Join us Sundays at 10:00 am
Join us on Sundays @ 10 am
First Baptist Activity center
1939 Independence blvd
Wilmington, nc
To lead people to become fully surrendered disciples of jesus
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Join us monthly after service to hear more about how YOU can get connected to our Saltbox Church family. You'll learn about Saltbox’s history, our leadership structure, what we believe along with our purpose and values. You'll even get the opportunity to ask questions! Lunch will be served and children are welcome.
Groups
Discipleship is more than a class, more than a program, and more than an event that we can check off of a list. At Saltbox we believe that discipleship happens best in life-on-life situations in the context of community. God has designed us to be in a relationship with Him and others. We know that it is a life-long journey, and that we are meant to do this with other believers. We don't have to figure it all out on our own. Small Groups provide fellowship, community, connection, and a place to belong. Want to know more?
Families
When it comes to your children, it’s important to know what to expect. Here is information to provide comfort as you leave your child in our care.
Our purpose
Saltbox Church is a growing community church in the heart of Wilmington, NC. We take a simple approach to Christian ministry. Our purpose is to: "To lead people to become fully surrendered disciples of Jesus." At Saltbox we filter every idea, program, and budget request through our purpose statement. If what we plan doesn’t help us meet our purpose, then we don’t do it. We gather to worship Jesus, hear the Word of God, fellowship with our family, and breathe in the finished work of our savior.
JUST JESUS. NOTHING MORE. NOTHING LESS.
find authenticity
Wouldn't it be nice to find a place to belong where you didn't have to pretend...because no one else was? At Saltbox Church, you don't have to be cool or polished and have it all together. Just come and "Be."
You Belong Here
find healing and rest
We live in a loud and fast-paced world with constant demands. With so much noise and clatter, it's so hard to just be still and know...anything. These days, we all have some nicks and wounds. You may carry a heavy burden of past hurts, sickness or even shame. Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
We see you, we are here for you, and there is rest for your soul at Saltbox Church.
have growth and depth
Have you ever felt like you just wanted MORE? Have you come to the end of yourself, and realized that you were missing something? There IS MORE and we believe that God wants to reveal it to you. Saltbox is a Word and Spirit church that teaches the truths of the Bible. Each week you will be challenged and encouraged alongside others who are right there with you, leaning in.
have a greater purpose
Maybe your past experience has left you feeling like a cog in the machine. Do you know that you were uniquely made on purpose, with a purpose? Did you know that part of the role of the local church is to help you discover that purpose and answer the call of God on your life? You are a beautiful creation, made to display God's splendor. We want to help you do just that!
frequently asked questions
Find the most asked questions and their answers right here.
Services currently begin at 10am and end around 11:15am.
On Sunday mornings, middle and high school students are welcome to join our services with their parents. During the week our 6th-12th graders meet every Wednesday night at the Hub (3233 Burnt Mill Dr. Suite 1) from 7 to 8:15 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. They hear God's Word, engage in worship, play games, breakout into small groups with students their own age.
Saltbox Church is a diverse community from a variety of church backgrounds. Since we are a beach town, you may not see many suits and ties. Many of our guests are comfortable in business casual attire; however, you can expect to be welcomed no matter what!
Saltbox is a multigenerational community church with ties to both traditional and modern forms. You can expect a blending of that each week in our services. We generally start the services with worship at 10am. You are likely to hear modern contemporary worship music performed by our live worship team, and you may come on a week when we are doing folk versions of classic hymns. Every Sunday we want to provide you with an opportunity to express and bring your offering of worship to Jesus. We also incorporate some traditional Christian elements into our services including: monthly communion, scripture readings, the Lord's prayer, Advent, Lent, Palm Sunday celebrations, and reciting various Christian creeds and anthems. Each service is designed to help you shift your focus from yourself, and place it on King Jesus!
After a time of worship, we focus on the teaching of the Word of God. Pastor Michael Mattis generally preaches through a new chapter of the Bible each week. Bring your highlighter and a way to take notes! Pastor Michael or one of our teaching team will open up God's Word with us, and help us read and understand the truth of scripture. You can expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of the things of God, but challenged to live a surrendered life.