Ramoth's History

Today, it is difficult for us to even imagine the hardships faced by Virginians during the months and years following the Civil War. During the war, Union troops had occupied Stafford County for many months on several occasions. Soldiers encamped here had foraged for food and supplies. Farms had been raided or destroyed, and homes and churches had been burned. Many of Stafford's strong young men had either been killed in battle or confined to prisoner of war camps. Those men fortunate enough to return home, and those who had suffered through the ravages of war on the home front, had to begin the difficult task of rebuilding their lives, their homes, and their community. In such times, when faith in God is all that is left, God's people are often drawn closer to Him. It was in the midst of these desperate times that Ramoth Baptist Church was born.

The primary purpose of Ramoth Baptist Church is to provide an atmosphere and opportunity for worshippers to have a meaningful experience with God; to be a church where everyone reaches out to share Christ in this community; to teach the Scriptures in a manner that will bring people to, keep them with, and help them to grow in the ways of the Lord; to create an overall awareness and concern to involve all members in missions and ministry by demonstrating God's love in our church, community, state, country, and the world; and to develop and encourage a spirit of love and unity