Join Us For Worship
When: 11:00 AM ET Where: 1035 Hwy 17 South Elizabeth City, NC
We also have Sunday School at 10:00 AM and hold an Evening Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
We strive, as much as possible, to adhere to and pattern ourselves after the early New Testament church as revealed in Acts 6:3-13 and 15:22. We are an indigenous, self-governing body. Our congregation is guided and served by pastors and deacons and we manage our own affairs without influence or interference from any other body or church organization.
The story of how I came to know Jesus begins with providentially being born into a family that would be positively impacted by the Gospel. My mother was a Christ-follower from her pre-teen years. My father prayed to receive Christ on Easter Sunday 1969. I was four at the time and was consequently raised in church and we were there “every time the doors were open.” This obviously greatly impacted my life.
I was exposed to Bible stories on a weekly, if not daily basis. When I was six years old I heard a sermon on hell. It scared me considerably but I could not “walk the aisle” due to my fear. My parents took me to visit with the Pastor immediately at the close of the service. I remember sitting on his lap answering all the questions he asked of me as my parents looked on. I got all the answers correct, prayed a simple sinner's prayer and followed in baptism. For the next 13 years, whenever I would come under conviction by the Holy Spirit, I would remind myself (and the LORD) of this meeting in the Pastor's office. Also, I would “re-dedicate” my life (generally as a young teen during summer camp) and then within a matter of weeks would be right back where I started: defeated and empty. The summer of 1984 was a pivotal time in my life. My home church participated in a Bailey Smith Crusade at one of the football stadiums in Tulsa, OK. He preached his famous “wheat and tares” sermon and I went home that night “wrestling with the LORD.” I prayed off and on the entire sleepless night and was under greater conviction than I ever had been in my life. I sensed the Holy Spirit telling me that my faith had been placed in the meeting in the Pastor's office and not in any relationship with Christ. So, the following morning, I repented of my sins the best I knew how, and asked the LORD to forgive me and to save me. I have never had any other doubts concerning my relationship with Christ. I surrendered to the ministry within a year. In 1987, I met Pamela Harrison. She and I were both Youth Interns at First Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK. She finished her last year of college the next year and then moved to Tulsa. We were married in June of 1989. Then, to better prepare for ministry, I returned to college. In order to be as faithful to the call God placed on my life as possible, I have earned a B.R.S. at Hannibal-LaGrange College and an M.A. at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO, focusing on the area of Christian Education. These academic accomplishments have prepared me to live out my calling to serve God's people by equipping them and their leaders to be on mission with Him. In May of 2006 our daughter Victoria Belle was born in Tulsa, OK and we adopted her at birth. She is now 16 years old and is a junior at Northeastern High School here in Elizabeth City. Pamela is a stay-at-home mom and she homeschooled Victoria until we enrolled her in public school in January of 2020.
Thomas Meyer enlisted as a Nuclear Machinist Mate in the Navy in May of 1990. After completing basic training he attended Machinist Mate "A" School and Enlisted Nuclear Power School followed by training at Nuclear Prototype Training Unit in Ballston Spa, New York. His first assignment was the fast attack submarine USS SANTA FE (SSN 763) home-ported in Groton, Connecticut, where he reached the rate of Machinist's Mate 1st Class.
Dr. Meyer returned to Ballston Spa, NY as a nuclear staff instructor where he completed his bachelor's degree in human resource management from R.J. Milano Business School. Upon completion he applied for and was selected for the Officer Candidate School Program and was commissioned an Ensign in the Supply Corps in July of 1999. After completing Basic Supply Corps Officer Qualification course at Athens, Georgia, he was assigned as the Supply Officer of the fast attack submarine USS BOISE (SSN-764). He was later assigned to the Commander Atlantic Fleet Surface Force (COMNAVSURFLANT) staff as the CASREPs and readiness officer. While serving as a member of the SURFLANT staff Dr. Meyer completed an MBA program from Touro University as well as a Master's program from Andersonville Seminary in Athens, GA.
Dr. Meyer then transferred to the USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7) as the Stock Control Officer in 2006. During this tour he completed a Doctorate program from Andersonville Seminary. He then fleeted up to the Assistant Supply Officer position onboard USS IWO JIMA where he served another two years. The end of this tour completed 20 years of active duty service for Dr. Meyer. He retired from active duty in June 2010 with 20 years of honorable service. Among his decorations, Dr. Meyer received the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars, as well as other campaign medals and awards. Dr. Meyer then worked for two years as a government contractor providing support in all aspects of material forward positioning and transportation analyses for the Navy. He received his certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) during his time at NAVSUP GLS and then spent seven years working at Defense Logistics Agency. During this time as a Customer Service Representative, he solved numerous Fleet problems with forward positioning material around the globe. Following his time at DLA he was hired by Professional Analysis Inc as a project manager at Military Sealift Command and within three years was promoted to Vice President of the company. Dr. Meyer still serves in this position today.
Dr. Meyer served as an associate pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church for many years as well as the senior pastor of Poplar Branch Baptist Church. He considered it an honor and a great joy to lead a wonderful group of people in growing closer to the Lord. He and his wife Judy currently reside in Moyock, NC and both enjoying using their gifts at Corinth. Dr. Meyer leads both the Praise Team and Choir while coordinating all music related activities while Judy serves in the youth department educating young people in God's word.
Nick Crouse, originally from Bel Air, Maryland, moved to Elizabeth City, NC to pursue his education and now calls North Carolina home. A 2025 graduate of Mid-Atlantic Christian University, he aspires to earn an M.Div. in the future. Nick and his wife, Kimberly, married on August 6, 2023, and share their home with their mini bernie-doodle, Bodie.
Nick grew up in a loving, homeschooling family in Maryland, where he was taught the importance of loving and serving God through ministry in all its forms. At the age of eight, during a Good Friday service at his home church in Maryland, Nick experienced a profound moment of regeneration, recognizing his need for forgiveness and placing his faith in Jesus Christ's finished work. This moment solidified his commitment to a lifelong relationship with God.
Now settled in Elizabeth City, Nick and Kimberly enjoy watching quality shows, taking walks (often to local coffee shops), and savoring great food together. As Youth Director, Nick is passionate about guiding students to develop a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ in a safe and loving environment. He structures weekly Wednesday night youth meetings to foster both spiritual growth and fun, healthy fellowship among students, helping them build a strong foundation in faith.
We also have Sunday School at 10:00 AM and hold an Evening Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
At Corinth, you'll be welcomed into a friendly, casual environment by people who are excited to see you. We want you to have an idea of what to expect when you arrive at Corinth. All you have to do from here is come as you are and find out more for yourself!
At a Sunday service, you can expect: To be greeted warmly as you enter. Each service to last between 60-75 minutes.
Thought-provoking and engaging messages based on the Bible. Worship music blending traditional and contemporary.
Fun teaching for your kids. A welcoming environment/atmosphere.
Growing together, we worship, we serve, we laugh, we cry, we learn, and we reach our world.
1035 Hwy 17 South Elizabeth City, NC
252-335-7287
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