Heartfelt Worship
Join us in worship as we come together in faith, sharing God's love and growing stronger as one church family.
About us
Serving Scotch Plains since 1909.
Our mission
A church where everybody is somebody
At Saint John’s Baptist Church of Scotch Plains, NJ our mission is to reach people for Jesus Christ and help them grow to become more like Him. We are a church where everybody is somebody, and every member is called to be a faithful witness for Jesus Christ, sharing His love, truth, and hope in everyday life.
What we believe
The Bible is our foundation
Grounded in the Baptist tradition, we are a community of believers united by faith in Jesus, baptized as a sign of our commitment to Him, and joined together to worship, grow, and serve. Through heartfelt worship, sound biblical teaching, genuine fellowship, and active outreach, we seek to glorify God and make Christ known to the world.
We believe the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God, and it serves as our foundation for faith, life, and ministry.
What we live out
Worship, teaching and fellowship, every week
Biblical Teaching
Build a strong foundation of faith through faithful, Bible-based teaching rooted in God's Word.
Genuine Fellowship
Be part of a welcoming community where faith grows and lives are shared in Christ.
Our vision
Lives transformed, disciples made
Our vision at Saint John’s Baptist Church of Scotch Plains, NJ is to be a Christ-centered, Spirit-led community where lives are transformed, disciples are made, and every believer is equipped to be a bold witness for Jesus Christ, in our homes, our city, and the world.
We envision a thriving church that nurtures spiritual growth, embraces diversity, serves with compassion, and lives out the Gospel daily, bringing light to a world in need of hope and truth.
Our leadership
Pastor Shawn T. Wallace Sr.
Senior Pastor
Reverend Shawn T. Wallace Sr. is a devoted pastor, educator, and servant leader with nearly 30 years of ministry, guiding souls, strengthening communities, and empowering believers to trust God in all things.
He has served as pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church since January 2018.
Our story
More than a century of faith
St. John’s was founded in 1909 and has served the Scotch Plains community ever since. Read how our church family has grown.