1925

Members decided on second Sunday in September 1925 to name the church Antioch Baptist Church and Rev. Henry Randolph was called as its first Pastor. Rev. Randolph served as Pastor for three years.

1928 - 1930

Rev. D. W. Cotman of Charles City, Virginia accepted the mission of ministering to the people of Antioch. We moved forward under his pastorate. After serving for two years and eleven months, the Lord called him home to eternal rest.

1934 - 1941

After being without a pastor for four years, Rev. W. L. Tuck of Richmond, Virginia was called to the pastorate of Antioch.

1943 - 1965

In April of 1943, Rev. E. M. Charity became Antioch’s fourth pastor. During his guidance the church made many improvements to

the physical plant as well as to the spiritual growth of the church. After 23 years of dedicated service, Rev. Charity retired as Pastor of Antioch.

1966 - 1975

In 1966, Rev. Robert C. Davis of Richmond, Virginia was called to the pastorate of Antioch. One of the first objectives of our

fifth pastor was to establish a church code of ethics. Rev. Davis also implemented plans for an addition to the church. Much of the construction of the building was done by members of the church family.

1975—1983

In September 1975, Rev. William Hunter Smith of Richmond Virginia was called as Antioch’s sixth pastor. Many outstanding improvements were accomplished. Rev. Smith also pursued the purchase of land adjoining the church property.

1984—1986

In June 1984, Rev. Reginald D. Terry of Arcadelphia, Arkansas was installed as the seventh pastor of Antioch. Two major accomplishments were achieved during Rev. Terry’s ministry: the purchase of adjoining land and replacing the church roof. 

1986 — 2023

On Sunday, October 12, 1986 Rev. Dr. James Lewis Sailes was installed as Antioch’s eighth Pastor. In addition to his ministering to the people of Antioch, many projects have been successfully completed: Heated baptistery, installed water purification system, purchased land adjoining the church property including the historical Chatsworth School, launched a building and renovation project that enhanced the church with a new multi-purpose room, six classrooms, library/study, a new kitchen, enlarged the pastor’s and the secretary’s offices, choir stand reconstructed, added a new parking lot and upgraded the church’s audio and visual equipment.

1998—2020

Antioch Learning Center founder and Executive Director, our 1st Lady, Rev. Gail Sailes.

2011

On Thursday, August 18, 2011, Pastor Sailes led us, after the ribbon cutting ceremony, into our new sanctuary. On Sunday, August 21, 2011, our first Worship Service was held with a crowd of over 600 attending. Along with the new sanctuary is a state of art sound system, baptistery, stained glass windows, and an administrative wing for offices and classrooms. Pastor Sailes most recent expansion was the purchasing of property and home, on the corner of Chatsworth and New Market Road.

2022

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, we celebrate the 36th Pastoral Anniversary of our Pastor, the Reverend Dr. James L. Sailes.

DECEMBER 10, 2022

On Saturday, December 10, 2022, we gave thanks to God for allowing the Antioch Baptist Church to celebrate 100 Years of Serving Him. This historic events was held in the Banquet Hall of Cedar Street Baptist Church, Richmond Virginia. THANK YOU LORD! WE GIVE YOU THE HONOR AND THE GLORY!!