Emmaus Road Bible Church exists to glorify and enjoy God by exalting Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
We desire to be a church marked by reverent worship, faithful preaching of the Scriptures, earnest prayer, intentional discipleship, and loving mission in our community.
Our aim is not simply to gather a crowd, but to establish a faithful local church that helps people know Christ, walk in holiness, and live as joyful witnesses to the gospel.
What type of church are you?
ERBC is a Gospel-centered, missional, new church plant. Sent out by Mercy Hill Church in Yulee, Florida, and supported through the Southern Baptist Convention and the North American Mission Board, this church plant seeks to establish a faithful, joyful,
and enduring gospel witness in coastal Georgia.
We are a Baptist church that supports the Southern Baptist Convention.
This means that our statement of faith is the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 which in its entirety can be found HERE.
ERBC is committed to clear and historic biblical convictions. Our theological confession is the Bethlehem Baptist Church Elder Affirmation of Faith, together with succinct statements concerning Christian Hedonism. We also adopt the Danvers Statement, the Chicago Statement, and the Nashville Statement as expressions of our convictions regarding biblical authority, biblical manhood and womanhood, marriage, and human sexuality.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Core Values
01
Biblical Exposition
We are committed to preaching that exalts Jesus Christ, faithfully explains the Scriptures, and calls people to repentance, faith, worship, and obedience.
02
Biblical Authority
We believe the Bible is the final authority for all matters of faith and practice, and we desire every ministry, decision, and conviction of the church to be governed by God’s Word.
03
Qualified Leadership
We are committed to cultivating and recognizing biblically qualified leaders marked by sound doctrine, godly character, humility, and servant-hearted care for Christ’s church.
ERBC will be an elder-led, congregationally-informed church.
04
Christian Education
We seek to teach and disciple believers of every age so they may grow in theological understanding, spiritual maturity, and joyful faithfulness in everyday life.
05
Local & International Missions
We desire to proclaim the gospel in our own community and among the nations, equipping the church to live with evangelistic zeal and a heart for the spread of God’s glory throughout the world.
LEADERSHIP
Meet Our Pastor/Elders
J. Aaron White
LEAD PASTOR
J. Aaron White is the primary planter of Emmaus Road Bible Church and has served in vocational ministry for more than 15 years as a worship director, associate pastor, adjunct seminary professor, and senior pastor.
He and his wife, Tanya, were married in 2004 and have five children.
Pastor White holds degrees in communication studies, systematic theology, apologetics, and practical theology; he brings pastoral experience, theological depth, and a long-term commitment to faithful ministry.
He enjoys biking, strong coffee, and time with his family, including their Boston Terriers, Charlie and Susie (an homage to Charles and Susanna Spurgeon).
e: aaronwhite@erbcga.com
p: (612)-750-0918
An enduring gospel witness in Coastal Georgia and beyond.
2026
Discovery group launches.
2027
Launch gatherings in St. Mary’s, Georgia
2028
TBD
2029
TBD