• Feb2024

    During 2023, St. John’s gave $2,000 toward a fresh water well project in Shenge, Sierra Leone. The residents of Shenge were walking several miles and carrying water back to their village. We partnered with our sister congregation, Together in Christ Internationals Ministries (TICIM), for this effort. TICIM gathers in our...

  • by Dennis W. Foust, Senior Minister This coming Sunday, we will observe a long-standing tradition in the life of St. John’s. Our youth group, guided by Rev. Haley Blackwell, has planned our expression of worship. We will gather in Broach Hall for our 10:30 worship hour and they will lead...

  • Jan2024

    Where Dawn Begins

    January 25, 2024

    by Dennis W. Foust, Senior Minister Have you ever been in the mountains and waited for dawn? Have you ever been still and silent watching the glimmers appear when the sun defines the horizon separating what is near and far? Have you ever witnessed morning light emerge until brightness unfolds...

  • by Dennis W. Foust Albert Einstein was not only brilliant in intelligence, he was also extremely wise. For example, consider this insight: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Throughout my life, I have learned that writing down my commitments and priorities is...

  • Rev. Lee Gray has been a part of the St. John’ family since 1997. We are now joyfully celebrating his 25th year with us as a permanent staff member.  This Sunday, following worship, we will share fellowship in Lasater Hall to celebrate his ministry among us as a full-time...

  • Dec2023

    Continuing from “The Epic of Jesus” by Dr. Chauncey Durden, the following is the story of the Magi: While yet the mother happy did rejoice Over her firstborn Son and to her breast The Infant pressed, wise men from out the east Came, guided by a strange new Morning Star,...

  • Russell Nelson On Sunday, December 10, we will ask the congregation to approve our new Minister for Worship and Music. The Search Team is excited to unanimously recommend Russell Nelson to St. John’s as Minister for Worship and Music. Russell has been reviewed and endorsed by the Personnel Resource Team and...

  • From the Heritage Room— In the 1930’s, “The Epic of Jesus” written by Dr. Chauncey Durden, the second minister at St. John’s was published. This book tells the story of the life of Jesus in the form of an epic poem. Following is the section from the book telling the...

  • Sep2023

    The Church Is Picking Up Energy

    September 28, 2023

    by Dennis W. Foust, Senior Minister Since 1975, I have witnessed congregations pick up energy as summer transitions to autumn. Once again, September is revealing this wonderful experience. One of the best things about you, St. John’s, is your consistent expression of commitment. You ask, “How are we doing?” and...

  • Aug2023

    From the Heritage Room Dr. Thomas Graves, Senior Minister, St. John’s Baptist Church December 5, 1987- February 1991 The congregation of St. John’s voted to issue a call as Senior Minister to Dr. Thomas Graves in a church conference on Sunday, September 13, 1987. A reception was held to welcome...