Elizabeth River Baptist Church
601 Sparrow Road     Chesapeake, VA    23325
(757) 420-8478     Fax: (757) 420-5402
 
Pastor:  Dr. Sanford Martin
 email:doctorsandy@elizabethriver.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
Welcome!
A Place Where You are Always Welcome
 

Whether you are brand new to the church thing or you’ve been around church for a while, we want to say welcome! Our goal at Elizabeth River Baptist Church is to create environments and experiences where you can encounter God in the midst of your life. When you visit with us at Elizabeth River Baptist Church our aim is that you would be inspired by the music, encouraged by the message, welcomed by our amazing community of people & be reminded that God’s grace is here!

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EXPERIENCING GOD

Join us as Elizabeth River Baptist Church begins a Bible study on Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God, starting Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 9:30 am. This Bible study will meet at the Elizabeth River Baptist Church annex. Please call the church office at 757-420-8478 for more information.

 God is inviting you into an intimate love relationship through which He reveals to you His will, His ways, and His work. When you recognize where God is working, you can join Him in what He is doing. Carefully listening to His voice will anchor you in His plan and set you free to live it with boldness and freedom. Then you will experience God doing through you what only He can do. 

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Vacation Bible School 2026

June 22-26, 2026 2:00-4:00 PM

 
Elizabeth River Baptist Church’s 2026 VBS theme is “Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things,” focusing on Psalm 34:3 to teach kids God’s greatness.
  •         Magnified!: Kids explore tiny details like ladybugs, dew drops, or acorns to see God’s immense                        creativity and love.
  •         Key Verse: Psalm 34:3 – “O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together”.
  •         Core Message: God made us, cares for us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful, teaching kids to                      proclaim His greatness.

Everyone is Welcome!  Pre-K and up

 

WORSHIP!

 SUNDAY AT 11:00 am

Elizabeth River Baptist Church is a church where we love to worship. Not just on Sundays, but every day of the week. Come worship the Lord with us! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BREAKFAST &BIBLE STUDY

 SUNDAY AT 9:30 am

Elizabeth River Baptist Church is a church where we love to studythe Word of God. We believe that God’s will, plan and purpose are revealed in His Word.

 

 

FELLOWSHIP

The Bible advises us to continue in fellowship with other believers. There is a reason for that! It edifies is, keeps us accountable, makes us more transparent and unplugs us from our secluded self-centered lives. We learn to share, invite-in, commune and interact with other believers. 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

GENEROSITY

We are givers at heart and we model that in our lives. We do not believe in creating a mega church with lots of beautiful buildings and facilities. Rather, we believe in giving back. A healthy community is ripe to hear God’s Word. We invite our members to give to any of our community programs on a regular basis. 

 

 

 

GROWTH

If you attend Elzabeth River Baptist Church and there is no spiritual growth in your life, then we did something wrong. That is why it is very important to us that you take away real life application not just spiritually, but for your family, finances and all areas of your life. God is our source of joy, and our deliverer.