ABOUT US

Berean Baptist Church is a local gathering of people from all walks of life. We desire to know Christ in a way that changes us to be more like Him, and help others to come and know Him personally. Come explore with us what it means to be a biblically faithful church in the modern world.

OUR VISION

We exist to demonstrate the Hope of the Gospel, the Love of Christ, and to Encourage each other in the Faith, here in the Brunswick area, and Beyond.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect a friendly church where people are approachable and where children are cared for in a safe environment. Child care is provided during all our regular services and during special services as needed.

The Bible is the center of Berean Baptist Church. We read the Bible, and we take it seriously. Our sermons include both a thoughtful exegesis of the Bible and a practical application of the Bible’s message to our modern lives. But most importantly, we come expecting to have an encounter with God through His Word.

OUR COMMUNITY

Our Sunday morning service runs an hour; starting at 9:30 am (also, Live on Facebook). Music will include hymns and worship songs and welcome those with musical abilities to use their talents in the worship of God.

Sunday School Classes run from 10:50am to 11:40am. Our Prayer meeting runs an hour, starting at 4pm on Sunday.

MEET OUR STAFF

Mark Rockwood • Pastor

Pastor Rockwood started his ministry at Berean Baptist January 2, 2003 as the Associate Pastor. On July 13, 2006, he was elected as the Senior Pastor of our church. He graduated from New Brunswick Bible Institute, New Brunswick, Canada in 2002 with a Certificate of Advanced Biblical & Theological Studies.

Prior to Bible College he worked for 13 years as a Letter Carrier with the United States Postal Service. He also served as an elder of the First Baptist Church in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Pastor Rockwood ministered on many boards and committees while there and led four missions’ trips to Ukraine.

He and his wife, Paula, have three children, Mark Jr., Erica (married to Cory Iles), and Meagan, and three grandchildren, Oliver “Ollie”, Norah, and Elowen Iles.

Donald Schaffer• Deacon

A little about myself. My wife, Patricia, daughter Laura, and I moved to Bath with my job transfer from the AEGIS Training Department in New Jersey to the AEGIS Test Team Bath in March of 1990. There I worked with the AEGIS radar system onboard the Navy ships. I have been retired since my job with the ATT sailed away with Navy destroyer DDG-112 in 2012. My wife, Pat, is a stay at home mom who enjoys our grandchildren whenever she can. Pat is active with the woman’s groups at church and helps with AWANA. In 1990 we attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Bath until the youth leaders left in 1993 and our daughter was invited to attend the Word of Life group at Berean. A few months later, my wife and I started attending Berean full time. About 1995, we became members and I began working with the AWANA program and ushers. Since then, I have been on the Missions, Trustees, and Deacon’s boards several times each. Currently, I am on my last year on the Deacon’s Board as well as continuing to work with AWANA.

Our daughter married her Pastor’s son, Jeremy Rowe, in 2001 and is now a stay at home mom with 7 children. Laura home schools the oldest six children. They attend the East Limington Baptist church where Jeremy’s dad was Pastor for over 25 years.

Edmond Lambert • Deacon

I’m Ed Lambert and have been married to my wonderful wife, Maggie, for 54 years. We have 2 grown children, 3 grand daughters and 4 great grandsons. I retired from the Navy in 1993 after 25 years which meant we moved around a lot settling in Brunswick in 1981. I started going to Berean in the early 90s and was saved by the grace of God and the prayers of the entire church body of Berean in August of 1993 and have been a member since then.

I served on the Trustee board and Deacon board and have been involved in AWANA and VBS

Keith Wilkes • Deacon

My name is Keith Wilkes. I first came to Berean in 1987 and finally joined the church in 2010. I married Susan, the love of my life, in 1989. We have 3 grown children, Derick, Rob, and Heather. I am retired having served 23 years in the Navy and 19 years as a Respiratory Therapist.

I accepted Christ as my Savior at age 9 at a Christian camp. I have worked in Awana and Vacation Bible School for many years. I play the organ and have been involved in music. I have served on the Mission Board, Trustee Board, and Deacon Board.

I love the outdoors, hunting and fishing. We enjoy spending time at our cabin on North Pond.

Harvey Munsey • Deacon

I accepted the Lord as my Savior when I was 51 years old. Born in Bath, Maine on April 12,1943. I married my wife Arlene in 1991 and we made our home in Sebasco. Between us we have 5 living children and in in heaven - Sherri, Kathy, Donald, Peter and Timothy. Eight Grandchildren - Cati, David, Michelle, Peter, Kyle, Kelsie, Tucker and Tanner and seven Great Grandchildren.

I went in the army and served for 3 years active duty and 32 years in the reserves until retirement.

I have spoken in a few churches. i was treasure and missionary president in one church before finally coming to Berean Baptist Church in 2020.