WeeklyTue
RecurringMen's Bible Study
Tuesdays · 6:30 PM
All men are welcome to join our weekly Bible study — a time for the Word, prayer, and fellowship.
Pastor Justin · (401) 212-7233
Coventry, Rhode Island · Est. 1840
Knotty OakBaptist Church
Speaking the Truth in Love
“A beacon of hope for nearly two centuries, proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in the heart of Coventry.”
Pastor Justin
Our Pastor
A Word of Welcome
Come, find restamong friends.
Our church is a family. Not a building — a family. The kind that takes in a lost teenager with no church background and loves him like he belongs.
That teenager was me. A friend invited me to a teen game night. I showed up with nothing but curiosity. What I found was warmth, belonging, and people who genuinely cared. I found a family. Little did I know — God actually found me.
He took a lost, hopeless teen and began writing a story I never could have imagined. I started coming to church, and as I grew I felt God calling me to Bible college. I came back on staff in 2008, and in 2023 I became the pastor — privileged to lead the church I call home.
That’s what Jesus does. He meets you right where you are — and this church is where He met me.
So wherever you’re coming from — you are welcome here. You have a place to call home.
— Pastor Justin Martin
(401) 212-7233The Week with Us
Gather in worship,open the Word.
Four times each week we set aside everything else to meet together. Come as you are — first-time visitors are always welcome.
Sunday
Sunday School
10:00 AM
Small-group teaching for every age, around an open Bible.
Sunday
Morning Worship
11:00 AM
Worship together — hymns, spiritual songs, prayer, and preaching from God's Word.
Sunday
Evening Service
6:00 PM
A quieter Sunday evening service to close the Lord's Day well.
Thursday
Bible Study & Prayer
6:00 PM
A time in the middle of the week to make His house a house of prayer.
First time joining us? We’d love to know you’re coming.
Let us knowLife Together
Ministries for every season of life.
From young children to seasoned saints, our ministries are built around real fellowship and serious engagement with Scripture. You’ll find a place here.
Age 4 – 8th Grade
Children's Ministry
Children represent the greatest opportunity to make a long-term impact for Christ. Sunday morning and evening chapel with prayer, singing, teaching, crafts, and snacks — plus our annual VBS each August.
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Grades 7 – 12
Teen Ministry
The teenage years are preparation for adulthood — a season for spiritual growth and leadership. Summer missions, VBS leadership, and year-round fellowship activities build deep, lasting friendships.
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20s – 30s
Young Adult Ministry
Relationship building and social activity are vital to the Christian life. We gather monthly for dinners, game nights, bowling, baseball games, and campfires — and weekly for worship.
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Tuesday · 6:30 PM
Men's Bible Study
All men are welcome — a time to study Scripture, pray together, and sharpen one another in the Word. Contact Pastor Justin at (401) 212-7233.
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Tuesday · 6:30 PM
Ladies Bible Study
All ladies are welcome — warm fellowship rooted in Scripture. Come as you are. Contact Crystal Martin at (401) 226-5856.
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First Week of August
Vacation Bible School
A long-loved summer tradition — a full week of Bible teaching, recreation, crafts, and joy, capped by a Saturday Funfair and Parent's Night.
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Year-Round
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Partnering with CEF to reach boys and girls with the Good News of Jesus Christ through Good News Clubs and Bible-centered teaching in our community.
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Our Mission
Everything we do,for the glory of God.
We exist to fulfill God’s plan for the local church as it is revealed in the New Testament — with a particular focus on evangelism and discipleship.
Our worship is informal, yet reverent. Our preaching is thorough, yet practical. We believe the Bible — and we seek to make a deep, thorough application of every precept within it, knowing that inward submission leads to outward obedience.
“Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”2 Peter 3:18
Read our full statementWhat We Hold To
A church on asure foundation.
What we believe, written plainly. How we walk together, written honestly. Both have anchored this congregation since 1840.
The Doctrine
Statement of Faith
“The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments — the verbally inspired Word of God, infallible and God-breathed, our final authority for faith and life.”
Article I · The Holy Scriptures
Read all 14 articles
The Walk
Church Covenant
“We do now solemnly and joyfully covenant with one another to walk together in a church relationship, in brotherly love, to the honor and glory of God.”
From the Preamble
Read the full covenant
Come Alongside
What’s happeningthis season.
Every week there’s a place for you here. These are the gatherings we don’t want you to miss.
WeeklyTue
RecurringLadies Bible Study
Tuesdays · 6:30 PM
All ladies are welcome. Warm fellowship rooted in Scripture — come just as you are.
Crystal Martin · (401) 226-5856
May25
Memorial Day Church Picnic
Monday, May 25 · 12:00 PM
Join us for our annual church picnic! Please do not arrive before noon. Bring something to share with everyone.
WeeklyAug
RecurringVacation Bible School
First full week of August
A week of teaching, crafts, games, and joy for children ages 5 through 12th grade. Concludes Saturday with our Funfair and Sunday Parent's Night.
Come See Us
We’d love tomeet you.
Whether you have a question, need prayer, or just want to let us know you’re planning a visit — we’re glad to hear from you.
- Address
- 11 Knotty Oak Road
Coventry, RI 02816 - Church
- (401) 828-5856
- Pastor Justin
- (401) 212-7233
- pastor@knottyoak.org
Have a question, prayer request, or want to plan a visit? Send Pastor Justin a quick message — it opens a chat window and he’ll get back to you.
First-time visitors: please use the second parking lot.