ as the Center - through reaching, growing, and going." Currently, we celebrate that over 1,200 resident members call Oakmont their church home.
Oakmont purchased seven acres of land in 1965 on our current site on the outskirts of Greenville at that time. Now, over 45 years later after its formation, Oakmont is situated among a community of neighborhoods with surrounding retail, banking, governmental offices, and other businesses nearby. Just as Greenville has grown, so has Oakmont. Our facilities have been expanded over the years to include more classrooms, gathering spaces, and a sanctuary completed in 2003.
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Oakmont connects with several Baptist groups in doing ministry and missions. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina are our two most prominent ministry partners. In addition, Oakmont works with some of the ministries of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and the South Roanoke Baptist Association. Oakmont is also involved with other local ministry and non-profit groups that seek to care for the body, mind, and soul of people of all ages.
We invite you to explore Oakmont as you share in our worship gatherings on Sunday, attend a Bible study through our Sunday School or a small group spiritual formation class on Wednesday evenings, participate in a missions project locally, nationally, or around the world, or experience our community of faith through a Wednesday evening church-wide meal or an End of the Summer fellowship. From preschoolers to senior adults, and singles to married couples, we celebrate your participating in Oakmont's activities and ministries. We also invite you to attend an Oakmont 101 Class held three or four times each year to learn more about the Oakmont community of faith.