Passing through Opelika, we couldn't miss this massive white beacon of a church and the historical…read moremarker out front that gives a clean, chronological snapshot of its past. We were here early on a Saturday morning, so we didn't stay for services, but even from the sidewalk you can tell this is one of the city's long‑standing anchors. The marker reads, "On this site in October 1859, the Opelika Baptist Church was organized. In 1861, a "little white framed church" was erected. After a fire consumed this original building, a new structure was built in 1885. This building was referred to as the "big brick church". A larger sanctuary was built in 1954, and an educational building was constructed in 1959. Structural additions were completed in succeeding years. These included an educational building in 1964 and a chapel in 1966. Later expansion included a new family life center in 1979. An enlarged sanctuary, new office facilities, a youth building and additional educational classrooms were completed in 2008. To God Be the Glory! Great Things He Hath Done! "Lifting Up Jesus and Loving People"" The marker was erected by the First Baptist Church. It does what good local markers should do: it ties the modern building to the long arc of the congregation's life, from a small frontier‑era gathering in 1859 to a large, multi‑building campus that has grown alongside Opelika itself. [Review 283 of 2026 - 266 in Alabama - 25472 overall]

Pretty solid. Teaching was well done and the community is the best part. The college ministry…read moreespecially is great. They also have a Hispanic and Korean ministry.

Wonderful church to attend, as they always have something going on. The people here seem to be…read morevery friendly and that honestly care about serving their community. You can tell that they care about their facility, and that excellence is very important to them. There is a wonderful sense of freedom in the worship and a very intellectual and dynamic speaker. They seem to care a great deal about structure but at the same time allow the operation of the gifts of the spirit. Enjoyed attending this church.

I love visiting my best friend at Auburn because I get to…read morevisit acc and listen to the Lord speak through miles live! I love what this church is for and have thought about moving to Auburn just for the church haha! The Lord is moving here and the body of this church is on fire! Highly highly recommend!

Best church in the area! Come on out to worship! Brother Johnathan is an awesome preacher.read more

Church is about relationships and at Connect you'll find a family. Great people, amazing worship.read more

I started going to The Living Way Ministries after coming out of a homeless shelter/discipleship…read moreprogram.I was welcomed with open arms even when I was at my worst. God used this ministry(the Body of CHRIST) to LOVE me back to Life.We are Family and we Love it when God adds more to the family.The Word of God is preached with Power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit.You know you are in the Right place when you can grow and continue to have an even deeper more intimate relationship with God.After all,that is What it is all about anyway,A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ONE WHO SAVED MY SOUL!After 6 years I am still growing.I Thank God for leaders who preach sound doctrine and Live what they Preach!

I have went to many churches in the Opelika area and this is the one i can say it preaches strictly…read morefrom the Holy Bible no sugar coating, very nice and welcoming church. I have joined this church now and my family and I Love this Church , 3 reviews looks like they are not from here. Come visit

This is the most welcoming community. Though it is covid and we were not entering any buildings,…read morewhen we mentioned we were coming to the area to meet their community a fabulous group came to connect with us. They cooked a welcome meal and we spent a joyful afternoon learning about all they do in Auburn. We learned a bit of their challenges. And now we have joined their community, even though we live in Connecticut. The building is small and loved. So we could see the inside one member was kind enough to film the inside for us to see! Looking forward to more good time. Shalom Chaverim

Strong. Sound. Doctrinal. Teaching. If you are looking to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ you are…read morein the right place!