 In a
healthy, wholesome, positive, and friendly environment, Antioch ministers to
the total person:
spiritually, socially,
educationally, and economically.
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will achieve Antioch's Vision by, "lifting up the name of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ," through evangelism, preaching, teaching, music,
special events and other means as opportunities arise. In addition, we
will reach out to save the lost by an effective presentation of the
Gospel, as well as strengthening and encouraging the saved.
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History
 Antioch
Baptist Church was founded on January 8, 1989. The first Worship Service
was held at the Salvation Army Chapel located on Ox Road in Fairfax,
Virginia. Antioch's founding Pastor, John Q. Gibbs, led a group of four
others to pray for one year prior to planting this Church in Fairfax
County. Joining Pastor Gibbs in planting Antioch Baptist Church was his
wife (Deborah), his sister (Virginia Carter), and close friends (Bill
and Kim Ryals). On that first Service on January 8, 1989 three persons
came forward to be baptized: Kim Ryals, Audrey Wheeler, and Michael
Johnson.
After a brief but rich ministry, Pastor John Q. Gibbs was called home to
be with the Lord on May 23, 1995. We fondly remember our founding Pastor
for his love of Jesus Christ, zeal for the Gospel, and his love of
Antioch. Some of the milestones include the purchase of 3.6 acres of
land; the construction of the facility located at 6531 Little Ox Road.
Our current Pastor, Marshal L. Ausberry, was not a stranger to Antioch.
He and His family joined Antioch during 1989. He was mentored, licensed,
and ordained under Pastor Gibbs' ministry. Pastor Ausberry served as
interim-Pastor and was elected Pastor on September 6, 1995.<
Antioch celebrated her tenth year on January 8, 1999. Antioch is a Bible
teaching and preaching ministry. Antioch has over 50 active ministries,
something for everyone, to include Children & Youth, Singles, Married
Ministry, among other ministries.
Antioch has been described
as a very warm and loving congregation. We hope you visit soon so that
you can experience the warmth and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ through the local Church.
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