Germantown Baptist Church is a biblical community of disciples of Jesus Christ who desire to be vessels through whom God works to advance His kingdom here and to the ends of the earth in the power of the Holy Spirit all for the glory of God.
The overarching vision for Germantown Baptist Church is summarized as this:Christ's desire is that the Church expand exponentially around the globe until every nation, tribe, and tongue has had the opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Revelation 7:9-10).Germantown exists to serve Christ by increasing the number of equipped disciples who serve as faithful agents of His grace and ambassadors of His ever-expanding Kingdom on earth.We do this practically through the two-fold ministry of evangelism and teaching. Evangelism and teaching are supported by and permeate every programmatic ministry of the church.These programmatic ministry areas are worshipping, equipping, and mobilizing. Every programmatic offering of Germantown Baptist Church is aligned within one of these three areas and expresses the overarching ministries of evangelism and teaching.
Having a clear set of core values is essential for Germantown Baptist Church to remain focused on God's mission and purpose. These values provide direction and unity, ensuring that all aspects of church life and ministry are aligned with God's will and help us fulfill His calling as a church.
We believe that we have been created by God to worship Him as the body of Christ, both privately and corporately. You are an important part of the church as we lift our praises to Him each week.
We believe God has called us to look more like Jesus as we grow in relationship with Him. There are opportunities at GBC to dive deeper with Christ and learn about living as a committed disciple.
We believe we have the obligation and privilege to serve others. We offer numerous opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those around us.
We believe it is our responsibility to take the gospel to the world. We want to help you know how you can be on mission both locally and globally.
Germantown Baptist Church was founded in 1836 as New Hope Baptist Church with a building on Germantown Road. The original chapel was destroyed by fire in 1862 when Federal forces took command of the community. The building was reconstructed in the same location and still stands today as a historic monument.
In 1995 we completed construction on our current building located at 9450 Poplar Ave. The campus serves as a vital tool in living out our core values by creating opportunities to worship God, grow in Christ, serve others, and reach the nations. Whether it's through corporate worship, Bible studies, recreational activities, or hosting local groups, our facilities help us fulfill God’s mission by building connections and providing a place where people can encounter the love of Christ.
