Our church is made up of a vibrant community of believers who are passionate about worshiping God, growing in our faith, serving our community, and having meaningful fellowship with one another as well. Whether you are looking for a church home or just visiting, we invite you to join us for worship, fellowship, and ministry. We hope that you will find our website to be a helpful resource for learning about our church, our ministries, and our beliefs. We look forward to hopefully meeting you soon and greeting you in a more personal way.
“We exist to love people and equip believers with the Word of God.”
“Love People”
Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God; he created them male and female.”
1 John 3:18 “Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in actions and in truth.”
1 Peter 4:10 “Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God."
Ps. 32:8 “I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with my eye on you, I will give counsel.”
1 John 4:7-11 “Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love. God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live through him. Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, if God loved us in this way, we also must love one another.”
“Equip Believers”
Ps. 78:4-8 “We will not hide them from our Children, but will tell a future generation the praiseworthy acts of the lord, his might, and the wonderous works he has performed. He established a testimony in Jacob and set up a law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach to their children so that a future generation – children yet to be born – might know. They were to rise and tell their children so that they might put their confidence in God and not forget God’s works, but keep his commands. Then they would not be like our ancestors, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not loyal and whose spirit was not faithful to God.”
Heb. 13:21; 2 Tim. 3:16-17
Ps. 119:103 “How sweet your word is to my taste – sweeter than honey in my mouth.”
Ps. 112:1 “Hallelujah! Happy is the person who fears the Lord, taking great delight in his commands.”
Ps. 119:1-2 “How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the Lord’s instruction! Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart.”
John 8:31-32: “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Matt 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
2 Thess. 3:9 “It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.”
2 Cor. 5:20 “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, ‘be reconciled to God.’”
Matt. 28:19-20 “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
In the summer of 1954, Rev. L.B. Jones, pastor of First Baptist Church in Rockdale, appointed a committee to initiate the organization of a new church. There was an urgent need for a new congregation in town because of an increase in population. First Baptist, at that time, did not have the capacity to expand.
The deacons at First Baptist recommended to their congregation that their building fund be donated to the new church. The congregation unanimously voted its approval of this recommendation.
The first sunday school and church services were held on June 20, 1954, in the Rockdale Elementary School Cafetorium with 161 in attendance. Baylor ministerial student, Billy Grissom, delivered the messages for the day.
On June 23, 1954, the church ordained its first deacon: J.M. Coffey. The first person to be baptized into the church was Shirley Brown on September 11, 1955. The first wedding was on September 30, 1955, when Barbara Joyce Smith married George Weldon Swearingen.
On August 1, 1954, the church extended a call to Rev. A.L. Gatewood of Columbia, MS to serve as Meadowbrook’s first pastor.
Since then, Meadowbrook has taken several international mission trips, helped start a mission in Ukraine, helped start Place of Hope (pregnancy resource center), and many other projects.
Meadowbook is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention, and the Milam Baptist Association.
Michael comes to us from FBC Round Rock, where he spent a few years working within their student ministry. Michael originally was going into law enforcement and even holds a Bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University in Criminal Justice. After college, Michael accepted his calling to ministry. He is pursuing his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. Michael is the oldest of three children, has a dog and a cat that keep him on his toes, and has an alarming knowledge of Star Wars. Michael's goal with youth is to develop them into the disciples they are called to be before they are sent into the world.
Stephen was called to be our Pastor, Sunday, March 19, 2017. He arrived here on May 1st, coming from FBC Darrouzett in the Texas panhandle. He is married to Tammie Ammons and they have two daughters, Abigale and Rebekah, and one son Matthew.
Pastor Stephen grew up in Dayton, TX and attended college at Tarleton State University when God called him into ministry. He spent 10 years in youth ministry while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Ministry and Leadership. He went on to earn his Masters in Theological Studies at Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. You can read his article, “Pastor’s Corner” in our monthly newsletter.
