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Decatur Baptist Church

Decatur Baptist Church gathers for small-group Bible studies at 8:30 AM and worship at 10:00 AM on Sundays. Lead Pastor Joe McKaig preaches from the King James Version, and worship includes a choir, ensembles, and soloists. Sunday evenings offer classes, student worship, and AWANA at 5:45 PM. Wednesday gatherings begin at 6:30 PM with the House of Prayer, student ministry, and children's Music and Missions. Guest parking is near the front entrance, and greeters help visitors find the auditorium or children's check-in. The church serves locally and supports mission work around the world.

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Updated Oct 2, 2026

Service Times

Plan Visit

Sunday

Small Groups

8:30 AM

Worship Service

10:00 AM

AWANA

5:45 PM

PM Classes

5:45 PM

Student Worship Service

5:45 PM

Wednesday

House of Prayer

6:30 PM

Kids Music & Missions

6:30 PM

Student Service

6:30 PM

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At a Glance

Expect guest parking near the front entrance, greeters, children’s check-in, coffee before small groups, choir-led worship, and a Bible message from Pastor Joe McKaig.

Kids ministry: Available
Main Bible translation: KJV
Parking: Guest parking is near the front entrance, with parking attendants available on Sunday mornings.

Church Ministries

Life Stages

Nursery?Nursery: Unknown
Preschool?Preschool: Unknown
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young Adults?Young Adults: Unknown
Seniors?Seniors: Unknown

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Local OutreachLocal Outreach: Yes
Global MissionsGlobal Missions: Yes

Visit & Contact

Email

Accessibility

ParkingParking: Yes
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

Questions

Where do I take my children?

Families enter through the Children’s building entrance, where ministry volunteers help complete child information and provide pickup badges.

Where do I go when I arrive?

Guests can go to the Auditorium or ask a parking attendant for help finding the right entrance.

When are the main gatherings?

Sunday small groups meet at 8:30 AM and worship begins at 10:00 AM. Evening classes, student worship, and AWANA begin at 5:45 PM. Wednesday House of Prayer, student ministry, and children's Music and Missions begin at 6:30 PM.

How can I join a small group or learn about membership?

Visit the VIP Center after Sunday worship for help finding a small group. Discover DBC is the class for new or prospective members.

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Leadership

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Joe McKaig

Lead Pastor

Church Values and Beliefs

Mission, values, theology, and beliefs that shape this church.

Theology Survey

Bible Interpretation
LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

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Church Identity

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Listing statusUnclaimed listing
Last verifiedMay 15, 2026
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Profile updatedOct 2, 2026

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