Humble Beginnings
We are thankful for our strong heritage.
The story of Heritage Baptist Church is a story of the grace, glory, and power of God. Following God’s leading, Pastor Michael E. Edwards and his family started Heritage Baptist Church in June of 1981. It all began in humble rental facilities at Potomac Senior High School. God blessed in a great way with souls saved and saints brought together to help this new work.
In 1982, the Lord provided an opportunity to purchase an older, vacated church building. God had placed Heritage right where He wanted them. In 1984, the largest retail outlet mall on the east coast was built near the church. The skyrocketing land values allowed Heritage to sell their old building and purchase the beautiful campus where the ministry is now located.
In 2018, Dr. Michael Edwards became Pastor Emeritus of Heritage Baptist Church. After 37 years as Senior Pastor of Heritage and 41 years of pastoral ministry, the Lord directed Dr. and Mrs. Edwards to begin Share Point Ministries. Share Point Ministries is designed to allow Dr. and Mrs. Edwards to share their experience in pastoral ministry, to encourage other ministry couples and congregations, and above all to share Jesus Christ with a needy world.
In 1982, the Lord provided an opportunity to purchase an older, vacated church building. God had placed Heritage right where He wanted them. In 1984, the largest retail outlet mall on the east coast was built near the church. The skyrocketing land values allowed Heritage to sell their old building and purchase the beautiful campus where the ministry is now located.
In 2018, Dr. Michael Edwards became Pastor Emeritus of Heritage Baptist Church. After 37 years as Senior Pastor of Heritage and 41 years of pastoral ministry, the Lord directed Dr. and Mrs. Edwards to begin Share Point Ministries. Share Point Ministries is designed to allow Dr. and Mrs. Edwards to share their experience in pastoral ministry, to encourage other ministry couples and congregations, and above all to share Jesus Christ with a needy world.
God has blessed!
The Heritage ministry now includes over 400 students in Heritage Christian School, Sunday school bus outreach, the Heritage Institute of Ministry, Spanish services, and a world-wide outreach supporting over 190 missions projects. Through the use of preaching and worship, Heritage strives to present the timeless message of Jesus Christ in a clear and relevant way.
Confident Future
As we remain steadfast, we trust the Lord will bless the ministry of Heritage to bring it to heights beyond our comprehension.
In the summer of 2019, the Lord brought Pastor Mark Carpenter and his wife, Rachael, to Heritage. Pastor Carpenter's proven leadership and faithful preaching through a time of transition enabled Heritage not only to steadily build upon its strong foundation, but to carry us into the next generation with love and commitment to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and faithfully share His Gospel to our community and around the world.
We hope you will find us a welcoming, Christ-exalting church and will visit with us soon!
We hope you will find us a welcoming, Christ-exalting church and will visit with us soon!
