Anderson / South Carolina / United States
Oakwood Baptist Church was organized in 1906, with thirteen charter members at the Cox Mill Hall in Anderson, South Carolina. Rev. H.C. Martin was the first pastor, serving until 1909. From 1918 to the present, Oakwood Baptist has had only five pastors. Dr. E.C. White served for an astounding time of 44 years from 1918 to 1962. Following Dr. White was Dr. J. Robert Martin who served from 1962 to 1973. Dr. Neal Prock served from 1973 to 1981. Dr. Russell W. Rice served as pastor from 1981 to 1999. Rev. Brent D. Armstrong served as pastor from April 2001 to May 2009. Oakwood moved from its original location on Rogers Street to its current location in 1980. The E.C. White Building was completed in 1988, and the new lobby addition was opened in October 2006, in time for our 100th Year Anniversary Celebration! Oakwood Baptist Church is a Fundamental, Bible preaching, Independent Baptist, Pre-millenial, missions minded church. It is our goal to make much of Christ in everything we do.
