About Us

Oakley Baptist Church was founded over 90 years ago, and our membership is committed to service within our congregation and community. If you’re looking for a church, or an opportunity to serve, feel free to contact our office, or join us for a worship service.

Upcoming Events: 

• New Life group meeting dates:
  • • • • • Homecoming Sunday, August 10th at 10:45am
          • 45+ August 15th at 6:30 p.m.
          • Young Adults August 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
          • Church Wide Picnic Sunday August 24th
• Grief Share is Tuesday’s from 10:30-12:30 in the conference room. Please see Jo Ann Young or Anne Gudger with any questions.

John Alexander, Pastor

Pastor John Alexander was born and raised in Asheville, and he gave his life to Christ at the age of 13. The joys of his life are knowing Jesus as his Lord and Savior, being the husband of the love of his life Tonya, whom he married on April 23, 2016, and being the father of Sawyer and Lindsey. He has been the pastor of Oakley Baptist Church for over 3 years.

Education:
-Associate of Religion/Church Ministries, Fruitland Baptist Bible College
-Bachelor of Science in Religion, Liberty University
-Certificate in Church-Based Counseling, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
-Foundations in Bible and Theology Certificate; Elder Training Certificate, Western Seminary

Christie Rhom, Secretary

Christie was born and raised in Asheville, attending Grassy Branch Baptist Church and Reynolds High School. She has been the secretary at Oakley Baptist Church for over 20 years, and a member along with her husband Michael for over 30 years. She and Michael enjoyed watching their three girls grow up at Oakley, and are now the proud grandparents of two more girls.

Norma B. Carroll, Worship Leader

Norma grew up in Waynesville attending Allen’s Creek Baptist Church. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior when she was 10 years old. In her early teens, she felt God’s calling on her life and attended Piedmont Bible College. She and her husband, Rev. Homer Carroll live in Weaverville and serve the Lord together. God Brought them to Oakley Baptist Church in August 2007 where she serves as Worship Leader, Minister of Music, and Ladies Bible Study Leader. 

Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”

Anna Taylor, Pianist

Anna is an Asheville native, and has served Oakley Baptist Church as the pianist since 2020.