The historic red-brick sanctuary of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia

Waycross, Georgia

St. John's Missionary Baptist Church

A congregation of faith, history, and service — worshiping in a sanctuary that has stood at the heart of this community for generations.

Welcome

You have a place at St. John

Whether you were baptized in this sanctuary or are visiting Waycross for the first time, you are welcome here. St. John's Missionary Baptist Church is a family of believers committed to worship, discipleship, and the well-being of our neighborhood.

Come as you are. Sit anywhere. Sing with us, pray with us, and stay afterward for fellowship — we would be glad to know your name.

"How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts." — Psalm 84:1

Worship Times

  • Sunday School

    Sunday · 9:30 a.m.

  • Sunday Morning Worship

    Sunday · 11:00 a.m.

  • Bible Study

    Wednesday · 6:30 p.m.

  • Prayer Service

    Wednesday · 6:00 p.m.

864 Oak Street, Waycross, GA 31501

Our Pastor

A word from the pulpit

Portrait of Pastor Gerald Robinson of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, Waycross
Pastor Gerald Robinson, Pastor

"St. John has never been only a building. It is the prayers of the mothers who came before us, the songs of the choir, the meals shared in the fellowship hall, and the hands we extend to Waycross. I invite you to worship with us."

Pastor Gerald Robinson, Pastor

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Announcement

This month at St. John

Featured announcement

Homecoming & Church Anniversary Service

Members, former members, and friends of St. John are invited home for a day of worship, remembrance, and dinner on the grounds. Date and details to be confirmed.

Upcoming events

Sunday Worship

Every Sunday · 11:00 a.m.

Morning worship with the St. John choir, followed by fellowship.

Wednesday Bible Study

Wednesdays · 6:30 p.m.

Midweek study in the fellowship hall and online.

Community Food Distribution

Monthly · Date TBA

Groceries and household staples shared with Waycross neighbors.

See the full church calendar

Historic Preservation

A landmark worth saving

Our sanctuary is among the enduring African American church buildings of Ware County — a brick landmark that has sheltered worship, education, and organizing for well over a century.

Time has taken its toll on the roof, masonry, windows, and foundation. The St. John Preservation Project is documenting the building's history and raising the funds needed to keep its doors open for the next generation.

Arched windows and brick facade of the St. John sanctuary