When Things Happen
Our Fall thru Spring Schedule:
Worship at 10:45 a.m.
Childcare for Babies thru Five year olds at 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School/Bible Study for all ages at 9:40 a.m.
Summer schedules are more flexible, check with your teachers.
Click HERE to go to our Calendar.
Who We Are
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 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.
What to Expect
When you come in to the building on Sunday mornings you will likely find a lot of activity as people move through the hallways going to either Worship or Sunday School. You will discover some people casually dressed and some in their "Sunday best." Oakmont Church typically has lots of guests each week so a guest won't necessarily stand out in the crowd. We believe that Oakmont is a warm and friendly church family and hope that you will find that to be true.
On Wednesday evenings you may find people of all ages connecting in bible study groups, children's activities, or for music.
During the week you can experience a variety of activities including prayer groups, small group studies, and special events throughout the year.
When you attend Oakmont, expect to find & experience:
What We Believe
Oakmont's charter members in the first few years of the church's life developed Articles of Faith and a Church Covenant that describe in detail Oakmont's views on biblical and theological doctrines, as well as the practical implementation of our life together in Christ.
Briefly, we belive...
How we choose to relate to each other and treat our friends, neighbors, and even our enemies says more about the depth of our faith than what we say we believe doctrinally. Jesus reminded us of the importance of matching our beliefs with our behavior in Matthew 7:21 when he said, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”
Click HERE to find out more about our history and beliefs.
How to Connect
Oakmont provides opportnites for worship, Bible study, spiritual growth, and service for every person of all ages. We offer programs and activities for people of all ages.
Connect in our 10:45 worship service on Sunday mornings. Do you have a preschooler? Bring them too or bring them to our Child Care held at 10:45 in our Pre School wing.
We have Bible study on Sunday mornings through our Sunday School at 9:40 a.m. We also have some groups that meet during the week in our building, at homes or at various coffee shops or restaurants.
We have opportunities for spiritual growth on Wednesday evenings and at other times during the week from Fall thru Spring.
Service
We have numerous opportunities to serve God within our church building, throughout our community and state, as well as around the world.
Common Questions
How do people become a member of Oakmont?
We are currently having a one-year "experiment" moving away from having membership and instead connecting with others through community and covenant.
9 to Know
Following worship on the select Sundays, we offer a short presentation to help you learn a little more about Oakmont in 9 minutes or less. It is held in Room 307.
Click HERE to learn more about 9 to Know.
Connecting Conversations
Periodically we offer a more in-depth meeting that provides details of what we believe, how Oakmont began, and how you can be involved in our ministry. We highly encourage individuals to participate in a Connecting Conversations meeting prior to becoming a part of Oakmont through community or covenant. We want you to have as much information about the church before making this important decision. We believe the Oakmont 101 experience will assist people prayerfully to discern God's will for their lives.
Click HERE to learn more about Connecting Conversations.
Can I get married in your sanctuary?
Our facilities and ministerial staff is available to all church members and their immediate family for weddings.
Click HERE to find our Wedding Policies.
How do I make an appointment to see a minister?
Feel free to contact the minister directly by phone or email and he or she will work with you to schedule an appointment. You can also call the church office 252-756-1245.
Click HERE to go to our Staff Pages to contact our staff.
What are your office hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 9 am - 3 pm.
Do you have an evening worship service?
No. There are various meetings, musical ensembles and youth groups which meet on Sunday evenings.
Do you have a weekday preschool program?
No. However, there are numerous churches in town that have weekday preschool programs.
Do you have Children's Church?
No. When preschoolers move into the 5-year-old class, we encourage them to begin attending worship with their parents even if only once or twice a month. Being part of a caring church family in an environment that allows them to see worship as part of their family's routine. Preschoolers can observe much about faith at that age through participation in worship in addtion to the teaching they receive in Sunday School.
Where does my baby go during the worship service?
Babies and other preschoolers (through our 5-year-old class) have age appropriate classes during our worship service. These classes are located on the Preschool Hall. To reach the Preschool Hall from the Sanctuary, go down the Gallery (the red hallway), and continue straight down the Preschool Hall.
What type of security for preschoolers and children do you have?
Each preschooler and child is registered through out Check-Point system. Stickers are supplied to both the parent and the child with a unique security number. Parents must present their sticker at the end of the class to be matched with the sticker number on the child.
How will I know if my preschooler needs me?
We use a paging system with all of our preschoolers. When you use the Check-Point system you will select a pager (for preschoolers ages 5 and younger). Place the pager where you can feel it vibrate and the preschool teachers will page you if they need you.
How did Oakmont get its name?
The church in 1964 chose the name of the neighborhood that surrounded the church property, which is still referred to as Oakmont.
Does Oakmont still cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention?
We are primarily a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina congregation. All of our funding for missions (with the exception of some gifts made by members to the SBC Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions and the Annie Armstrong Offering for the North American Mission Board) goes to other Baptist and ecumenical causes. We do, however, participate in some mission work with SBC missionaries.
