Founded in 1919, McDonough Road Baptist Church (MRBC) began as a small community gathering in College Park, Georgia, where SE Main and Francis streets meet. Though the church’s early days were rooted in that area, airport expansion led us to move in 1969 to Norman Drive in College Park. Our new home allowed us to continue serving and growing together, and in 1994, we transitioned to Fayetteville on McDonough Road. This new chapter has enabled MRBC to envision embracing a more diverse community, carrying forward our legacy of warmth, openness, and a deep commitment to worship and service.
MRBC is an autonomous, Baptist congregation affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, Georgia Baptist Mission Board, and the Fairburn Association Baptist.
Our church family at MRBC cherishes vibrant, spirit-filled worship that resonates with joy, biblical grounding, and a sense of anticipation for God’s movement among us. The congregation includes many seasoned members, with over 59% aged 60 and above, revealing a beautiful history of faithfulness and loyalty. However, we also recognize the opportunity to welcome younger generations into our fold. With a demographic composition of 73% White/Caucasian, 22% Black/African American, and 5% Other ethnicities, we reflect both our past and the diversity of our surrounding community, which is predominantly African American. As our local area sees a rise in younger families and children, MRBC stands at a unique crossroads to grow in cultural relevance and open-hearted inclusion, broadening our outreach and ministry to all who seek a church home.
MRBC is a place of belonging, offering ministries that uplift, support, and connect people across ages and stages. We are a welcoming, spiritually vibrant congregation where members find fulfillment in worship and fellowship. However, as we look to our future, we recognize areas where growth and revitalization can enrich our ministry. Strengthening stewardship, expanding discipleship, and adopting a more outward focus are key to reaching younger families and building deeper relationships with our community. Feedback from our congregation also points to a desire for continued improvement in evangelism and fostering clear, structured pathways for discipleship and spiritual growth.
As MRBC envisions its future, we seek a Senior Pastor who is not only a visionary leader but a shepherd for our congregation. This leader will bring wisdom, compassion, and a gift for community connection. Skilled in outreach, community engagement, and culturally relevant evangelism, our future Pastor will help us bridge generations, cultures, and foster unity. We hope for a communicator who inspires, a leader who empowers others, and a guide who can create pathways for meaningful discipleship, supporting each member’s personal journey of faith.
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