Beale Memorial Baptist Church has a long and rich history in Tappahannock, Virginia. The church was founded in 1875 by the Reverend Frank Browning Beale. It was then known as Centennial Baptist Church, named in honor of our nation’s first centennial. Later, the church’s name was changed to Beale Memorial to reflect appreciation to its founding pastor.

Beale Memorial Baptist Church is mission-minded congregation. Its members are active in the expression of their faith. Currently, there are three active international mission projects. This continued work is being done in Ghana, Guatemala and Kenya. Our church is also engaged in various ministries throughout our community and around the state. In recent years we have assisted in disaster relief, home repair, installation of a well and septic systems, the building of handicapped ramps and other projects. Each ministry mentioned above required a person or persons, to seize an opportunity God set before them. Not only did they see it, they then had to take a leap of faith.