About

 Sundays at Kenansville

- 9 AM - 11AM

Our church sits in the center of Duplin County, the county seat. We don’t think that’s a coincidence.

We believe our church body is called to build bridges, foster strong relationships, and reach the lost in our community. When you visit, you’ll find someone greeting you in the parking lot and shaking your hand. You’ll be welcomed, not just made to feel welcome. Your kids will have a place to learn about Jesus on their level, and you’ll find no shortage of ways to get connected to our church family.

Kenansville Baptist has been deeply rooted in this community for almost 200 years, and we know that God is not done with us. Come see for yourself!

 
 

Looking for a church?

We understand that your first time at a church can be intimidating: you don’t know what to expect, you may not know anyone, or you simply want to “scope out” the church and get out the door quickly! Our hope is that you will feel warmly welcomed as a guest at one of our Sunday morning gatherings. Here are some questions we think you might like answered, even before you try us out!

What is a Sunday Service like?

We believe that the gospel changes everything! So, our hour long Sunday gatherings are structured to remind us of the good news about who Jesus is and what He has done for us. We do this through singing, prayer, and teaching from the Bible. Our goal is not to manufacture a particular feeling or experience, but simply to remind ourselves that even in the midst of our brokenness, we are more loved in Jesus than we could imagine. As this truth sinks into our hearts, our prayer is that we will be transformed for His glory and for the good of our city.

What do I wear?

Most of us tend to dress casually, so you’ll see more jeans than dresses and dress shirts, but we encourage you to come as you are!

What about my kids?

Our kid's ministry desires to bless the parents who attend our weekend gatherings with the assurance that their child is safe, well-loved, and growing in their knowledge of God and His love for them. We have a nursery for kids birth to 24 months and a worship service for kids age 2 to fifth grade in the fellowship hall. Older students (6-12 grade) typically join the worship service with their families.


Our Staff

 

Pastor Aaron Smith

Lead Pastor

Aaron Smith received his undergraduate degree from the University of Mount Olive and has a Master of Divinity in Church Revitalization from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Before Aaron joined KBC, he worked bi-vocationally as a youth pastor and teacher in public and private schools. Aaron has a passion for seeing declining churches grow into healthy, thriving churches.

Aaron has lived in Duplin County his entire life. He grew up in Beulaville but moved to Kenansville when he married his wife, Emily. Aaron and Emily have been married for ten years and two boys named Thatcher and Waylon

 
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Pastor Jeremy “Soapy” Martin

Associate Pastor

Jeremy “Soapy” Martin received his Masters of Divinity in Christian Leadership and Church Ministry from Liberty University. He has also received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a M.B.A. in Project Management.

Soapy has spent over 17 years working bivocationally in children and youth ministry ranging from nursery volunteer to youth group leader. His passion is to see kids grow in relationship with Jesus and be empowered to be the disciples they are called to be through the Great Commission. 

Soapy is married to his wife Christy and they have a daughter, Caileigh, and a son, Braedon. They have lived in several places across this country. They have lived and served in South Carolina, Texas, Colorado, and Montana but now they call Sarecta, North Carolina home.