Anchor Baptist Church
Anchor Baptist Church (Main)
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Anchor Baptist Church occupies a small campus of four contiguous buildings at 72–78 Afton Parkway and describes itself as an old‑fashioned, Independent, conservative church that uses the King James Bible and affirms doctrines such as a pre‑tribulation rapture, six literal days of Creation, and baptism by immersion after salvation. The church places a high priority on missions and church planting—supporting missionaries in Sardegna and the Philippines and planters in several U.S. cities—and runs an active soul‑winning program with weekly outreach, a Saturday 10:00 AM outreach, and a monthly "Fired Up For Christ" breakfast. Its robust bus ministry (two routes with wheelchair pickups), multi‑age Sunday School program following a four‑year Bible curriculum, nursery staffed by screened, experienced workers, and a Wednesday night Bible study with corporate prayer at 7:00 PM make it welcoming for families and new visitors. Pastor Jeremiah Ketels is a retired U.S. Navy veteran and several of his family members serve in the church; contact information, social links (Facebook and YouTube), and online giving via Tithe.ly are listed on the church website for those who want more details.
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- Name:Anchor Baptist Church (Main)
- Street Address:72 Afton Pkwy (also 74, 76, 78 Afton Pkwy)
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Anchor Baptist Church (Main)
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- Name:Anchor Baptist Church
- Website URL:https://anchorbaptistofportsmouth.org
- Summary:Anchor Baptist Church occupies a small campus of four contiguous buildings at 72–78 Afton Parkway and describes itself as an old‑fashioned, Independent, conservative church that uses the King James Bible and affirms doctrines such as a pre‑tribulation rapture, six literal days of Creation, and baptism by immersion after salvation. The church places a high priority on missions and church planting—supporting missionaries in Sardegna and the Philippines and planters in several U.S. cities—and runs an active soul‑winning program with weekly outreach, a Saturday 10:00 AM outreach, and a monthly "Fired Up For Christ" breakfast. Its robust bus ministry (two routes with wheelchair pickups), multi‑age Sunday School program following a four‑year Bible curriculum, nursery staffed by screened, experienced workers, and a Wednesday night Bible study with corporate prayer at 7:00 PM make it welcoming for families and new visitors. Pastor Jeremiah Ketels is a retired U.S. Navy veteran and several of his family members serve in the church; contact information, social links (Facebook and YouTube), and online giving via Tithe.ly are listed on the church website for those who want more details.
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Last updated: 3/19/2026