This year, Oklahoma City, Quail Springs (QSBC) is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and the church is recognizing this ministry milestone on Sun., April 6. That morning, QSBC members and guests will gather for two identical worship services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. in its Worship Center, featuring a special message from Hance Dilbeck, who served as QSBC pastor for 15 years and who now serves as President of GuideStone Financial Services.

That evening, a church-wide reception/celebration will be held at 6p.m., filled with fun for the whole family and a special surprise all ages will enjoy. Several recognitions will be made, and refreshments will be served. Former staff and members, as well as people from the community, are invited to attend this celebration event with the church (14613 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City).

QSBC was established in 1950 as Nichols Hills Baptist Church under the leadership of founding pastor Rupert Naney. The church originally met on Grand Boulevard in Oklahoma City then moved to its current location on North May Avenue in 1982 under the leadership of pastor Charlie Graves. Its name was changed to Quail Springs Baptist Church in 1989.

Throughout its history, QSBC has been a leader in the areas of Cooperative Program giving, the sending of missionaries, church planting, hosting ministry events, and Gospel-related community outreach, as well as being a leader in baptisms.

Among its former pastors, several have served in leadership roles at both the state and national levels. Naney served four terms as president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma—now known as Oklahoma Baptists. Graves served two terms as Oklahoma Baptists’ president. Dilbeck served two terms as Oklahoma Baptists’ president and also Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) second vice president. Stephen Rummage served as SBC Pastors’ Conference president, and he now serves as state executive director for Florida Baptists.

In the weeks leading up to the April 6 event, the church has produced multiple feature-length videos that celebrate the church’s storied history, which are viewable on Facebook.com/QuailSpringsBC.

QSBC Executive Pastor Ray Griffin said, “For 75 years, God has used QSBC to impact lives, and as former QSBC Pastor Charlie Graves often reminded us, ‘We sit in the shade of trees we did not plant.’ Let’s come together to honor those who came before us, celebrate what God is doing now, and look forward to the future.”

For more information, visit www.qsbc.org.