Welcome to Shallow Ford Baptist on the web! We are here to be an outlet to provide God’s word and love to every nation.
Shallow Ford Baptist is located in God’s beautiful creation of the Appalachian Mountains in Erwin Tennessee. We are located at the south end of Unicoi County and are conveniently located close to I-26 between exits 40 and 43.
Feel free to browse our site to learn more about our church family, how to visit us in person, and learn more about God through our pastor’s blog and sermons. We are glad that you found our home on the internet.
Worship With Us
Come worship with us at Shallow Ford Baptist. We are looking forward to seeing you and helping you in your walk with God. Come see us for Sunday School at 10:00 on Sundays followed by Worship Service at 11:00. Also visit us for our Sunday evening Service at 7:00 and our Wednesday evening service at 7:00.
It's Summer at Shallow Ford!
Join us in our activities. Download the calendar of events.
Unicoi County’s Summer Food Program
We will be delivering food boxes to families in need in our community five times this summer. If you would like to donate money to the Summer Food Program, please make checks payable to Shallow Ford Baptist Church. If you would like to help deliver boxes or need more information please contact Kelly Pate. Click here for delivery dates and other information.
Will Serve Wednesdays
Will Serve Wednesdays will be a time for our church to serve different people within our church and our community. We will begin on Wednesday afternoon by serving in different capacities and end Wednesday evening with a devotion and meal together! Our first event will be on Wednesday, June 6 beginning at 3pm. Click here for a full schedule and other information.
Vacation Bible School
Space Quest VBS will be Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22 from 6-8pm each night. Please sign up if you are willing to help in any way. Be praying for the VBS workers and the children who will be attending. If you would like to make a donation for snacks and other needed items, please see Kelly Pate. VBS Round-Up will be Sunday, June 17 at 3pm. We will meet at the church. After Round-Up we will decorate for VBS
Warriors Path State Park
Day trip to Warriors Path State Park on Monday, June 4. We will leave the church at 10am and return at 2pm. All kids birth thru 4th grade are invited to come. Bring your lunch and your sunscreen.
Smores and Swim
On Thursday, June 7 the Youth will have a Swim Party and Smores at the Pate’s house from 7pm-9pm.
Kids Swim Party
On Sunday, June 24 following the Sunday morning service the kids will have a swim party at the Pate’s house.
Kids Camp 2012
Kids Camp 2012 will be July 16-18 for all kids ages 1st-6th grade. Mark your calendar for fun! More information coming soon.
07/19/12
Youth Concert and Lock-In
The Youth will be going to the Jeremy Camp and Building 429 Concert at Funfest and afterwards will have a lock-in! Mark your calendars for July 19-20! More Information.
Church Picnic
The Church Picnic will be on Sunday, July 29 at the Pate’s house. We will swim at 4:00 and have dinner at 5:30. A food sign-up sheet will be posted closer to time.
Youth Concert
The Youth will be going to the Jamie Grace concert at the Johnson City Mall on Thursday, August 16 at 5pm. More information.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16