Our Story

October 1991

Open Bible Baptist Church (OBBC) was started with a prayer list of non-believers by Rev. Jefferson Martin, Sr. and Billie Martin. A bible study was started in the Martins’ home.

 

Rev. Martin was led by the Lord to the Pikes Peak Baptist Association (PPBA). Upon encouraging Rev. Martin to start a mission, Dr. Charles Aiken made arrangements with Southeast Baptist Mission to share their facilities.

 

November 4, 1991

The first service was held with 13 members.

 

October 1992

The church moved to the storefront at 4393 Airport Road. OBBC grew and acquired more space at the storefront. Our first baptisms were at Skyway Baptist Church. We were also baptized at Circle Drive Baptist Church (CDBC) and at CDBC’s Church on Wheels.

 

1994

Garden Ranch Baptist Church became the sponsoring church. They assisted with emotional, spiritual, and financial support.

 

May 1998

A constituting service was held in May 1998 with 92 charter members.

 

August 1998

Our present location at 824 South Union was acquired