Glen Oaks Baptist Church originated on 5.23 acres of land purchased by Istrouma Baptist Church, the Mother of Trinity, Winbourne, Victoria, and Broadmoor Baptist Church located on Maplewood Drive in Baton Rouge, LA. The land and pavement were purchased by Istrouma Baptist Church at an estimated cost of $20,000. Initially, an army barracks served as the church's first building, which was utilized as both a chapel and Sunday school classes. Prior, to the usage of the army barracks, private homes served as the meeting place for Sunday school classes. When purchasing the land, Istrouma Baptist Church envisioned a growing church, which included not only the chapel but also a parking lot and recreational area.

Dr. Sam C. Rushing, served 23 years as a pastor of Istrouma Baptist Church. Upon his retirement from Istrouma Baptist Church, Dr. Rushing made available his services in establishing Glen Oaks Mission, which began on April 7, 1963. In October 1963, the mission became a full-grown church, which is now known as Glen Oaks Community Baptist Church.

Dr. Rushing served as the first full-time pastor of Glen Oaks Baptist Church until July 24, 1968. Dr. Rushing served as an interim pastor until September 8, 1968, at which time; Reverend D.E. Coyle became the new interim pastor. Reverend Coyle stepped down as the interim pastor on November 6, 1968, when reverend John L. Shepherds became Glen Oaks Baptist pastor.

Reverend Shepherd’s obligation as pastor ended on March 1, 1971. On March 8, 1971, Reverend George Raborn stepped in as interim pastor. By December 22, 1971, Reverend Tom Sumrall served as the pastor until his resignation on April 27, 1975.

On October 1, 1975, Brother C. Neal Long became pastor of Glen Oaks Baptist Church until his resignation in November of 1975. In November 1975, Reverend Fulton McGraw served as the interim pastor.

Brother R.C. Branch was called as pastor on February 23, 1977, and served until his resignation in January 1982. In January of 1982, Jimmy Spillman was called as interim pastor until his term ended on July 31, 1987.

Terry Bishop accepted duties as the interim pastor on May 22, 1987. Terry Bishop was voted Bi-Vocational Pastor.

During the period between 1988 through 1994, the church was vacated. During this timeframe, the Glen Oaks Baptist Church remained closed in search of an African American mission pastor, as a result of the changing cultural makeup of the neighborhood. The Glen Oaks Baptist Mission re-opened in 1994 under the leadership of Pastor Dwight Harris, the first African American pastor, until his resignation in 1998.

On February 4, 1999, Pastor George Guillory became pastor of Glen Oaks Baptist Church until his resignation in May of 2020.

In 2008, Hurricane Gustav delivered a vicious blow, when it destroyed the interiors, the Sanctuary, and the Educational buildings. However, what may initially appear as a tragedy, God turned into a blessing, as the church was able to remodel the buildings into the beautiful edifices they are today. Glory to God!

On October 24, 2021, Pastor Marvin Parks became pastor of Glen Oaks Community Baptist Church and is continuing in its vision to reach the un-church and disciple the saints in the extended Glen Oaks area with the Gospel of Jesus Christ by developing and providing, Christ-centered, need-based areas of ministry, with a special emphasis on youth development.