Participants of Sustaining Way’s Steward Youth Program Thrive
The Neighborhood Partnership Committee was excited to help fund this program. These are the kinds of initiatives happening in Nicholtown that we like to see our yard sale proceeds support! —Matt Rollins, Minister of Community Engagement “Because of this program…I don’t feel weird when I stare too long at the leaves that I now know […]
Children’s Ministry Renovation Update
Back in January, the Children’s Ministry began dreaming about what it might look like to refresh our hallway and create spaces that feel warm, welcoming and inviting for children and their families. We are grateful for the support of church leadership and for the tireless dedication of our Property Committee, who helped us move from […]
The Branch—October 13, 2025
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Connect with Realm Today!
Realm is FBG’s updated church member database, replacing Engage First and the ChurchLife app. Many find Realm’s online directory invaluable for locating contact information, putting faces with names, and connecting families. To get started, you must first create your Realm login before trying to access the Connect app. When you create a login, your name […]
Connect with Our Music Ministry
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been at First Baptist Greenville for three months. Everyone has been welcoming and supportive during this transition, and my husband, Greg, and I are enjoying meeting many new folks and getting to know more about the church and its ministries. Singing is one of the best ways we connect […]
Pastoral Residency Program Seeks Next FBG Resident
How do young ministers learn to practice ministry? While seminary offers an excellent foundation of biblical and historical knowledge, students don’t always receive training in practical ministry. How does a church budget work? What is it like to lead a funeral? How does one cultivate a healthy spiritual life alongside professional demands? First Baptist has […]
Tackle Your Goals This Fall at the AYMC
Fall is the perfect time to refocus on your health and wellness goals before the end of the year sneaks up on you. Habits you put in place now will carry you into the new year feeling stronger and more energetic—and there’s no need to wait! Here are some ways we can help: Personal Training […]
From the Senior Minister (October 6, 2025)
Our theme for this year is Invited, based on Romans 15:7: “So reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory. Jesus did it; now you do it!” Out of love for Christ and others, we are called to take the initiative in inviting, including and supporting newcomers to our church. We commit ourselves to […]
The Branch—October 6, 2025
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From the Senior Minister (September 29, 2025)
Beloved First Baptist, I am back from Turkey! Our group visited sites where Paul preached the good news of Jesus’ love, and we studied the books of Acts and Galatians along the way. Paul proclaimed the gospel while trying to hold the fledgling church together. Yet factions quickly emerged, leading Paul to write these striking […]