Welcome To Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church of Glendale was founded in 1974 as Apollo Baptist Church by Dr. F. Leroy Smith, with support from First Baptist Church of Sun City, First Southern Baptist Church of Glendale (now FSBC at Sahuaro Ranch), and Mission Drive Baptist Church of Phoenix. What began as a house church in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Carnahan grew to 57 members in just five months. With the help of the sponsoring churches, Apollo purchased 5.5 acres at 51st Avenue and Sunnyside Drive, where the church still meets today.
In March 1982, Jim Porter and his wife, Frances, were called to lead the church, faithfully serving for 36 years. Pastor Gary Derbyshire followed in September 2018. In January 2024, the church voted to become Grace Baptist Church of Glendale. We are grateful for God’s faithfulness over the past 50 years and excited for the future as Grace.
In March 1982, Jim Porter and his wife, Frances, were called to lead the church, faithfully serving for 36 years. Pastor Gary Derbyshire followed in September 2018. In January 2024, the church voted to become Grace Baptist Church of Glendale. We are grateful for God’s faithfulness over the past 50 years and excited for the future as Grace.
