Our History

Sonrise Baptist Church was founded in October 1974 under the name Southwest Bible Baptist Church.  For 15 years, Pastor Ron Croft and his wife Barbara labored fervently for the Lord and were used to move the church from meeting in a school to the current property.
In 1989 Pastor Maudlin and his wife Paula served faithfully as the church grew and widened its impact in Southwest Tucson.  During this time the church began the process of purchasing another building while the Maudlins followed God’s call to Idaho in 1995. In 1996 the church called Pastor Ron Weber and his wife Barbara and during this time the new building was erected and occupied.  In 2002, Pastor and Mrs. Weber were called to South Carolina. From 2002 to the present, Pastor Joe and his wife Heather have faithfully served.  In 2004, the name of the church was officially changed to Sonrise Baptist Church.  Throughout the past two decades the church has continued to grow by adding a Spanish-speaking ministry, constructing a nursery wing, expanding the missions budget 30-fold, along with many other ministry opportunities and growth. Sonrise Baptist Church offers a church “home” in a confusing and unstable society.  It’s a place where you’ll find relevant Bible preaching with answers for today’s questions. 

You’ll also find a friendly atmosphere and an enthusiastic ministry that welcomes personal growth and fellowship.  No matter what your personal age or background, you’ll feel at home at Sonrise Baptist Church.  Visit us soon!

Our Vision

​The Vision of Sonrise Baptist Church is to transform Southwest Tucson with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  In the coming years, we will strive to expand our gospel outreach, to personally grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and to create a personal impact in our community.  Sonrise Baptist Church will build a reputation for upholding sound doctrine, presenting the love of the cross, and providing spiritual support for all people

Our Mission

​Sonrise Baptist Church exists to exalt the Lord, edify the saints, and evangelize the lost.

Our Core Values

• We Value The Word of God
• We Exist to Worship God
• We Desire to Reach People with the Gospel
• We Strive See Transformed Lives
• We Believe that Every Member should Minister
• We Emphasize Servant Leadership
• We Will Build Strong Families and a United Church
• We Maintain a Generous Heart and Missions Focus
• We Will Hold to a Baptist Identity and Distinctives