About Us

We are an evangelical, ministry-oriented body of believers who are committed to serving the Lord, our membership and the community.  We offer ongoing training and equipping of our members to fulfill the Great Commission by meeting the needs of our community and exhibiting love and compassion of our Lord to both individuals and organizations in our area.

To extend our reach in fulfilling the Great Commission, we support the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention for national and international missions, the Florida Baptist Convention for state missions, the Marion Baptist Association, the Christian Counseling Center and several other para-church organizations.

Brief History
Oak-Griner Baptist Church was founded on October 16, 1915 as a result of a revival led by Rev. R. J. Gorbet, then pastor of Anthony Baptist Church.  The original church started in the Griner Farm School House located at the crossroads just South of the present church and was named Griner Farm Baptist Church.  Rev. R. J. Gorbet became the first pastor. All total, there were 44 charter members.

To contact us: 6422 NE Jacksonville Rd. Ocala, Fl 34479

Phone: 352-622-8625, Fax: 352-622-8377

E-mail: mail@oakgriner.org

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

 The purpose of Oak-Griner Baptist Church is to Adore God through Christ by Coming together before Him and Offering our service so that we can Reach others in Christ with the Gospel and Nurture the growth of believers.

                                        A – Adore God through worship.

                                        C – Come together before God through fellowship.

                                        O – Offer yourself to God through service.

                                        R – Reach others for God through evangelism.

                                        N – Nurture believers in God through discipleship.

Adopted by the church on April 15, 2007.  The acrostic “ACORN” is also the name for Oak-Griner’s newsletter.