The Congregation
Stafford Baptist Church, located in historic Stafford Hollow, is a small fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ known for sharing the love of God with whomever they meet. We welcome you to come to join us for worship services, concerts, or just to hang out with our fellowship groups. We are known for good music and good food.
As an American Baptist Church we proclaim and teach the word of God, seek to discern the leading of the Holy Spirit, and enjoy being in the presence of God and of each other. For over two hundred years, we have shouted, “God Is Love.”
While we occupy the oldest church building in Stafford (1833) and ring a Paul Revere bell each Sunday, we live in the present and seek to make disciples who will challenge our community, nation and the world to know the power of walking with God.
The Pastor
Paula J. Waters holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (New Testament) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a Master of Business Administration in Public Management from Boston University. She was ordained at The Twelfth Baptist Church of Boston, MA in 1993 where she had served as a choir director and singer since 1971. She was called to pastor Stafford Baptist Church in 2010 and was installed on March 13, 2011. Her personal mission statement is to reach the next generation for Christ.
The Minister of Music
Emery Austin Smith is a gifted and renowned jazz pianist who performed with Dizzy Gillespie and Count Basie. He joined us officially in 2017 and enthusiastically gives jazz concerts on a regular basis to raise the spirits of the greater Stafford community.