About Us
Our History
At a cottage prayer meeting in the summer of 1943, the need for a church in the community was expressed in a testimony. This was the actual beginning of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Outdoor services were conducted by Reverend Geter Poarch and Reverend Grady Hamby in the groves of the Mr. Cam Berry residence. This led to the organization of a Sunday School, which was held on Sunday afternoons with surrounding churches participating. As Sunday School grew, a need for a church building was seen. In November of 1943, Oak Ridge Baptist Church was organized in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Zimmerman. In the early spring of 1944, work began on the initial sanctuary for the church and the rest is history.
In the years since 1943, Oak Ridge Baptist Church has enjoyed a rich history of worshiping God and ministering to people within the church and surrounding community. Today, just like in the 1940s, you will find the people at Oak Ridge excited about worshiping God and meeting the needs of others in Christ’s name. Simply put, Oak Ridge is a gathering of individuals connected through a shared faith in Jesus Christ, who want to live out that faith in a real and genuine way.
Our Staff
Nicholas Wilson, Senior Pastor
Pastor Nick started in ministry in 2004 and joined the staff at Oak Ridge in August 2018. Nick and his wife Misty have been married since 2002 and have two sons, Andru and Cooper. Pastor Nick has a passion for teaching the Bible and helping people apply it in their daily life. Outside of the church, Pastor Nick enjoys farming beef cattle, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Jacob Gibson, Student Pastor
Pastor Jacob answered the call to Student Ministry in 2022 and joined the staff at Oak Ridge in 2024. Jacob and his wife, Hope, have been married since May 2022.
Pastor Jacob has a huge passion for student ministry. Pastor Jacob desires to see all students grow spiritually and as young, respectable adults in their community. Pastor Jacob constantly challenges the students to be the best version of themselves and to do that, we use God’s Holy Word! Pastor Jacob is very creative in ministry. He puts together unique bible studies that connect with students in their everyday lives, creates unique events throughout the year, and takes students into the community for mission and outreach opportunities.
Outside of the church, Pastor Jacob enjoys spending time with family, fishing, traveling, and going to the beach.
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Oak Ridge Baptist Church
7449 Oak Ridge Church Rd,
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Phone: (828) 874-0891
Fax: (828) 874-6291
Email: orbc@oakridgebaptistchurch.net
Church Office hours: Tues-Friday 9am – 2pm
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