We, the people of Community Baptist Church, believe that our congregation is called by God through Jesus Christ to be a community of faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as witnesses and agents of God's love and justice in the church and in the world; vital in worship; dynamic in proclamation; effective in teaching; loving in fellowship; faithful in stewardship; and compassionate in service.
Our Mission is to
glorify God through a meaningful Worship experience and personal relationship with Jesus Christ
promote and implement activities fulfilling the Great Commission
encourage the gathering together of the body of believers for love, fun, and support in the spirit of Christ
promote the spiritual growth of the Church body through Christian education and training
inform the body of its responsibility of supporting missionary outreach at the local, national, and international level.
supervise the physical operation and maintenance of the Church facilities
Community Baptist Church
Join us for Sunday worship at 11am.
216 Upper Mill Bay Road, Kodiak AK 99615
907-486-3458 | info@kodiakcbc.org
Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Pastor
Steven Darst
You may contact Steven at steven@kodiakcbc.org.
Executive Ministry
Church Moderator, Emil Norton
Clerk, Damon Hargraves
Treasurer, Laney Turns
Deacons Chair, Craig Johnson
Worship & Fellowship, Marilyn Davidson
Statement of Faith
We are a people for whom worship is a priority. We believe our main purpose is to glorify God. We believe Jesus Christ calls us to mission, discipleship and service.
We Believe that:
the Bible is the Word of God. It is our authority for faith and conduct.
salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, who died on the cross for our sins.
the Holy Spirit is given to believers to guide and empower us to live for Christ.
the Church is gathered by God to express the presence of Christ in our world today.
each believer is given spiritual gifts and abilities by the Holy Spirit for ministry. We are sinners saved by God’s grace and we invite others to experience God’s grace and forgiveness.
Jesus Christ will return one day for His church.
We strive to:
use our spiritual gifts and abilities in the ministries of the church.
be accountable to each other in attendance, giving and prayer.
hold the Bible as our authority for faith and conduct.
follow Christ in our daily lives.
share our joys and concerns with each other.
love one another by helping each other with our common needs.
reach out to others with the love of Christ.
History
IN the late 1930's the American Baptist Home Mission Society became aware of a growing population in Kodiak, Alaska. This was due to an increased military presence and construction of Navy and Army bases. A decision was made to establish a church in Kodiak. Before this, informal services had been conducted by missionaries from the Kodiak Baptist Orphanage. Rev. and Mrs. Walter Warner were sent to Kodiak to accomplish this task. Rev. Warner was both a minster and an expert builder, just what was needed for the job! They arrived in Kodiak during the spring of 1940 and successfully carried out the project. He also was able to gather the nucleus for starting the church and conducted regular services. Mr. Warner also built the parsonage next to the church building. Rev. Warner finished his work and left Kodiak on December 24, 1940.
TWO days before Rev. Warner left, on December 22, 1940, the first Missionary Pastor, Rev. Gregory Morony, arrived to officially found Community Baptist Church. Rev. Morony and his wife, Evelyn, arrived on the S.S. Denali. That same evening the Christmas program was presented in the new church building, this was the first time it had been used for an evening activity.
UNDER the leadership of Pastor Morony, the work necessary for organizing a new church was accomplished. This included appointing committees, preparing a constitution, nominating officers, and the care of many other matters. On February 2, 1940 people met at the church and formally completed the organization of the church. At this meeting they selected the name "Community Baptist Church."
THERE were still many things to be accomplished over the next few years to finish the church. Among these were, finishing the parsonage, fixing flooding in the church basement, getting a stove and hot water heater, and buying pews.
THE church grew fast and by 1944 the Sunday School was averaging 95 to 105. In 1944 five new classes were started and space was at a premium. Adult average attendance in 1941, 1942 was 78. By 1951 it was decided that more space was needed and an educational addition was added.
SINCE that time Community Baptist Church has fulfilled it's mission to Kodiak in many ways. Not only has it been God's light in this community by spreading the Gospel, it has also served in many ways:
1944-1945
Public School used the basement for Kindergarten
1950's
Senior and Junior High Graduations held
Early 1970's
Basement used as Day Care Center
Mid 1970's
Basement used as hostel for persons needing shelter
1980's
Basement still used at times for shelter
Late 1980's
Basement used as shelter for persons in recovery from substance abuse
