Make Friends this Summer through Affinity Groups!
Deepen your friendships across the congregation by having fun and exploring new hobbies in an affinity group! An affinity group is a small group of people that share a common interest or an “affinity” in a wide range of hobbies, activities or life stages. This is a great way to connect with new people while […]
Baptist Life Beyond First Baptist Greenville
Looking for a good summer book that will engage your faith? Pick up one (or more!) of our Summer One-Read books! We’ve selected three thought-provoking books for the congregation to read over the summer and discuss in the fall. Each book supports the preaching series for the fall or the churchwide theme for next year […]
The Branch—May 11, 2026
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Congratulations, Graduates!
Below are the high school graduates for whom we received pictures. All graduates will be honored during worship on Sunday, May 17.
What’s Next for Caregivers at First Baptist?
When we find ourselves caring for loved ones who need assistance, permanently or temporarily, we just “do what comes next” and often don’t realize we have stepped into an increasingly demanding role, one that can become overwhelming if we don’t ratchet up our self-care to stay physically and spiritually healthy. Because we are busy, we […]
My Sabbatical Plans
After four years of ministerial service, each First Baptist Greenville minister is eligible for a four-week sabbatical. I am grateful for the opportunity for some intentional weeks of rest and renewal through prayer and study. I will be out of office on sabbatical from Monday, May 4, through Sunday, May 31. I’ll spend two of […]
Baptist Life Beyond First Baptist Greenville
“Exactly what kind of Baptist is this church?” Newcomers to First Baptist often ask some version of this question. Our congregation affiliates with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Alliance of Baptists, two groups that emerged from the Southern Baptist Convention in the late 1980s and early 1990s in response to the SBC’s turn to […]
The Branch—May 4, 2026
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Phillis Wheatley Community Center: Focus on Mission in May
A big thank you to our congregation for your generous donations in April to help Pendleton Place with the spring refresh of their bedrooms and bathrooms! For the month of May, we will assist the Phillis Wheatley Community Center. Their mission is to “collaborate with community partners to provide the tools and resources to empower […]
Thank You for an Engaging Worship Service
We celebrated Engaged Aging (“EA”) Sunday in worship on April 19. Engaged Aging is a term we use to talk about our ministry to and with our median and senior adults. Our Engaged Aging ministry strives to offer vibrant opportunities to build community and deepen faith throughout these years. Together, we’re exploring new ways to […]