About us

Together we are a community of believers. What does that mean, the word community? We believe that together in fellowship, through worship, Bible Study, and missions, we grow closer to God and one another. The Bible speaks about iron sharpening iron. We believe that together we grow stronger and sharper. We are a community of Jesus followers.

We strive to be a church without walls. Jesus calls for us to go outside the walls to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found. Most churches find it is comfortable to stay within the walls, but we make it an effort to be like the church from the book of Acts, to see Abingdon and Washington County changed for the kingdom of God.

We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We value the word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.

As early as 1845, the Baptist faith was evident and a church was built on East Valley Street. During the1850s all citizens of the same faith worshiped together. Shortly after the Civil War, the building was given to the black worshipers.

About 1907, some interested people saw a need for another Baptist church in Abingdon. Funds were collected, trustees selected and a building was erected on a lot given by Captain Henley M. Fugate in honor of his son, the Rev. Henley Fugate, a Baptist Minister. Interested people of Abingdon of all denominations assisted in the erection of this building. The situation was rather unique in that the church building was erected before there was a congregation. The first meeting was held on October 23, 1910, and the Abingdon Baptist Church was organized. The building has undergone several renovations and expansions.

Abingdon Baptist has a long history of mission activities. For many years, the church has been a leader in mission giving, praying, and going. Sixteen men and women have served as volunteer missionaries in overseas missions. Also, many members have served as volunteers in local, state and home missions. Abingdon Baptist Church is committed to continue to fulfill the Great Commission through active mission participation locally, nationally, and to the utter most ends of the earth.

Deborah serves vitally as the Director of both our Ladies’ Ministry and Senior Adult Ministry. Throughout the years, Deborah has served as the director of children’s, youth, and drama ministries in other churches as well as coordinated and spoken at ladies’ conferences and events. Deborah loves being a pastor’s wife and supporting and participating with her husband, Pastor Bill, in visitation and other aspects of his ministry. She loves tea parties, hiking and spending time with her many friends. Please click on the link below for Deborah's full biography.