Welcome to: Maranatha Baptist Church 7111 North Hanley Rd. St. Louis, MO
Discover a community of believers dedicated to serving God and others.
About Mbcstl.church
Our Mission
Our Pastor
Our History
At Maranatha Baptist Church, we are a caring family of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, dedicated to living in faithful obedience to God’s Word. We desire to glorify God in all things. We prayerfully seek to accomplish this through the practical teaching of the Bible, which equips the Saints to bring glory to God through:
- Exaltation of
At Maranatha Baptist Church, we are a caring family of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, dedicated to living in faithful obedience to God’s Word. We desire to glorify God in all things. We prayerfully seek to accomplish this through the practical teaching of the Bible, which equips the Saints to bring glory to God through:
- Exaltation of God ( Isaiah 25:1, Psalm 99:1, I Peter)
- Loving Care for one another (Romans 12:10, Ephesians 4:2, Hebrews 10:24)
- Active Evangelism ( Matthew 28:19& 20, II Timothy 2:2)
- Edification of the Saints (Romans 14:19, 1 Thessalonian 5:11)
It is our desire to be found faithful when the Lord returns.
The head of the church is the Lord Jesus Jesus. The Bible is our sole authority for faith and practice. Our mission is to share the message of salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ to see people saved (Romans 10:13)
These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
(Ephesian 5:13).
Our History
Our Pastor
Our History
Maranatha Baptist Church began on Resurrection Sunday, April 1999, with a vision to create a caring community of believers committed to living out the truths of God’s Word. As an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church, we are rooted in the New Testament model, with Jesus Christ as our head and the Bible as our sole authority for faith an
Maranatha Baptist Church began on Resurrection Sunday, April 1999, with a vision to create a caring community of believers committed to living out the truths of God’s Word. As an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church, we are rooted in the New Testament model, with Jesus Christ as our head and the Bible as our sole authority for faith and practice.
We gather regularly to worship, fellowship, and learn of God's perfect plan for our lives. (Hebrews 10:25).
Every Independent Fundamental Baptist church is an autonomous congregation. We are self-governing and self-supporting. The head of the Church is the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible is our sole authority for faith and practice. Jesus Christ has given us a mandate to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Matthew 28:19 & 20: Acts 4:12)
While life’s challenges affect us all, we have found answers, hope, and joy in the promises of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Today, we remain dedicated to our mission: proclaiming the message of salvation through Jesus Christ and fulfilling His Great Commission to reach the world with the gospel (Matthew 28:19-20).
We are your friends, neighbors, and community members. We are not immune to the problems of life however we have discovered God has all the answers for a perfect plan for a joyous life.
Our Pastor
Our Pastor
Our Pastor
Pastor William Gillespie has been involved in church planting and pastoring for forty-two years of experience in church planting and pastoring, with a B.A. in Pastoral Studies and Bible from Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary in Ankeny, Iowa. He currently serves on the Board of Baptist Home Missions in Outer Banks, N.C., and Centra
Pastor William Gillespie has been involved in church planting and pastoring for forty-two years of experience in church planting and pastoring, with a B.A. in Pastoral Studies and Bible from Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary in Ankeny, Iowa. He currently serves on the Board of Baptist Home Missions in Outer Banks, N.C., and Central Missionary Clearing House of Houston, Texas
His Journey of Faith
Before encountering Christ, Pastor Gillespie wrestled with questions about eternity, especially during his time in the Navy in Norfolk VA. A life-changing moment came in 1974 when Dr. James Earls shared the assurance of salvation from the 1st Epistle of John 5:13. That evening, Pastor realized he was a sinner and asked Jesus to save him. He received the gift of eternal life and for the first time in his life he had peace and purpose.
A Heart for Missions
After his service in the Navy in 1975, God placed a clear burden on Pastor Gillespie’s heart: the need for sound, gospel-centered churches. In response to this calling, he dedicated his life to preaching, teaching, and planting churches that uphold the full counsel of God’s Word.
Pastor Gillespie’s story is a testament to God’s transformative power and faithfulness. He invites you to join our church family to experience God’s love and truth in a welcoming, Christ-centered community.
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We care about you
We love welcoming new faces! Join us for one of our services and experience a warm, friendly welcome where God’s Word is at the center. Whether you’re looking for a place to worship, grow in faith, or simply connect with others, we’d be honored to have you with us.
Our doors are open, and we can’t wait to meet you. Come as you are—you’re always welcome here!
Maranatha Baptist Church
7111 North Hanley Road, Hazelwood, Missouri 63042, United States
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