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A church family in Blanchester, Ohio
The small country church… with a huge family heart.
Love God, Love Others
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 22:37–40, NKJV
Welcome to Faith Baptist Church. If you’ve been searching for a small country church, we pray you find your new home here with us.
You don’t have to get your life straightened out before you come. Come meet Jesus, and let Him do what only He can do.
I’m new
What to expect when you visit
We are a small, simple country church with a big heart for God and for people. We believe in one true God and in His Son, Jesus Christ, who willingly gave His life on the cross so that we could experience forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life through Him.
No matter where you are in life, you are welcome here. Whether you have attended church your whole life, are searching for answers, are new to faith, or have been away from church for many years, we would be honored to meet you. We believe everyone matters to God, and everyone deserves a place where they can feel accepted, encouraged, and loved.
Come as you are
We’re not here to pretend we’ve got it all together. We’re here because we know we need Jesus. As Pastor Tom puts it, our services might not always be polished, and our pastor certainly isn’t perfect. But our Bibles are open, our hearts are open, and there’s always room for one more.
Sunday & Wednesday
Sunday School at 9:45 am, morning worship at 11:00 am, and evening worship at 6:00 pm. We also gather Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm, in person. Sunday services are livestreamed at 11:30 am and 6:30 pm.
You’ll find us here
7382 S State Route 123, Blanchester, OH 45107. There’s a map and directions farther down this page.
A place to belong
We do not claim to have all the answers, but we passionately follow the One who does. Our foundation is Jesus Christ, and our prayer is that everyone who walks through our doors will experience His truth, His grace, and His love.
Watch & listen
This Sunday
Sunday Evening
There Are No Spectators in the Body
Watch us live
We livestream Sunday morning at 11:30 am and Sunday evening at 6:30 pm on Facebook and YouTube. Wednesday night is in person only.
Our statement of faith
What we believe
This is a short summary of the church’s Statement of Faith. The full statement remains the authority for the wording.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God’s Word, completely true, trustworthy, and our ultimate authority for faith and life. It reveals God’s character, His plan for salvation, and how we should live. Every part of Scripture points us to Jesus.
God
We believe in one God who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ became human, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose from the dead, and now reigns as Lord.
Salvation
We believe salvation is a free gift from God that can’t be earned. When we trust Jesus as Lord and Savior, God forgives our sins, gives us new life, and promises us eternal life with Him.
The Church
We believe the church is a local community of baptized believers united by faith in Jesus. We gather to worship, grow, serve, and spread the Gospel. Baptism is the immersion of a believer in water, and Communion is a sacred act where we remember Jesus’ sacrifice.
Our pastors
Meet our pastors
Pastor Tom Leach
Pastor
I might not be your typical Southern Baptist pastor. I’ve got a beard, some wild ink, and I used to ride a Harley. These days I ride a Slingshot instead, and I own the local gun shop.
On March 13, 2024, I received a double lung transplant. Every breath is a gift. I believe the Bible is God’s Word, that Jesus Christ is the only hope for a lost world, and that the church ought to be a place where truth is preached, grace is lived out, and people are pointed toward Jesus.
Pastor Jonathan Coley
Pastor · Church planter, North American Mission Board
Jonathan Coley is a church planter with the North American Mission Board, serving the communities of southern Ohio. He serves as pastor alongside Tom Leach, devoted to reaching the lost, strengthening new believers, and building a Christ-centered community rooted in Scripture and love.
Evangelism is the heartbeat of Jonathan’s life. Through his devotional writing, Walking in the Word, he helps others grow deeper with God and take their next steps in faith.
Ministries & events
Life together
Jesus Fest
A free outdoor day of music, preaching, testimonies, and fellowship. Jesus Fest has been held for two years. The church is taking a break and planning to return next year. A date has not been set yet.
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Be The Light
A ministry to orphans and widows in Africa, led by a local Blanchester graduate. Faith Baptist Church supports this work with shipments once or twice a year.
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Walking in the Word
Walking in the Word, led by Pastor Jonathan Coley, is a ministry where faith resonates in every word. Stay plugged in and deepen your devotion.
Give
Give to Faith Baptist Church
If you would like to support the work of Faith Baptist Church, you can give securely online through Tithe.ly. Thank you for your generosity.
You can also give in person on Sunday or Wednesday. If you have questions about giving, call us at (937) 402-2912.
The most important question
How to be saved
Have you accepted Christ as your Lord? “How can I be saved?” deals with where we will spend eternity after our lives in this world are over. Thankfully, the Bible is abundantly clear.
The Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). Paul and Silas responded, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31).
- We are all infected with sin (Romans 3:23). Sin is what separates us from God.
- Because of our sin, we all deserve death (Romans 6:23). What we need to be saved from is eternal destruction.
- God became a human being in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ death on the cross was the perfect and complete payment for our sin (1 John 2:2). His resurrection demonstrated that His death was sufficient.
- God has already done all of the work. All you must do is receive, in faith, the salvation God offers (Ephesians 2:8–9). Jesus is the way of salvation (John 14:6).
Have you, in faith, received Jesus Christ as your Savior? If so, please let us know. Call us at (937) 402-2912 or email fbcblanpastortom@gmail.com.
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We’d love to meet you
Come worship with us in Blanchester. If you have questions before you come, call or write — we’d be glad to help.
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Visit us
7382 S State Route 123
Blanchester, OH 45107 - Call (937) 402-2912
- Email fbcblanpastortom@gmail.com
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Service times
Sunday School 9:45 am
Sunday worship 11:00 am and 6:00 pm
Sunday livestream 11:30 am and 6:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30 pm, in person only
7382 S State Route 123, Blanchester. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Click the map to open Google Maps.