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Church on the Lake is in Guntersville, AL, and we welcome Christians of any denomination.

Church on the Lake welcomes Christians of every denomination who enjoy worship, fellowship and the beautiful view of Lake Guntersville. We worship every Sunday Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. We meet in the pavilion of the Marshall Baptist Retreat Center, located on the banks of the Tennessee River, just off of U.S. Hwy 431 a few miles north of Guntersville between mile maker 301 and 302.

08/27/2026

Each Sunday this summer, we have been blessed when powerful speakers open God’s Word, sharing the Gospel, comforting and encouraging so many, and reaching out to any who are searching for the unconditional love and saving Grace of our Savior.

John Bentley has been one of our speakers at Church on the Lake for a number of years, sharing God’s Love in such a personal and transparent way. John’s own encounter with God, through the most difficult of times after the loss of his daughter, has touched so many going through similar struggles. John’s message is all about being assured that our God never leaves us but equips us in our weakness with His Strength. That message translated into John’s ministry to reach as many families as possible, especially young mothers dealing with prescription drug dependence. He is a published Christian author and speaker, on Faith and on Leadership from a Biblical perspective.

John was given the gift of speaking his Faith, sharing their personal side of the Gospel, and instilling hope for any who will hear. You will be blessed this Sunday to be one who hears him share what God put on his heart: How has God transformed you more into the likeness of Christ.

08/12/2026

Next Sunday we are so fortunate to hear Dr. Bill Crosby speak. Bill just retired from a career in ministry, as a Baptist preacher in his early days, then as Associate Pastor at First Methodist, Huntsville. There is much more to the story that Bill is very candid about, sharing his journey and his rescue by Jesus’ Grace. His transparency and humor, as one of our speakers, is contagious and life changing. We look forward to seeing you at the Lake next Sunday

Jim

08/04/2026

We have been blessed to have had Pastor Jeff Flinn with us a few years ago and will get to hear his heart this Sunday. Jeff has been in ministry since 1977 beginning as Youth Minister at Whitesburg Baptist in Huntsville and going on to serve churches in Indiana, Alabama and Mississippi.

In addition to serving churches as Youth Minister, Senior Pastor, and Connections Pastor, Jeff’s primary ministry has been in pastoral care and counseling. He ministered in the role of Chaplain, Pastoral Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, and provided both inpatient and outpatient counseling services.

For the past 23 years Jeff has provided Pastoral Care support to Longterm Care residents in Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama as Director of Spiritual Care and now Chief Experience Officer for a Longterm Care management company with homes across three states.

Jeff and his wife Marsha met in Seminary in Kentucky and have been married for 39 years. They have shared every aspect of ministry together, from Pastoral Care to Counseling to Church Planting and Administration, to Life Coaching to Teaching all ages. They have 2 married sons and 4 grandchildren, who love their “Lolli and Pop” to the moon!!!

Please join us this Sunday and your hearts will be warmed!!
Jim

07/28/2026

Seems like the Lord brings speakers to Church on the Lake who are able to express His Grace and Mercy through personal experience, their backstory. David grew up with several of us and he and his wife, Pat, are so dear to us!

His journey into ministry began back at Whitesburg Baptist Church in Huntsville and has taken them across Florida to Texas to Georgia.

He has served with all ages in several positions over his 50 years of church ministry. He just completed 27 of those years as Executive Pastor at First Baptist Powder Springs.

He has also served on the teaching faculty of Walk Thru The Bible Ministries for 33 years, teaching over 175 seminars in churches and schools helping people understand the Scriptures more easily.

He currently serves on the Pastoral Ministry team with the Georgia Baptist Convention as a Transitional / Interim Pastor assisting churches with the transition between Pastors.

His sense of humor and humility shine when he is at the lake with us. Hope to see you next Sunday!

07/20/2026

Pastor Rick Stone needs no introduction to our Church on the Lake family, having been one of our speakers and leading music and singing for a number of Sundays at the Lake. This Sunday, Rick will share a message that God puts on his heart. You may remember when he spoke last summer, we were challenged to follow in the footsteps of God’s elect in the Old Testament. They were called to do what the Lord asked, with what they had, right where they were and did it for the Glory of God!! Then he turned to ask each of us – “Do we answer like we’re called to?”
Rick entered into ministry singing with his two younger brothers at the age of five. With parents being in music ministry, it was natural for Rick to love and appreciate music. At the age of seven, God drew Rick to Himself through repentance of sin and faith in His son Jesus Christ.
At sixteen years of age, Rick surrendered to full-time ministry. To prepare for ministry, Rick graduated from Samford University Birmingham, Alabama (1977) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, Texas (1983).
Rick served in full-time ministry for over 50 years and he continues to minister, because you never retire from serving Jesus!
Rick and his wife Rosemary have been married for 50 years. God has blessed them with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Rick and Rosemary continue to live in Huntsville.

