ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
We are a welcoming family of imperfect people in various walks of life, centered around Jesus and making him known. No matter who you are or what you’ve done, there is a place for you at Long Creek Baptist Church.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We ascribe to the Baptist Faith and Message. Find out more about it by clicking the button below.
Meet the Pastor
Brad Thurston
Brad and Jan Thurston have spent their lives sharing the hope of Jesus around the world. From Brad’s early years as a missionary’s son in Lebanon to their ministry together across more than 80 nations, they have been passionate about church planting, evangelism, and equipping others for missions. In 1990, they founded Globe Mission, a sending agency that has trained and supported hundreds of missionaries in over 55 countries. Now living near Wilmington, NC, Brad and Jan continue to teach, preach, and encourage others while enjoying time with their five children and ten grandchildren.