About Us

Dogwood Valley Baptist Church was established in 1845. We still honor and believe the same Articles of Faith that we were founded upon. God's Word has not changed and neither has our faith. Dogwood Baptist Church began with less than 1 acre of land. With God's blessing, the church now has over 70 acres and is home to a Christian School, Bible Camp for kids, and a Bible Institute. In 1970, The Lord led Pastor Gentry to establish a Summer Bible Camp which still continues to this day. Over the years, we have been blessed with seeing many, many young people come to know Christ as Savior as a result of this ministry and many young men called to preach who are now serving God as pastors and missionaries all over the world. In 1974, Pastor Gentry was led to establish a K5-12th grade school in order to give children the opportunity to have a Christian based education and Dogwood Christian Academy was opened. Many young people have benefited and become better prepared to serve God because they had the opportunity to have a Christian education.

Pastor Emeritus- Dr. Roy Gentry Sr

Our Pastor for 56 years, Pastor Roy Gentry Sr. and Mrs. Sylvesta "Maw Maw" Gentry are forever in our hearts. Founders of the Dogwood Christian Academy and Dogwood Valley Bible Camp, they have touched countless thousands for the cause of Christ. Only eternity will reveal the impact they have made on all of us and many others. On April 28, 2019 Pastor Gentry went home to be with his Heavenly Father. We will continue to hold high the banner in his honor and for Christ! In 2017, our congregation voted to elect him as "Pastor Emeritus" of our church. We love and appreciate all of the sacrifices they made for our church and its ministries.

1 TImothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.