About Us
At St. Stevens Baptist Church, we are a small but growing community of believers, who place a high priority in demonstrating the love of Christ, and Christian discipleship. We enjoy a friendly and family-oriented atmosphere where everyone is welcome, as we learn and grow together. We recognize that love is an action word. As such- we endeavor continuously to serve our neighbors, and demonstrate the same love to others, that Christ has so graciously shown to us. (1 John 4:19)
Our Commitment
Our commitment is to share the love and truth of Jesus Christ in the communities where we live, the places in which we work, and to every person that we meet. John 13:34-35
What We Do
We prioritize Christ. We teach the gospel, and we emphasize prayer and personal devotion.
Our Community
“We are a Christ-centered, kingdom focused church serving the Culpeper community and surrounding areas. If you are in or near the town of Culpeper and need transportation, we would be happy to arrange for pickup. Contact us at 540-407-8776.
Our Church History
God’s hand has been upon St. Stevens Baptist Church, as evidenced by our history, and by the grace of God, the congregation is still here. Founded in 1847 with 97 members, by 1860 the membership of St. Stevens had almost doubled in size to 190 members. A thriving church in 1863, it was destroyed in a fire by Civil War soldiers.
Rebuilding began soon thereafter and was completed in 1874, yet the building met the same fate of destruction by fire. Until the church was rebuilt, the congregation met for services at an old school house on Batna Road. A gift of land was given to St. Stevens by Dr. Edwin Barbour in 1886. The third church building was erected with all the lumber being cut by hand. A third fire at St. Stevens caused the congregation to attended church at Shiloh Baptist in Brandy. The old sanctuary that is used today as a dining room was built in 1916, and the new sanctuary was built in 1990. St. Stevens Baptist Church is a living testimony to unyielding steadfastness in worship and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
The pastor during the new building of 1886 was Reverend Ship; and some of the members were Deacon Jim Lewis, Deacon Marlow Robinson, Deacon Sam Giles, Bro Willie Newman, and Bro Harry Mack. Some of the Mothers of the church were Sis Ella Lewis, Sis Bettie Newman, Reverend Willie Williams, Reverend Clifford McDonald, Reverend Norman A. Gray, Reverend Stephen Wiley and Reverend Derrick J. Mathis Sr. (who recently retired in December 2023 after 13 years of service).
The members of St. Stevens Baptist Church give all honor and praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for sustaining us and sending us servant leaders through our various seasons of need.