About Us
Where we've been...
Riva Trace Baptist Church met for the fist time on July 21, 1985 in two rooms at the Annapolis High School. The new congregation was to be established by the Heritage Baptist Church in response to a grant of six acres by the developer of Riva Trace, Gary Pyles. Dr. Fred Moffatt Jr. formed a small congregation of about 20 members, establishing "the most inviting little church in Annapolis."

For three years, Dr. Moffatt served both the established Heritage Church on Forest Drive and the growing young "Riva Trace Branch" simultaneously. Working with a part-time volunteer pastor, Rev. Gene Weatherly, Dr. Moffatt oversaw the erection of their first buildings (two "mobile" units) on their property and brought then to the point of calling their first full time pastor.

In February of 1988, Rev. Dennis Gray accepted the invitation to serve the new church. In the years that have followed, Pastor Gray has led a growing body of committed believers in service to God, one another, and the community while establishing a truly "different kind of church." Through significant growth, RTBC has remained focused on our mission of "loving people by leading them to Jesus, and encouraging them to grow through true worship and service to others."

Where we're going...
The people will be the same, but the location will change. Join us during this exciting time as we prepare to embark on a new journey in ministry with the construction of our new building.

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Easter 2006
 
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