At its regular monthly meeting on March 16, the Fellowship of Deacons reviewed a proposed contract for the development of a strategic plan for the ministry of the church. The proposal was submitted by the Center for Congregational Health, which is affiliated with the Baptist Hospital of North Carolina in Winston-Salem. The contract describes in detail a 6- to 9-month process through which the congregation would determine our priorities for ministry. After having reviewed the proposal before their meeting and spending considerable time discussing the proposal, the Fellowship unanimously endorsed the contract. At present, the deacons are developing a process to fully inform the church of the details of the plan. Hard copies are available on the hallway tables outside the church office, and an electronic copy can be viewed by using the link below. Stay tuned to the Outlook each week for further information. Eventually the church will be asked to approve the contract. If approved, the strategic planning process would be fully funded by a generous gift from a family in the church.

View a copy of the OBC Strategic Plan Contract

Oakland Baptist Church is a theologically moderate Baptist Church located in Rock Hill, SC, one block from Winthrop University. We offer a formal and sacred worship experience, an expansive music program, a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, and focused ministries for children, youth, college students, and adults. Oakland is actively involved in being the hands and feet of Christ in our community and around the world through many mission and ministry projects.

We welcome you to our fellowship and invite you to join us in being "the presence of Christ at the crossroads of life."