About Us

Who We Are

The Sanctuary at Gilead Baptist Church โ€” a community living in the fullness of God's Word and promises.

Our Mission

Win the Lost; Disciple the Found; Mend the Broken; Send the Whole

We live in full expectation of God's Word and promises. Jesus said, "I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance, to the full, till it overflows." โ€” John 10:10 (AMP)

Win the Lost

Sharing the hope of Jesus with those who haven't yet heard, so everyone can know His love.

Disciple the Found

Equipping believers to grow in faith, walk in obedience, and become fully devoted followers of Christ.

Mend the Broken

Bringing healing and restoration to the hurting through prayer, care, and the power of God's love.

Send the Whole

Empowering every member to serve, minister, and carry hope to their community and beyond.

Our Story

A Sanctuary for Everyone

"Gilead" is a biblical place of healing and balm. We believe the Sanctuary at Gilead is called to be that same healing place for our community โ€” a refuge where the lost are won, the found are discipled, the broken are mended, and the whole are sent.

Our Heart

We're more than a building on Dogwood Drive โ€” we're a family walking in full expectation of God's promises. Every person who walks through our doors is welcomed as family, wherever they've been and whatever they've done.

Our Call

We are sent people. We carry the hope of Jesus beyond our walls into Hapeville, greater Atlanta, and the world. L.I.F.E. in abundance โ€” until it overflows.

What We Believe

Statement of Beliefs

Our faith is rooted in God's Word and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. These core convictions shape everything we do.

The Bible

We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God โ€” our guide for faith and daily living.

God

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, substitutionary death, bodily resurrection, and ascension.

Salvation

We believe salvation is a gift of God's grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone โ€” not by works, so that no one can boast.

The Holy Spirit

We believe in the person and work of the Holy Spirit, who empowers, gifts, and fills believers for ministry and godly living.

The Church

We believe the Church is the body of Christ, called to worship, teach, disciple, serve, and carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

Leadership

Pastor Everett B. Slay

Our Senior Pastor leads with a heart for the fullness of God's promises and a passion for seeing lives transformed.

Pastor Everett B. Slay โ€” Senior Pastor

Pastor Slay is devoted to preaching the unadulterated Word of God and shepherding the congregation toward a deeper, life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.