Welcome to Anchor Baptist Church

Anchor Baptist Church is a local, independent, Baptist church centrally located on the east side of the Salt Lake Valley.

We are a church that is focused on following the teachings of our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, by reaching our world with the Gospel message. Anchor desires to be found loving, honoring, and faithfully serving our Lord when He comes again!

At Anchor you will find a church where your family will be loved! Each service you will find Bible teaching and preaching as well as songs and hymns that will stir the heart.

Guests are always welcome to worship the Lord with us in our services. We invite you to find your place at Anchor and serve the Lord with us!

Join Us

We invite you to join us for any of our services. We have Sunday School classes for all ages at 10:00 AM, followed by our Morning Service at 11:00 AM. We also meet Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM.

Whether you’re new to church or have been attending church for years, we would love to have you visit Anchor Baptist Church. Come and experience the difference that Jesus Christ can make in your life!

Our History

Anchor Baptist Church was organized on December 25, 1960, with James G. Baynes as its founding pastor. Under his leadership, the work of building a new church was begun at 5600 South (Anchor’s present location). Pastor Baynes never saw the completion of the church building for the Lord called him home in January of 1963.

In March of 1963, Thomas H. Miller accepted the call to come and pastor at Anchor. Under his leadership, a new educational building was added, and a Christian school was started in 1973.

Pastor Thomas E. Corkish was invited to candidate at Anchor and was called to be the pastor in March of 1976. On December 27, 1987, the church built a new auditorium and is the present meeting place of Anchor Baptist Church.

After many years of faithful service, Dr. Corkish stepped down as senior pastor, and Randall Love became the new senior pastor on June 3, 2012 until August 2020.

On August 23, 2020 Pastor Jason Atwood was called to be the pastor of Anchor Baptist Church.