First Baptist Greenville

From the Senior Minister (April 29, 2024)

Welcome to the First Baptist Greenville Summer One Reads! Are you looking for something to read over the summer? Look no further. We have chosen three books for a First Baptist Summer One-Read. Feel free to read one or explore them all. The idea is for everyone to read at their own pace over the […]

From the Senior Minister—April 2, 2024

Years ago, I came across a story about a woman who struggled with anxiety and panic attacks. Longing for relief, she wisely sought help from mental health professionals. Alongside their guidance, she discovered another source of comfort: memorized prayers. Recognizing the need for a lifeline during overwhelming moments, she committed a few prayers to memory. […]

From the Senior Minister (march 25, 2024)

On Easter Sunday, I will preach our final “I am” statement in the gospel of John, where Jesus declares in John, chapter 11, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Understanding Jesus as both the resurrection and the life can significantly impact how we perceive and navigate the world because it invites us to recognize […]

From the Senior Minister (March 11, 2024)

Did you know that the term “homosexual” wasn’t present in any Bible translation, in any language, until 1946? Despite all my theological training, this fact came as a surprise to me. This insight, among others, is explored in the new groundbreaking documentary, 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture. According to promotional material, the film “traces […]