Southern Hills Baptist Church
Oklahoma City OK

73159-5293

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What We Believe

About God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14

About Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to earth to reign as King. Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5,14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13

About the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily. Acts 1:8; II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Galatians 5:25; I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18

About the Bible

The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs about living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error. II Timothy 3:16, 1:13; II Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

About Human Beings

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. Sin separates us from God and causes many problems in our life. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2

About Salvation

Salvation is God’s free gift to us. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our sin and our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith, and is evidenced by a transformed life from thereafter. Once received, we are eternally sealed as child of God. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:2; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1; Romans 10:9-10

About Eternity

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence. John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; I Corinthians 2:7-9

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Southern Hills Baptist Church
8601 S Pennsylvania Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-5293
United States
Phone: 405-682-1636
Fax: 405-685-0481
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Dr. Douglas O. Melton
Dr. Douglas O. Melton
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8601 S Pennsylvania Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-5293
United States
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Southern Hills Baptist Church Service Times

Sundays

8:00am - Morning Worship (Worship Center)

8:45 a.m. - Sunday School (around campus)

8:45 a.m. - Hispanic Adult Sunday School (D107)

10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship (Worship Center)

10:00 a.m. - Hispanic Worship (Hardy Center)

5:00 p.m. - Evening Worship (Chapel)

Mondays

10:00 a.m. - Quilters (North Building)

6:00 p.m. - Teaching English Language Learners (Fielder Hall)

Tuesdays

10:00 a.m. - Bible Study (Fielder Hall)

1:00 p.m. - Encourager's Closet (North Building)

Wednesdays

3:45 p.m. - Jubilee Singers (Rehearsal Hall)

4:45 p.m. - Fellowship Meal (Gym)

6:00 p.m. - Kids City Activities (Fielder Hall)

6:00 p.m. - Bible Study (Chapel)

6:00 p.m. - RESET for Students (Southouse)

6:00 p.m. - Bible studies for Adults (Fielder Hall)

6:00 p.m. - Preschool Activities (Fielder Hall)

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Southern Hills Baptist Church History

In the Beginning

The history of Southern Hills Baptist Church begins with a core group of individuals from Wilmont Place and Knob Hill Baptist Churches having a vision for a new church on South Pennsylvania. This group began meeting as early as July 1962, led by pastor D.B. Hoskins, although the church was officially chartered with 60 members on February 23, 1964 in a service led by Western Hills Baptist Church pastor, Warren Terry.

First, meeting in a home on Laneway Drive, the church voted to spend $108,000 to build a church building at 8601 S. Pennsylvania. Over 100 individuals were present for the ground-breaking with the first service in the new church building held on October 18, 1964. This early group was very excited about increasing their number and evangelizing the unchurched. They met for dinner every Wednesday evening, visited in the community, held an evening service and choir rehearsal led by Jim Snider, the first Music Director - he was paid $7.50 per week. The church grew and additional educational space was added. Upon D.B. Hoskins' retirement, John Fleming and then Warren Terry were called to lead Southern Hills.

A Church Alive and Growing

Under the leadership of Warren Terry, the church membership continued to grow and several additional building projects were undertaken, including the building of the "Red Auditorium," dedicated in January of 1972. Hamilton Hall (gym) was built and Southern Hills began an active recreation ministry. Music Directors Paul Winslow and Jack Rogers led worship in the early 70's with G.D. Hardy joining the staff in 1977. Warren Terry retired as pastor and Jerry Fielder was called to lead Southern Hills in 1978.

The 80s brought a need for additional space as God continued to bring new families to southern Hills. The auditorium was enlarged, the Buchanan's strip mall property was purchased, and the three story education space was built along with several other modifications and updates. Under Jerry's leadership, ministries expanded. Southern Hills had a thriving singles ministry, the commitment to missions and evangelism continued by calling a Missions and Evangelism Minister, and SHBC began a mission church in Moore – Highland Baptist Church. The student ministry grew, as did overall church membership.

The amazing growth led SHBC to realize the need to build a new worship center which opened in 1993 with seating for over 2000, followed by new education, preschool, and children's space in 1999. God had faithfully grown His church in the years since 60 charter members had dreamed of planting a church in anticipation of the growth of south Oklahoma City. the 90's ended with the retirement of Jerry Fielder after over 20 years as pastor of SHBC.

A New Millennium

SHBC kicked off the new millennium by calling Dr. Douglas O. Melton as pastor in 2000. SHBC senior adult ministry is active and growing, mission trips in the US and internally continued, and many young families joined SHBC. As a church seeking to "Develop Fully Devoted Followers of Christ," discipleship and evangelism training increased with evening Bible studies. Several outreach programs began, including English as a Second Language.

Vacation Bible School and community events saw tremendous growth during this time and SHBC began a second mission church, Faith Crossing Baptist Church. The Hardy Center was built to provide staff offices and space for student ministry and the former "red auditorium" was remodeled into a chapel and reception area opening in November 2013 to serve the church family and community for weddings, funerals, and smaller meetings. In October 2013, SHBC rose to the challenge of physical inconvenience due to a fire in the Worship Center which relocated service to Hamilton Hall, and later, the Chapel and Hoskins Hall for five months.

Looking to the Future

SHBC continues to reach individuals with the gospel and develop fully devoted followers of Christ. The excitement of the early years is still present as we look forward to what God has planned for the next 50 years. God has been faithful to the vision He gave to the early founding members for a church on South Pennsylvania and by His grace, Southern Hills Baptist Church will continue His work until He returns.

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Southern Hills Baptist Church FAQs

Question: Where is Southern Hills Baptist Church located?
Answer: Southern Hills Baptist Church is located at 8601 S Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Question: Who is Southern Hills Baptist Church's pastor?
Answer: Southern Hills Baptist Church's pastor is Dr. Douglas O. Melton.

Question: What time is service at Southern Hills Baptist Church?
Answer: Sundays 8:00am - Morning Worship (Worship Center) 8:45 a.m. - Sunday School (around campus) 8:45 a.m. - Hispanic Adult Sunday School (D107) 10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship (Worship Center) 10:00 a.m. - Hispanic Worship (Hardy Center) 5:00 p.m. - Evening Worship (Chapel) Mondays 10:00 a.m. - Quilters (North Building) 6:00 p.m. - Teaching English Language Learners (Fielder Hall) Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - Bible Study (Fielder Hall) 1:00 p.m. - Encourager's Closet (North Building) Wednesdays 3:45 p.m. - Jubilee Singers (Rehearsal Hall) 4:45 p.m. - Fellowship Meal (Gym) 6:00 p.m. - Kids City Activities (Fielder Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Bible Study (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. - RESET for Students (Southouse) 6:00 p.m. - Bible studies for Adults (Fielder Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Preschool Activities (Fielder Hall)

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Question: What is Southern Hills Baptist Church's website?
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Question: What denominaiton is Southern Hills Baptist Church?
Answer: Southern Hills Baptist Church belongs to Baptist denomination.

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Southern Hills Baptist Church listing was last updated on the 13th of August, 2017
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