Celebrating A Legacy Of New Life

Honoring our past. Celebrating our future.

Ashburn's 75th Anniversary Celebration

January 25, 2026
Join Us for Ashburn’s 75th Anniversary Celebration!

We are excited to celebrate 75 years of God’s faithfulness at Ashburn and to honor Dr. Tommy and Vicki Thompson on their 7th year as Lead Pastors! This special day will feature a worship service filled with praise, thanksgiving, and reflection on our journey. We will also recognize significant milestones and honor those who have served faithfully throughout the years. The day will feature special guests and historical displays for a trip down memory lane. A fellowship meal will follow the service, where you can renew old acquaintances and make new ones—this is a day you won’t want to miss!

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A Special 75th Anniversary Gift

Every person in attendance will receive a 75th Anniversary Commemorative Program.

Celebrating God's blessings through the decades.

1951

Ashburn Baptist Church holds it’s first service at the Owen Elementary School in the Ashburn neighborhood, led by a young Pastor Vernon Lyons.

1952

The first church building is constructed in 1952 and would serve the congregation for the next seven years.

1960

The new building is constructed on the east side of 83rd St.

1968

The education wing is built at the 83rd St location.

1970's - 1980's

The 70’s and 80’s were blessed years with tremendous growth with many finding new life in Jesus.

1987

Property is bought in Orland Park, and the second location is launched.

1993

The Orland Park campus expands with the construction of the second auditorium along with expanded space for classrooms. 

2019

Ashburn votes and calls Dr. Tommy Thompson to become the second Lead Pastor in the history of the church.

2019

Ashburn plants the first Arabic language SBC church in Chicagoland.

2020

The Chicago location is replanted with a renewed vision to reach the city of Chicago.

2023

Ashburn launches its Frankfort location to reach the southeast suburbs.

2024

Ashburn launches Ashburn Christian Academy to partner with parents to provide a high-quality academic education that develops students who will follow Christ, embrace biblical truth, and live lives that glorify God.

2025

Ashburn launches a new campus in Crystal Lake to reach the Northwest suburbs.

2026

On Easter 2026, Ashburn will open a new location in Willow Springs to serve Hispanic communities.

Ashburn exists to help people find new life in Jesus.