The History of Rockbridge Baptist Church

This year Rockbridge will celebrate 200 years of ministry in this community. With a bold past the church is set for a bright future of continues ministry for the surrounding community.

West of where the church stands now in the woods the word of God was presented to the people who lived in the area. From the humble beginnings in the woods Rockbridge Baptist Church was begun and has continued to be a part of the community. Through the years Rockbridge has held many great revival meetings. At one such meeting, 95 people were added to the church. In 1844 the church moved to its present location under the leadership of Elder Reuben Scancey.

God has used many men to lead the continuance of Rockbridge as called pastors. Although records are sketchy at best, some of the early pastors of Rockbridge were B.F.Keeling, W.T.Corn, R. Sales, B.F.Anderson, and R.F.Gray, who was pastor for 20 years. The church, from the time of 1939, began to call seminary students to pastor the church. There have been many pastors who have served over the years.

Presently the pastor of Rockbridge is Bro. Bobby Gray who is the grandson of R.L.Gray who formerly pastored at Rockbridge.

A bright future is ahead for Rockbridge as the church continues to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. We invite you to become a part of this future as we together