our beliefs
Paramount Baptist Church is a Bible-grounded ministry. The Bible is our “GPS” for life. We believe in the inerrancy, authority and sufficiency of the Bible, and hold to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
our history
In 1958, a group of dedicated believers in Amarillo, Texas, left the comfort of First Baptist Church to plant a new church on the southwest side of the city. With faith in their hearts, they initially met at Paramount Terrace Elementary School to serve the spiritual needs of the growing community. By September 14, 1958, forty-five people gathered to plan future services, and land was secured at 3801 South Western. On May 31, 1959, Paramount Baptist Church was officially organized with 337 charter members.
The congregation of Paramount Baptist Church moved into a new building on November 6, 1960, and continued to grow rapidly. They added a new educational building in 1966 and an 800-seat auditorium in 1972. Expansion continued with additional educational facilities completed in 1976 and another in 1994. In 2004, the acquisition of the Paramount Terrace campus, across the street, added an additional 90,000 square feet of educational space, a gym, a 600-seat auditorium, and an office suite for all staff.
The congregation of Paramount Baptist Church moved into a new building on November 6, 1960, and continued to grow rapidly. They added a new educational building in 1966 and an 800-seat auditorium in 1972. Expansion continued with additional educational facilities completed in 1976 and another in 1994. In 2004, the acquisition of the Paramount Terrace campus, across the street, added an additional 90,000 square feet of educational space, a gym, a 600-seat auditorium, and an office suite for all staff.
Today, Paramount is a vibrant community dedicated to glorifying God by making followers of Christ through the love of Christ. The church celebrates a diverse and multigenerational congregation, with a strong senior community, a growing young adult population, and vibrant children and student ministries. Weekly services are offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Amharic.
The people of Paramount gather in services to hear clear and applicable verse-by-verse preaching each week. Most of the congregation is involved in dynamic Sunday School programs, where every age group has opportunities for Bible teaching and fellowship. Opportunities to minister abound, and a priority is placed on "sharing our story" with others so that they can hear how God has changed lives through His glorious gospel.
The people of Paramount gather in services to hear clear and applicable verse-by-verse preaching each week. Most of the congregation is involved in dynamic Sunday School programs, where every age group has opportunities for Bible teaching and fellowship. Opportunities to minister abound, and a priority is placed on "sharing our story" with others so that they can hear how God has changed lives through His glorious gospel.
our pillars
Our pillars are our core convictions, giving shape and substance to everything we do in working toward the fulfillment of our purpose.
The pillars define both who we are and what we’re striving to develop in our affections for God.
The pillars define both who we are and what we’re striving to develop in our affections for God.
unapologetic
PREACHING
Proclaiming the authority of God’s Word without apology
(2 Tim 4:2)
(2 Tim 4:2)
unashamed
WORSHIP
Lifting high the name of Jesus through worship
(John 4:24)
(John 4:24)
unceasing
PRAYER
Believing firmly in the power of prayer
(Eph 6:18)
(Eph 6:18)
unafraid
WITNESS
Sharing the good news of Jesus with boldness
(Eph 6:19–20)
(Eph 6:19–20)
Dr. Jeremy McMorris
Lead Pastor
Victor Miller
Executive Pastor
Anthony Watt
Discipleship Pastor
Corbin Hill
Student Pastor
Joy Cole
Preschool & Children's Minister
Dave Anderson
Connections Pastor
Lance Herrington
Pastor of Adults 55+ & Pastoral Care
David Preston
Missions & Community Impact Pastor