What to Expect

What to Expect

We’re Glad You’re Here!

We’re thankful that you’ve chosen to Worship with us here at Marsh Road Baptist Church!  Here are some things folks want to know to make that first visit easier.

Services – Chose a service:  Sunday School from 10:00-10:45AM,  Worship from 11:00AM-12:00PM, and Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday’s from 7:00-8:00PM

Attire – Everyone is welcome to come just as they are. We encourage you to come the way that you feel most comfortable.

Parking – We have ample onsite parking, with Handicap spots available adjacent to the elevator

Inside – Come on in!  One of our ushers will be glad to help you find your way around.  Look for one of these friendly faces when you arrive. 

  • Ray Scott

    Head Usher
  • Bob LeCompte
  • Vernon Santmeyer

If you have young children our ushers can help direct you the nursery.  If you have questions, they can help you get to know us better.

We offer a traditional style of worship.  Great hymns of the faith and a Jesus Christ centered, whole Bible believing focus in preaching and teaching

Our Prayer is that you have, or will find, hope and faith in Jesus Christ as you gather to worship with us

Pastor Billy Shepard
Pastor – Retired

Billy Shepard

Pastor Billy Shepard was born again and baptized at age eleven. He moved from Arkansas to the Washington, DC area in November 1954. He answered God’s call to ministry in August, 1957 and was ordained February 17, 1960. He has led in the establishment two churches: Arlington Missionary Baptist Church, Arlington, VA in 1960 (now known as First BC of Kingstowne) where he served as pastor for six and a half years, and Bethel Baptist Church, Woodbridge, VA in 1967…
Director Faith Ministries

Jean Shepard

Jean is married to Billy D. Shepard, Pastor of Marsh Road Baptist Church, Woodbridge, VA, where she is Director of Faith Ministries, Bible Teacher for Senior High Girls, Women’s Bible Study Leader and co-leader of the Senior’s Ministry with her husband. She is also the author of “Worthy To Be Loved”, a Bible teaching program on Biblical Self-Esteem which she has taught in the US and Australia. Jean has a BA degree in Christian Education and working on her Masters.…
Church Administrator

Billy Petry

Pastor’s Assistant

Robert LeCompte

Brother Robert has been a member of Marsh Road Baptist Church Since 2001 and Music Director since 2006. Bro. Robert is currently serving as the Adult Sunday School Class Teacher and has been tremendously blessed to be able to assist Pastor Shepard by sharing God’s Word from the Pulpit when the Pastor is away and on 5th Sunday Services.
Sunday School Superintendent

Jim Cassedy

Brother Jim Cassedy has been a member of Marsh Road Baptist Church for 13 years, actively seeking ways to serve the Lord. Bro. Jim is currently the Sunday School Superintendent, Assistant Sunday School Secretary and Assistant Teacher for both the Young Teen and High School age Sunday School classes. In addition to Sunday School, Bro. Jim serves as an Usher, a cook for the Men’s Fellowship Breakfasts, sings with the Marsh Road Baptist Church Adult Choir and is in charge…
Head Usher

Ray Scott

Usher

Bob LeCompte

Usher

Vernon Santmyer