07/14/2026

I want to introduce our Church on the Lake family to Burr Ingram, one of the most impactful Bible teachers and mentors I have known. We have been a part of Burr and Jan’s church family and are delighted to have them join us at the Lake. His very modest Bio follows.
Jim
Burr Ingram is a native of Gadsden, Alabama but was raised in Montgomery. He graduated from Montgomery public schools and from Auburn University in 1974 in journalism and history. The first 15 years of his career were in publishing with his father, Bob Ingram.
In 1984, he went to work for the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. Two years later he joined Baptist Medical Center in Montgomery. In 1988 he moved to Huntsville where spent the last 37 years serving as the vice president of marketing and communications at Huntsville Hospital Health System. Burr retired in January of this year.
Burr accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior as a child. He is an active member, deacon and teacher at Whitesburg Baptist Church.
Burr has been married to the former Jan Keebler of Montgomery for 52 years. They have three adult sons— Rob, Lance, and Mack. They have 10 grandchildren, all living in Birmingham.

07/07/2026

This year has included some significant moments of ministry and personal faith for this young Pastor. Jake Deshler unexpectedly lost his father a few months ago and answered God’s call to lead his Dad’s Celebration of Life in Florida. Jake had also been called earlier to preach that Sunday at his home church in Huntsville. Through his Lord’s strength, Jake did both.
In Jake’s words: “Then on Sunday, I stood to preach God's Word, leaning on the same hope my dad believed in. And in the same service, I had the incredible privilege of baptizing my son, Judah.”
Jake and his wife, Rachel, moved their family (Judah – 7 and Lyla – almost 4) to Huntsville a little over a year ago, when Jake was called as College Pastor at Whitesburg Baptist. He previously served as Lead Student Pastor in Kentucky.
His passion in ministry is captured in their college outreach – “Know Him and make Him known”. Jake will be speaking this Sunday at Church on the Lake and will be accompanied by Matt and Abi Bentley who lead music for their college services.
Plan to join us Sunday at the Lake.
Jim

07/02/2026

We hope you have an exciting 4th of July Saturday and will come join us at Church on the Lake Sunday!
The past 9 years we have been blessed by hearing God’s Word from a true Army hero.
General Jim Pillsbury served in our Army for over 38 years, in distinguished combat and command positions.
He last served as Deputy Commanding General, US Army Materiel Command at Redstone Arsenal.
But after he left the Army, he picked up God’s armor to reach others for Christ and to teach God’s Word, in his church and on mission in Guatemala.
These pictures capture Jim Pillsbury, as military leader, and on the field as God’s man on mission.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday! God Bless America!!
Jim

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06/26/2026

Pastor Jeff Martin moved over in early 2023 from Southside Baptist Church in Albertville to become Director of Marshall Baptist Retreat Center. And he and his wife Beth have become such close friends and strong supporters of Church on the Lake. This past year, Jeff joined the Church on the Lake Board and has been instrumental in completely upgrading our sound system at the Center.
Jeff pastored at Southside Baptist and at Carlisle Baptist before that. Beth is a teacher at Asbury Elementary outside Albertville.
Jeff first spoke at Church on the Lake in summer of 2024 and he brought The Word just as God laid it on his heart. Jeff’s style is his own, with ease and conviction. But his message is pure Gospel, as Christ lived, died, arose, ascended and lives within each of us who call on Him as Lord and Savior.
Can’t wait to be with you Sunday and be blessed when Jeff speaks.
Jim

06/17/2026

Well, the last 2 Sundays have been a bit rainy, but we are in for sunny skies and a comfortable time at the Lake!
And it’s Father’s Day, which means treats for the Dads (and a few surprises).
Remember, on past Father’s Day Sundays, we all were blessed by Thad Payton and one of his horses.
This year, we are so fortunate to have Pastor Josh Sparkman and his family, from No Fences Cowboy Church. This family has planted a love for Christ across North Alabama and will be doing the same at Church on the Lake.
Please bring all the family to enjoy his message and all that goes with it.
We love you and look forward to hugs and handshakes this Sunday.
Jim

Josh Sparkman is the Lead Pastor of No Fences Cowboy Church in Falkville, Alabama, which he and his wife, Amanda, planted in 2011. What began as a small gathering of five people in a barn has grown into a thriving church family with hundreds attending each week.
Josh has been married to Amanda for 18 years, and together they are raising their three daughters, Laney (14), Lillie (10) and Lucy (7). In addition to serving as a pastor, Josh is a full-time firefighter/paramedic, giving him a unique perspective on ministry, leadership, service, and the realities of everyday life.
His passion is reaching people who may feel uncomfortable in traditional church settings and helping them discover a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. Josh has a deep love for the Kingdom of God, biblical discipleship, and seeing lives transformed by the Gospel.
A strong appreciation for western culture and the cowboy way of life has shaped much of his ministry philosophy. While attending college in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Josh experienced a cowboy church for the first time and saw firsthand how God could use a different approach to reach people who might never walk through the doors of a traditional church. That experience ignited a vision that would eventually become No Fences Cowboy Church.
Josh's preaching is practical, biblical, and Gospel-centered, with a heart to encourage believers, challenge men to lead well, and help people take their next step with Christ.

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271 Baptist Camp Road
Guntersville, AL
35976

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10am - 11am

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