Plan a Visit
Join us for Sunday worship or Wednesday evening Bible study. We'd love to meet you.
Service times
Olympia, Washington
Preaching the Light of Jesus to the World
A community of believers gathering to worship, grow in the Word of God, and serve our neighbors in Thurston County. You're warmly invited to join us.
Welcome
We're so glad you found us
McKenzie Road Baptist Church is a community of believers gathering to worship, grow in the Word of God, and serve our neighbors in Thurston County. We extend a warm invitation for you to join us for our Sunday worship services and fellowship. We can't wait to welcome you.
Find Us
215 McKenzie Road SW, Olympia, WA. A faithful church home in the heart of Thurston County.
Directions & contactMeet Our Pastor
Pastor Dan Panter
Preaching the light of Jesus to the world at McKBC since September 2002.
Pastor Dan was born in Seattle, Washington and came to faith at age 11. After graduating high school in 1973, he joined the United States Navy, serving 24 years and retiring in Oak Harbor, WA in 1997.
He married his high school sweetheart, Laurie — together more than 50 years, with three children (Carmen, Jason, and Jeremy) and nine grandchildren. He attended Gateway Seminary (Vancouver, WA campus) and served at Valley Baptist Church (1997–2002) before becoming pastor at McKenzie Road Baptist Church in September 2002.
pastordpanter@aol.comWhat We Believe
Biblical. Christ-centered. Missions-minded.
At McKenzie Road Baptist Church, we are a biblical, Christ-centered, and missions-minded community — welcoming to all who seek to know and follow Jesus.
- The Word of God is our foundation for faith, teaching, and daily life.
- Jesus Christ is the center of our worship, our hope, and our witness.
- Missions & service flow from a heart transformed by the Gospel.
- Community where every person is welcomed, known, and loved.
Our Gatherings
Come worship & grow with us
Sunday
Sunday School
9:30 – 10:30 AM · Classes for every age, from children through adults.
Sunday
Morning Worship
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Visitors are always welcome.
Sunday
Discipleship Training
5:00 PM · Weekly Bible study, currently in Max Lucado’s “Life Lessons.”
Wednesday
Bible Study
7:00 – 8:00 PM · Zoom link available — join us from home.
Ministries
Serving together in love
Tap any ministry to learn more about how we serve, study, and grow together.
Women's Ministry
Bible studies, crafts, coffee meetups, and care for our neighbors.
Women's Missionary Union
Directed by Georgeanna Megenity — meets the first Thursday at 5:30 PM.
Discipleship Training
Sunday 5:00–6:00 PM Bible study, currently in Max Lucado’s “Life Lessons.”
Meet Our Deacons
Servant leaders devoted to prayer and care for the church family.
Sunday School Teachers
Classes from Birth–Kindergarten through Adults — all ages welcome.
Men's 5H Group
Hurts, Habits, Hangups, Hope, and Healing — encouragement for the journey.
Brotherhood
Men growing together in fellowship, accountability, and service.
Partners & Affiliations
Organizations we serve alongside and support.
Community Outreach
Current season initiatives
Toys for Tots 2025
Collecting new toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
Thurston County Food Bank
We are actively collecting food donations for families in need.
Christmas Stockings — Union Gospel Mission
Filled stockings to bless our neighbors — due in December.
Jail Ministry
Collecting homemade cookies and white crew socks to share hope.
Poinsettias for the Sanctuary
Help adorn our sanctuary — November to December.
Connect With Us
Drop by or reach out
- Address
- 215 McKenzie Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512
- Mailing
- P.O. Box 12178, Olympia, WA 98508
- Phone
- (360) 866-0374
- Website
- mckrbc.org