How it all started...
In the Fall of 1971, a vision was born. This vision for a Christ-Centered, evangelical church would start in the small community or Rubyville, OH. By the grace of God, this vision expanded, so much so, that the Church Of Rubyville Community not only affected it's rural town but would eventually have a global impact.
On Saturday, September 18, 1971 Rubyville Community Church held their first ever meeting at the Rubyville Elementary School Building. The school served as the congregation's meeting place for 10 months.
Then, in the Spring of 1972, Rubyville Community Church purchased the Old Long Run Grade School and began renovations. Most of the renovations were done by the hard-working men and women of the church at that time. They dedicated the church unto the Lord on July 30, 1972, with approximately 300 people in attendance.
Fifteen years from the dedication service, the church organized a directory, which included a brief history of the church and testimonies of all that God had done. The church praised God for the funds that were given to not only sustain the church, but also to support outside missions with 14% of all income.
Still today, the congregation of Rubyville Community strives to operate in the belief that "it is more blessed to give than to receive". As the historian closed out their remarks on all that had been accomplished within the 15 years of ministry, they praised The Lord for the 400 souls that had come to know Christ as Savior and Lord.
"We could tell of numerous ways God has directed in the life of our church, but just this brief history of our first 15 years together reveals a story of a blessed people." -1986 Directory of Rubyville Community Church
The Pastors of Rubyville Community Church Include:
Lee Hammond
Don Williams
Robert Hobbs
Tommy Street
Bob Carroll
Sidney Snyder
Wilber E. Crace
Dr. Calvin Ray Evans
Brian Baer (Assistant Pastor)
On Saturday, September 18, 1971 Rubyville Community Church held their first ever meeting at the Rubyville Elementary School Building. The school served as the congregation's meeting place for 10 months.
Then, in the Spring of 1972, Rubyville Community Church purchased the Old Long Run Grade School and began renovations. Most of the renovations were done by the hard-working men and women of the church at that time. They dedicated the church unto the Lord on July 30, 1972, with approximately 300 people in attendance.
Fifteen years from the dedication service, the church organized a directory, which included a brief history of the church and testimonies of all that God had done. The church praised God for the funds that were given to not only sustain the church, but also to support outside missions with 14% of all income.
Still today, the congregation of Rubyville Community strives to operate in the belief that "it is more blessed to give than to receive". As the historian closed out their remarks on all that had been accomplished within the 15 years of ministry, they praised The Lord for the 400 souls that had come to know Christ as Savior and Lord.
"We could tell of numerous ways God has directed in the life of our church, but just this brief history of our first 15 years together reveals a story of a blessed people." -1986 Directory of Rubyville Community Church
The Pastors of Rubyville Community Church Include:
Lee Hammond
Don Williams
Robert Hobbs
Tommy Street
Bob Carroll
Sidney Snyder
Wilber E. Crace
Dr. Calvin Ray Evans
Brian Baer (Assistant Pastor)
Expanding the vision...
In 2011, Rubyville Community Church decided to expand with an entirely new facility. The old church, which could comfortably seat 300, was getting tight, and the global vision of the faithful congregation continued. The church construction was completed and the sanctuary was dedicated on April 10, 2011.
In 2019, the average attendance for Rubyville Community Church was 575. While we do serve a large group of people, it is our goal that every person knows that they are part of our family. We have seen countless souls come to know Jesus through our services, live streams, radio broadcasts, television ministry and the work of several outreach ministries that we support. We are so thankful for the opportunity God has given us to lead other's into a deeper walk with Christ, and our prayer is that our zeal to know Him and make Him known will only grown stronger as the years go by.
In 2019, the average attendance for Rubyville Community Church was 575. While we do serve a large group of people, it is our goal that every person knows that they are part of our family. We have seen countless souls come to know Jesus through our services, live streams, radio broadcasts, television ministry and the work of several outreach ministries that we support. We are so thankful for the opportunity God has given us to lead other's into a deeper walk with Christ, and our prayer is that our zeal to know Him and make Him known will only grown stronger as the years go by.
Be A part of our story...
Our church would love to have you join us some time. If you are new to the church, rest assured that you will feel very welcome with our warm and inviting congregation. You will be greeted at the door and given a church bulletin, which will give information about prayer requests, service updates and current happenings within the congregation. Our church worships with a variation of old and new hymns, traditional Southern Gospel and progressive Christian music. We have a live band and outstanding music ministers. We believe that we have the best pastors in the world- who preach Biblical truth without compromise. They love our church well and serve it tirelessly. We also have Sunday school classes for all different ages, and a youth program on Sunday nights. Whoever you are, we want you to know that we would LOVE to have you join us for a service at Rubyville Community Church. Come, and be a part of the continued vision.
