A Church with an Eight-Acre Campus and a Single Purpose
Pitts Baptist Church sits on an eight-acre campus at 140 Pitts School Road NW in Concord, North Carolina, two miles from Interstate 85 and four miles from Interstate 485. The church's tagline, "Providing Strength for the Journey," appears across its pages, paired with a verse about fixing one's eyes on Jesus as the author and finisher of the faith. That phrase captures the church's stated purpose: to come alongside believers through every season of life, pointing them toward Christ and toward an eternal home.
The congregation gathers in a Worship Center connected to a larger complex known as the CORE, which houses the gym, the Epic Loft, a cafe, and meeting rooms for student ministries. Across the campus, dedicated first-time guest parking is available at both entrances, with a total of 400 parking spaces to accommodate Sunday worship, weekly activities, and special events.
Sunday Mornings Around the Word and the Table
Sunday at Pitts Baptist follows a clear rhythm. Community Groups meet on campus at 9:00 AM, followed by the worship service at 10:15 AM in the Worship Center. The service blends contemporary songs and timeless hymns, with congregational singing, prayer, and preaching from Senior Pastor Rev. B. Scott Davis. Each gathering runs about 75 minutes and is described as a balanced mix designed to engage every generation in the room.
Seasonal Discipleship Classes are offered on Sunday evenings at 5:00 PM, giving adults an additional time of study outside the regular Sunday school hour. For those who cannot attend in person, services are broadcast through the Watch Live page, with a full sermon archive searchable by speaker, series, and date.
What We Believe: The Baptist Faith and Message 2000
Pitts Baptist subscribes to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. The church teaches that the Holy Bible is divinely inspired and wholly trustworthy, that there is one true God existing eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that salvation comes through personal faith in Jesus Christ. The congregation holds to the doctrines of regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification, and teaches the eternal security of the believer.
Two ordinances are observed: believer's baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper. The church governs itself as an autonomous local congregation under the lordship of Christ, with pastors and deacons as scriptural officers. Pitts Baptist affirms the cooperative work of Southern Baptist entities, channeling giving through the Cooperative Program to the Southern Baptist Convention, the North American Mission Board, the International Mission Board, and the North Carolina Baptist State Convention.
Kids: From the Cradle Through Fifth Grade
The Pitts Kids ministry exists to partner with parents in raising children who love God and love others. On Sunday mornings, Kids' Bible Study meets at 9:00 AM, with age-appropriate Community Groups for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, broken into K-1, 2-3, and 4-5 classrooms. Kids' Worship takes place at 10:15 AM, where children in kindergarten through fifth grade sing, learn, and engage with biblical teaching at their own level.
Worship Care is offered during the worship service for infants through preschoolers in a secure environment. On Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM, the church runs Awana in the CORE building, with large group teaching, small group time, and group activities designed to make Scripture memorable. Robust security measures and background-checked volunteers are standard, and parents can pre-register children online before their first visit. Each child wears a printed name tag while the matching guardian tag is held by the parent for dismissal.
Youth: Middle School, High School, and a Place Called The P.E.A.K.
Students in sixth through twelfth grade are welcomed into Youth F.O.R.C.E., meeting on Wednesdays at 6:45 PM at The P.E.A.K. Community Groups meet on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the same building, focusing on study, application, and meditation on God's Word. Creative Ministry teaches students skills like clowning, miming, sign language, and creative movement for worship and mission settings. Youth Ensemble offers choral singing, the YTH Worship Team leads in youth and church-wide services, and SWAG (Student Weekly Accountability Groups) gathers high schoolers for small-group Bible study and accountability on Sunday evenings.
Retreats at Camp Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in Andrews, North Carolina, and Teen Valley Ranch in Plumtree give students space to connect with God through worship and recreation. A Summer Sports Spectacular runs on summer Wednesday evenings with team games and an end-of-summer awards ceremony.
