America turns 250 this July 4th, and somewhere in that celebration is a story that belongs to us. Long before First Baptist was founded in 1890, Baptists were among the strongest voices insisting that religious freedom be written into the bones of this nation. It was...

Discipleship happens best in the company of others, which is the heart behind Circles, our men's discipleship groups. Throughout the year, the men of FBC have gathered to grow in faith and share life together. But Circles isn't only about what happens around the...

The arts, and especially music, have long been seen as a way to express that which cannot be communicated through language alone. There is a freedom in music that surpasses what most people experience through the spoken word. An artist is free to create a work of art...

When I was in my first year of teaching, Cole and I got married over Christmas break. My students loved that I had two names when I came back after the wedding. They loved “Freeman” because our motto in the classroom became “I am FREE 2 Be Me”. My students knew they...

Ten years ago this month, our church building caught fire. The stories are still told — the smoke rising over Main Street, the long drive to a parking lot that suddenly looked unfamiliar. And yet, in the days and weeks that followed, this congregation discovered...

The July 2026 Messenger is available!   This month's "Messenger" highlights our ongoing summer schedule, featuring articles from our staff, special events, and updates from various ministries around the church. Pick up a copy at church or visit here.

“Preparation” in music, refers to the notes or chords that give context to the changes in harmony. This is also known as “anticipation”. When these notes are played, our ears can’t help but expect the harmony that is to follow.   Similarly, in the church calendar...