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.
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What To Expect
Welcome to Grace Baptist Church! If you’re visiting us for the first time, we’d love to meet you. Please stop by our greeting area in the Worship Center, the largest building on the north side (Building A). Our friendly team is ready to answer any questions and help guide you to a Bible study or worship gathering.
At Grace, we believe in building connections. We invite you to fill out the guest card found in your worship guide, which you’ll receive upon entering. Simply tear it off and place it in the offering basket when it comes by. After your visit, one of our pastors will reach out to you personally.
We’re confident you’ll find Grace Baptist Church to be a warm and welcoming place, and we can’t wait to worship with you!
At Grace, we believe in building connections. We invite you to fill out the guest card found in your worship guide, which you’ll receive upon entering. Simply tear it off and place it in the offering basket when it comes by. After your visit, one of our pastors will reach out to you personally.
We’re confident you’ll find Grace Baptist Church to be a warm and welcoming place, and we can’t wait to worship with you!
When We Gather
→ Sunday School - 9:00 AM → Gracia En Español - 10:30 AM → Main Service - 10:30 AM → Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
Location Information
Grace Baptist Church
11611 N 51st Ave
Glendale AZ 85304
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