About Heritage RBC

Heritage Reformed Baptist Church began as a Sunday evening Bible study in 1999 with a few families who were interested in being part of a confessional Baptist church in the Akron/Canton area. From the beginning, the desire was not simply to form a congregation, but to plant a church that would be thoroughly biblical — one where the historic doctrines of grace would be faithfully taught and joyfully embraced.

With the encouragement and assistance of a Reformed Baptist church in Michigan, the church was formally constituted in February 2002 with 17 founding members. What had begun in a living room had grown into a covenant community, bound together by a shared confession and a common love for the gospel.

In 2003, Pastor Mike Waters was called to serve the congregation — a role he has faithfully fulfilled ever since. Under his ministry, Heritage RBC has grown into a multigenerational body of believers committed to the exposition of Scripture, the doctrines of grace, and the Great Commission.

Today, we gather each Lord’s Day at 5715 Market Ave N in Canton, Ohio, to worship the triune God, sit under expository preaching, share in the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and encourage one another in the faith. We are a congregation of ordinary people who have been seized by an extraordinary gospel — and we would love for you to join us.