Epic: College and Young Adults
Epic is the church's ministry for college-aged students and young professionals, designed around community, fellowship, discipleship, accountability, and outreach. A Sunday morning Bible study meets at 9:00 AM in The Epic Loft (Room C20). On Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM, Epic Young Adults gather in the Core Café or the Epic Loft for a discussion-driven Bible study on topics such as dating, marriage, finance, and viewing work as worship. Activities like sports, volleyball, pickleball, and outings to coffee or ice cream shops typically follow.
On Wednesday evenings at 6:45 PM, Epic Young Professionals and Young Marrieds meet in the Core Café, with childcare and Awana available for younger children. A separate class for young couples meets Sunday mornings in Room C26. A quarterly Night of Worship, led by Cameron Viard and the Epic Praise Band, gathers in the park or in the Core Gym for an evening of music and a Gospel-centered message.
Men's Ministry: Pitts Crew, Baptist Men, and Mentoring
The men's ministry is built around fellowship, study, and mission. Pitts Crew holds a monthly men's breakfast on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 AM in the CORE, featuring a devotional and discussion. Baptist Men encourages, equips, and activates men through relationships centered on evangelism, spiritual maturity, ministry preparation, and missions. A weekly Men's Bible Study provides ongoing fellowship and study, and the Iron Men Mentoring Program pairs men with experienced mentors for one-on-one growth.
Work Days bring men together to maintain and beautify the church campus, and mission trips are offered almost ten times a year, combining building projects, disaster relief, discipleship, and gospel-sharing both domestically and internationally. A Men's Conference gathers speakers and workshops around leadership, spiritual growth, and practical life skills. The ministry centers on 1 Corinthians 16:13-14: "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love."
Women's Ministry: Growth Groups, Prayer, and Fellowship
Women's Growth Groups are small, intergenerational Bible studies meeting twice a month from May through October for in-depth study and prayer. The Ladies Night Out program hosts themed events throughout the year, while the annual Ladies Tea Party in May brings together women of all ages (3 and up) for heavy hors d'oeuvres, tea, and an evening of fellowship. Sewing Hands Ministry brings seamstresses together to make quilts, clothing, and other handmade goods for those in need.
Moms in Prayer meets every Wednesday morning for one hour to pray for children, with Grandmothers in Prayer gathering twice a month on Fridays. A Ladies Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Women of Faith, a ministry for widows and single senior women, gathers for lunch on the first Tuesday of each month at area restaurants. The Prayer Shawl and Baby Beanie Ministry welcomes knitters and crocheters of all skill levels to create comfort items for local hospitals, meeting one Tuesday evening each month.
Senior Adults: Retreats, Meals, and the Baptist Sharing House
Pitts Baptist places a high value on its senior adults. The Friendly Neighbors Fellowship Meal and Program gathers monthly for a meal and program featuring guest speakers and entertainment. A Monthly Breakfast for Senior Adults offers a regular time of food and fellowship. Volunteers serve weekly at the Second Harvest Food Bank, sorting and packaging donations for families facing food insecurity, and the Baptist Sharing House receives donations of food, clothing, and funds from the church to support neighbors in need.
Homebound Visitation teams connect with members who cannot attend services through cards, phone calls, and in-person visits. Senior Adult retreats are a long-standing tradition, including the Polar Bear Retreat at Caraway Conference Center and the Older Adult Retreat at Caswell on Oak Island. Senior Adult Sunday in May is a Sunday of recognition with a catered luncheon, and the Senior Adult Annual Picnic brings everyone together outdoors for an afternoon of food, games, and laughter. The church extends its senior ministry beyond its walls through Sunday transportation and a Wednesday morning Bible study taught by Pastor Scott to neighbors at Taylor Glen Senior Living Community.
The Child Development Center: Since 1982
Operating since 1982, the Pitts Baptist Child Development Center provides full-day care, before-and-after school care, and a summer camp for school-age children. Care runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with hot, nutritious meals prepared by a full-time dietician. The center maintains a low child-to-teacher ratio, CPR- and first-aid-trained staff, and secure facilities with lock codes on every door. Large classrooms, an indoor gym, and safe outdoor play areas give children room to grow.
