About Our Church
Church History
Solid Rock Baptist Church History
A Church Building on a Solid Rock
Matthew 7:24-25
Solid Rock Baptist Church was established on February 16, 1989 by Reverend A. G. Preuitt as Founder and Pastor. The congregation consisted of 12 members. On July 31, 1992, Reverend A. G. Preuitt passed away. Chairman Deacon Lionel Smith, with other faithful members continued the vision and was able to purchase 3.5 acres of land in the city of Chesapeake where they were able to convert an existing building on the land into a place of worship. There was also a house on the land which is still used today as the church's rental property. In 2000 the church began building a new sanctuary which was completed in 2005. In 2010 First Steps Preparatory Academy which provides Christian Education to Youth preparing them for First grade was established with Mrs. Shawnese Harden as Director. In September 2018, the church voted and elected Reverend Andrea D. Roby as Pastor. She is the 7th Pastor to serve at Solid Rock and the 1st Woman Pastor. The Church continues to actively serve the community with youth programs, training worships and senior/widow assistance. The membership and attendance is constantly growing under the guidance of Pastor Roby and we look forward to God's continued blessings and enrichments.
Church Vision
To reach the masses of every ethnicity and generation with the love of Christ for the purpose of spreading the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To provide Christian leadership, under shepherding, preaching, teaching and service to the body of believers that will enable them to grow in their relationship with the Lord. To have an impact on the world where the Word of God is revered, respected, lived and reflected in the lives of people.
Church Mission
To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in order to save those who are lost through OutReach, InReach and UpReach.
Statement Of Faith/Core Values
We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. We believe that he lived, he was crucified, he was buried and he rose again and now sits on the right hand of God, the Father. Christ’s resurrection demonstrates God’s completion of his plan to reconcile his relationship with humankind providing them an avenue to have eternal life through faith in Christ.
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Dr. Andrea D. Roby
Server of God and People/Educator
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Rev. Dr. Andrea D. Roby is a pastor who believes in praying, praising, and preaching and teaching with the heart and mind of keeping it real in order to reach those who are searching for a relationship with God. She is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, where she grew up in the neighborhood of Cavalier Manor. She is the 7th of 7 children born to the late Bishop Albert & Matline Moore. She attended Portsmouth public schools graduating from Manor High School, Portsmouth, VA. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, and a Doctorate in Theology. She served as a Contract Specialist for the Federal Government and retired after 35 years of service in 2020.
Wife/Mother:
Dr. Roby is married to Deacon Clayton Roby (retired Navy) from Kinston, NC, and they have 7 children and 15+ grandchildren between them. She was licensed to minister in 2014, ordained and installed as Pastor in 2018
at Solid Rock Baptist Church, Chesapeake VA. She also sings with the choir on occasion and any other capacity where she can be of service to the calling of God and the Body of Christ. She also serves as secretary of the Metro Baptist Minister’s Conference of Virginia.