Oak Grove Baptist Church
Oak Grove Baptist Church
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Led by Pastor Martin L. Smith and First Lady Regina Smith, Oak Grove Baptist Church embraces the motto Believe God & Trust The Process (Jeremiah 29:11) and a mission of ministering to all with both local and global outreach. The congregation blends a rich history—founded in 1873, established the area's first African American school in 1879, housed in its fourth building since 1947 and designated a historic landmark—with active, contemporary ministries such as a revitalized Praise Dance, Puppet Ministry, Praise Team and Children's Church. Visitors can worship in person at 414 Decatur Rd or join the JOIN US LIVE livestream, connect via active Facebook and Instagram pages, and give conveniently through a PayPal donate button; the church has upgraded audio/video capabilities and uses Google Meet and conference lines for meetings. Community-focused programs include a food pantry every third Saturday, emergency services, an OGBC Dining Hall, accessibility renovations, and a recent internship partnership with Howard University School of Divinity.
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- Name:Oak Grove Baptist Church
- Street Address:414 Decatur Rd.
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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- Name:Oak Grove Baptist Church
- Website URL:https://www.oakgrovestafford.org
- Summary:Led by Pastor Martin L. Smith and First Lady Regina Smith, Oak Grove Baptist Church embraces the motto Believe God & Trust The Process (Jeremiah 29:11) and a mission of ministering to all with both local and global outreach. The congregation blends a rich history—founded in 1873, established the area's first African American school in 1879, housed in its fourth building since 1947 and designated a historic landmark—with active, contemporary ministries such as a revitalized Praise Dance, Puppet Ministry, Praise Team and Children's Church. Visitors can worship in person at 414 Decatur Rd or join the JOIN US LIVE livestream, connect via active Facebook and Instagram pages, and give conveniently through a PayPal donate button; the church has upgraded audio/video capabilities and uses Google Meet and conference lines for meetings. Community-focused programs include a food pantry every third Saturday, emergency services, an OGBC Dining Hall, accessibility renovations, and a recent internship partnership with Howard University School of Divinity.
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Last updated: 3/14/2026