Oakhurst Baptist Church

Oakhurst Baptist Church Oakhurst Baptist Church is located in the Oakhurst Community in Decatur, GA. All are welcome as we come together to be the church of God in Christ.

We are a Baptist congregation with a rich and unique evolution, from large and quintessential SBC model to radical example of engaged Christian discipleship. Through the crucible of racial integration in the 1960s, the church learned that we could take a stand for integrity and not only survive, but eventually—through much toil and transformation—even thrive. Largely because of the leadership of a

relative outsider (a Canadian) as pastor and a small band of powerful, faithful people who were converted around the issue, the church was able to transcend its cultural captivity. A large percentage of the church membership left, and those remaining found a new identity in writing a covenant. All this helped create an environment in which church members would continue to examine cultural issues in light of a more radical vision of the gospel, as well as the principles of the Radical Reformation which historic Baptists had helped to start centuries ago. At each crossroads issue—including women’s rights, homelessness, gay and le***an rights, peace and justice, disability rights and others—the church wrestled and reaffirmed this particular commitment to authentic Christian living. There exists now a firmly rooted culture of expectation that we will model among Baptists and other Christians a radical form of integrity to our own tradition coupled with openness and relevance to a multi-cultural, inter-faith world. Oakhurst Baptist Church is affiliated with the following:

Alliance of Baptists - http://allianceofbaptists.org
American Baptist Church of the South - http://www.abcots.org
American Baptists USA - http://www.abc-usa.org
Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America - http://www.bpfna.org
Baptist World Alliance - http://www.bwanet.org
Decatur Cooperative Ministry - http://www.decaturcooperativeministry.org
Welcoming & Affirming Baptists - http://www.awab.org

Missions which OBC currently supports:

Chin Church - http://www.oakhurstbaptist.org/ministry/chin-church
Cuba Mission Group - http://www.oakhurstbaptist.org/ministry/cuba-mission-group
Decatur Cooperative Ministry - http://www.oakhurstbaptist.org/ministry/decatur-cooperative-ministry
Peacemakers Missions Group - http://www.oakhurstbaptist.org/ministry/peacemakers-mission-group
Pride Parade - http://www.oakhurstbaptist.org/ministry/pride-parade
Service for the Community - http://www.oakhurstbaptist.org/ministry/service-community
Oakhurst Recovery Program - http://www.oakhurstbaptist.org/ministry/oakhurst-recovery-program
Volunteer & Mission Opportunities - http://www.oakhurstbaptist.org/ministry/volunteer-mission-opportunites

Many of our church members and staff will be away at All Church Retreat this weekend, so all in person activities have b...
08/26/2026

Many of our church members and staff will be away at All Church Retreat this weekend, so all in person activities have been cancelled for this Sunday. If you are on our email list, you should receive a Zoom link to join worship virtually. If you would like to join our mailing list, please email [email protected].

08/25/2026
08/17/2026

Thank you to Annabette, Josh, and David for this beautiful version of Spencer LaJoye’s “Plowshare Prayer.”

07/27/2026

Our congregation participated in a dialogue sermon based on Matthew 13:31-33. This is what they imagined together.

07/13/2026

Lee Bains sent us out singing and dancing today!

Oakhurst’s Summer Jam! Starting Wednesday, July 8, 7:00 p.m.With the Sanctuary Choir on summer hiatus, Wednesday evening...
07/05/2026

Oakhurst’s Summer Jam! Starting Wednesday, July 8, 7:00 p.m.

With the Sanctuary Choir on summer hiatus, Wednesday evenings in the Choir Room are open—and you’re invited!

Whether you’re a seasoned musician or someone who’s never tried a solo but feels that little spark of curiosity, Summer Jam is your space. Come work on a piece you’ve been thinking about, explore how you want it to sound, or try out something you might like to share with the congregation one Sunday. We define “sacred” music broadly here at Oakhurst, so bring your imagination.

Uh-oh! Someone was left unattended with rainbows and glitter. It must be time for our Annual Drag Brunch! THIS Sunday, J...
06/24/2026

Uh-oh! Someone was left unattended with rainbows and glitter. It must be time for our Annual Drag Brunch!

THIS Sunday, June 28, 2026. Brunch begins at 10:30 and the show starts at 11am. Potluck style brunch. Family friendly!

You can also join by Zoom. The zoom broadcast will begin at 11am.

“If our God is only for us, then our God is too small.” - Rev. Meagan Smith
06/21/2026

“If our God is only for us, then our God is too small.”
- Rev. Meagan Smith

We are so exited to host our third annual Gospel Drag Brunch! We can’t wait to welcome back Canzara SZN, Tucker Aye Alxn...
06/04/2026

We are so exited to host our third annual Gospel Drag Brunch! We can’t wait to welcome back Canzara SZN, Tucker Aye Alxndr, and Molly Alxndr of the House of Alxndr. Miss Terra Cotta Sugarbaker will bring the word!

In a world full of hate, help us testify to love!

Address

222 E Lake Dr
Decatur, GA
30030

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 8am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 8am - 11:59pm
Thursday 8am - 11:59pm
Friday 8am - 11:59pm
Saturday 8am - 11:59pm
Sunday 8am - 11:59pm

Telephone

+14043783677

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