Maranatha Baptist Church was founded in the late 1970s, holding its first service on May 22, 1977, during the first year of Jimmy Carter’s presidency, according to the church website.

Maranatha Baptist Church Deacon, Nelle Ariail, has been a part of the church since 1982. She’s seen the church go through tremendous growth over the years.

Maranatha Baptist Church continues to offer Sunday school at 10 a.m., led by Kim Carter Fuller, followed by worship at 11 a.m. The church's address is 122 GA-45, Plains.

PLAINS, Ga. (WSAV) – Former President Jimmy Carter’s longtime church, Maranatha Baptist, is preparing to bid farewell to the hometown hero. WSAV spoke with church leaders about how the small ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Maranatha Baptist Church was former President Jimmy Carter’s home away from home. Some of his fellow church members said they have peace knowing exactly where he is today.

Nov 29, 2023; Plains, GA, USA; Poinsettias are placed in front of Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will take place on ...

Memories of Jimmy Carter. Thousands have attended Maranatha Baptist Church to hear former president’s Sunday School lessons. March 4, 2023 at 3:08 a.m.

Longtime member of Maranatha Baptist Church remembers Rosalynn Carter The former first lady volunteered frequently and taught the children at the church. To stream 11Alive on your phone, you need ...