Foundational Bible verses include Proverbs 22:6 ("Train up a child in the way he should go") and Luke 2:52 (growth "in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man"). The life of Jesus is woven into the day through songs, prayers, and Bible stories. The center's mission is to bring up each child in the nurture of God's love while supporting the spiritual, social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development of every family it serves.
Worship That Brings Generations Together
The worship ministry at Pitts Baptist is intentionally intergenerational. From the music to the prayers to the preaching of God's Word, every element is prayerfully planned to engage people of all ages. Songs range from contemporary worship pieces to classic hymns, reflecting the church's blended style. Worship is described as authentic and participatory, inviting every person in the room to respond with genuine adoration.
The Worship Choir, with current openings in the Soprano and Tenor sections, rehearses on Wednesday evenings in the Worship Center. A Worship Choir Invite Night each fall lets newcomers sit in on a rehearsal, meet the team, and experience the choir's ministry firsthand. Concerts hosted at the church have featured artists such as Steve Green and The Martins.
Missions: Local, National, and Global
Pitts Baptist supports a wide network of mission partners through its Cooperative Program giving. Local partnerships include the Cabarrus Women's Center, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Cabarrus County, Next Generation Impact Club at Furr Elementary, Campus Outreach at UNC Charlotte, the Police Breakroom ministry to Cabarrus County police and first responders, Red Truck Men in Concord and Harrisburg, and the Gate Pregnancy Resource Center. Domestic partners include the Baptist Children's Home of North Carolina in Thomasville, the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, Present Age Ministries, and Operation Christmas Child with Samaritan's Purse.
Globally, the church supports The Gideon's International, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Good Samaritan Ministries in Malawi, and Mark Logan Ministries through Baptist International Missions. Church-and-missions partnerships include First Baptist Church Anchorage in Alaska, Park Slope Community Church in Brooklyn, and Solid Rock Bible Camp in Soldotna, Alaska. Each year, almost ten domestic and international mission trips combine building projects, disaster relief, discipleship, and gospel-sharing.
Care Ministry: Hospital Visits, Deacons, and GriefShare
The Care Ministry centers on compassionate member care through pastoral outreach, hospital visits, deacon ministry, and shut-in care. Pastoral staff and deacons commit to supporting members through illness and difficulty, extending Christ's love to the entire church family. Hospital visits and deacon visits can be requested through the Care Ministry page. Confidential prayer requests are received and faithfully lifted up in prayer by staff and church leadership. GriefShare, a grief recovery support program, is offered for those walking through loss.
Becoming a Member and Being Baptized
Those exploring faith are invited to consider becoming a Christian through confession and faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Believer's baptism by immersion is taught as an act of obedience symbolizing death to sin and resurrection to new life in Christ. Those interested are encouraged to make a profession of faith, meet with a pastor, schedule a baptism date, and join the church family in celebrating this ordinance. Family Dedication Sundays are offered for parents who wish to present their children before the congregation in a service of commitment.
RightNow Media and the Online Library
Pitts Baptist provides access to RightNow Media, a free library of more than 20,000 videos for kids, youth, parents, married couples, college students, single adults, and working professionals. Members and regular attenders can sign up for a free account through the church. A full sermon archive, sermon audio, and a sermon notes archive are available online, allowing those who travel, are homebound, or want to revisit a message to stay rooted in the teaching of God's Word.
Ongoing Rhythms
The rhythm of life at Pitts Baptist includes weekly Community Groups on Sunday mornings, blended worship on Sundays at 10:15 AM, Awana and youth programs on Wednesday evenings, a monthly men's breakfast, a monthly Friendly Neighbors meal for senior adults, and recurring prayer groups such as Moms in Prayer and Grandmothers in Prayer. The church's calendar also carries annual events such as Vacation Bible School in June, an October Trunk or Treat, senior retreats, and the Ladies Tea Party in May, alongside regular mission trips and concerts hosted at the Worship Center.