We are a Cooperative Baptist Fellowhsip congregation who seeks to be the presence of Christ at the crossroads of life. As you scroll through the pictures and read about what makes us unique, we hope you begin to feel a sense of welcome. We would love the opportunity to hear your story and share more of ours. CLICK HERE to connect with us.

At Oakland, we strive to be “the presence of Christ at the crossroads of life” and last night, these incredible volunteers lived that mission beautifully. 💛 They spent their evening preparing donated items for The Furniture Bank, helpin
Yesterday, on Pentecost Sunday, we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit which was poured out on all flesh, stirring up gifts in every heart, calling every one of us into ministry. At Oakland Baptist we take that seriously. We believe the Spirit do
Fellowship that includes laughter, great conversation, and spiritual growth is a gift! Add in perfect weather in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and you have the recipe for a wonderful weekend with church friends.
Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! What a beautiful Easter Sunday! We read the Easter story on the front steps, adorned the cross with flowers (a special thanks to those who braved the rain to continue this special tradit
One of our very special traditions at Oakland is worshipping through scripture, song, and communion with our homebound friends on Maundy Thursday.
It was a beautiful night at the ballpark and even though Oakland is sponsoring the Cubs this season we had so much fun cheering for the amazing athletes on both teams. We have a heart for Miracle Park! #MLRH
A special thank you to our children and youth for their leadership in worship this morning. Their joyful hosannas, waving palm branches, and heartfelt presentation of “The Three Trees” beautifully prepared us for the journey of Holy Week.
Yesterday was World Down Syndrome Day, and today we rocked our socks at Oakland in honor of this special day and in honor of Avery and Ben, two people who bring so much joy to everyone lucky enough to know them. We are grateful for all the ways they
Join us in the Oakland Baptist Church Gym on Sunday, March 15 at 8AM for our annual Men’s Breakfast! Start your morning with good food, great fellowship, and an inspiring message from two remarkable guest speakers: Anders and Bjorn Broman - f
What a joy it was to formally welcome each of these people into the life and ministry of OBC!
The final two days of our Week of Service included hosting a breakfast for churches to learn more about ways to partner with Family Promise, making cupcakes and breakfast bags for the men at Bethel Shelter, and serving dinner at Bethel Shelter. It&
Days two and three of our Week of Service were both fun and meaningful! We picked up litter from the blocks around OBC, helping care for God’s creation; enjoyed delicious pancakes and great fellowship while supporting the Ministry Center&rsquo
Our Week of Service is underway! Today was about fellowship and warmth. We began the day sharing in conversation and laughter while playing games with friends at Pathways Community Center. And we ended the day making “no sew” fleece bl
A thrill of hope—the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Merry Christmas!
One of the greatest joys of serving as a host church for Family Promise of York County is getting to know the families who are working tirelessly toward stable housing. Today, thanks to Nell Green and the Furniture Bank, we delivered a kitchen table
“When Oakland says all are welcome, all really means all. They care about including and assisting all the diverse members of the Rock Hill community. ”
— Tonya G.
“We love the relationships at Oakland. These are the people we choose to do life with - from raising our kids together, interacting socially, community involvement,  walking through life’s challenges, etc. Oakland is the backbone of everything we do! We can’t imagine doing life without our Oakland church family.”
— Brian W.
“Our family wanted a church community where we felt welcome. We also wanted a church that was mission and service oriented. That is Oakland at its core. ”
— Kristin H.

Wherever you've been, you're welcome here! Oakland is a place to ask hard questions, to find your people, to exhale and be fully known, as together we grow in a faith that leads us into the community to be the loving presence of Christ.

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