Becky Phillips has been the Office Manager for the last 19 years. She was born in Yoakum, TX and raised in Corpus Christi, TX. She has been married to Barry Phillips for 53 years. Together, they have three children; Tammy, Jennifer, and Wade. Tammy and Jennifer are with the Lord. She has two grandchildren: Halle Jennifer, and Zachary Wade. Becky has been an active member of Meadowbrook for 30 years. She teaches a ladies Bible study on Tuesday nights and sings in the choir. Becky has lived in Rockdale for 34 years and enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with friends and family..
We believe, as stated in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, that “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (New International Version).
We voluntarily band ourselves together as a self-governing body of believers in Jesus Christ, equal in rank and privileges, operating through democratic processes under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, who are personally committed to sharing the good news of salvation to a lost mankind.
We believe God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God the Father is the sole creator of the universe, is all powerful, all loving, and all wise. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, by His death on the cross He made provision for our redemption from sin. He was raised from the dead, and ascended into Heaven, and is now the mediator between God and man, and will return in power and glory as the consummation of His mission. The Holy Spirit enables us to understand truth and righteousness; exalts Christ, convicts of sin, and cultivates Christian character and growth. He is our comforter, and it is through Him we receive the spiritual gifts by which we serve God through His church.
We further commit ourselves to the observance of the ordinances of believer’s baptism by immersion as a symbol of the burial of our old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus; and the Lord’s Supper as a memorial to the death of Christ and in anticipation of His second coming.
There's always something going on at Meadowbrook for adults of all ages, youth, children, and the whole family. See below for a sampling of our upcoming events!
Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Bible Study at 6:00 p.m.
Meadowbrook Baptist is thrilled to be part of the spread of God’s kingdom around the world. The missions we are involved in at this time are in Ukraine. Our Ukraine Mission is called EWay, a Christian English School. Though we aren't physically going to Ukraine at this time, we are thankful to have the opportunity to support EWay and the work God is doing there. We encourage all of our people to respond to God’s call for laborers, whether it means that they move to a foreign country or live and minister in our own community.
We are thankful to have the opportunity to support our missionaries working with Eway and the work God is doing there.
God-honoring worship is something we strive for. Many church members get involved in our music ministry. Some play their instruments. Some are vocalists. Others are involved in the choir. These volunteers are an important part of the ministry of our church, using their talents and gifts to glorify God.
The usher team at our church fills an important role. They are involved in directing attendees to their seats, ensuring the safety of the building during services, guiding traffic, helping visitors, answering questions, providing direction, unlocking doors, locking doors, and generally ensuring that the service can proceed problem-free. The usher team is a servant-hearted group of men and women whose ministry is integral to church life.
Using media to spread the gospel is a privilege of this church. In an age of widespread technology, we have a stewardship to use these tools as best as possible for kingdom purposes. All of our weekly sermons are uploaded to YouTube and Facebook. We also maintain an active Facebook feed for additional church communication.
Marriages can be difficult to maintain. Misunderstanding, confusion, resentment, and anger can flare up in any marriage. Marriage Counseling at this time is done by our pastor. He is available for this and other Pastoral Counseling that may be needed. Couples have found fresh hope and new joy in a warm and fulfilling relationship with their spouse.
Each Sunday, our church prays for the ministry of the Word. Throughout the week members are praying for needs that arise from our community and missionary family.
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. for ages 4+
Nursery (Birth-Age 4)
Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Light meal served
Trail Life: Troop TX-1516
“For Students to Know God and Make Him Known.”
~John 17:3, 26
The purpose of the student ministry at Meadowbrook Baptist Church of Rockdale is to lead students to KNOW GOD through the study of His Word and corporate worship and through practicing spiritual disciplines, and to MAKE HIM KNOWN through selfless service to others and sharing the love of God to everyone they encounter both in the church and in the world.
Sundays
Wednesdays
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