Foundation Sunday
On Sunday, February 8, our congregation will celebrate The FBG Foundation during a special worship service. We will share how the Foundation supports missions and ministries as well as hear from Foundation fund recipients who will be worshipping with us. Prior to the service, there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall during the […]
From the Senior Minister (January 20, 2025)
In November 2024, NPR ran a story titled “Churches in America Are Having a Hard Time Finding Pastors.” The story opened with a sobering reality: “American religious institutions are facing a crisis: they don’t have enough clergy to lead congregations, particularly in rural areas.” Across the country, clergy are retiring and dying at a faster […]
The Branch—January 20, 2026
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Vocare: Youth Ensemble at First Baptist Greenville
As I reflect on my first six months as Minister of Music at First Baptist Greenville, there are many highlights, but one of my favorite parts has been working with and getting to know the students who sing in Vocare, our youth ensemble. Youth choir was a huge part of both my musical and spiritual […]
New Intercessory Prayer Group
Are you moved by the growing hardship faced by our neighbors living on the margins but don’t know how to help? Perhaps God is calling you to support our neighbors through prayer. A new prayer group is forming to support community members inquiring for Local Relief assistance (rental and utility assistance). Spiritual support from this […]
You Are Invited to TRY January at the AYMC!
We are so proud of the AYMC and invite you to TRY us out for FREE for the whole month of January! We are always working to improve the quality and quantity of the programs the AYMC offers its members, so below is a list of what we currently offer, including some brand-new opportunities: Fab […]
From the Senior Minister (January 11, 2025)
Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, I try to take time at the end of each year to do a year-in-review. A few years ago, Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes offered a guided meditation on her podcast, which included reflective questions for reviewing the year. Life is so busy that we rarely pause to reflect and take […]
The Branch—January, 12, 2026
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MidWeek Activities Resume January 14
Happy New Year! Regular MidWeek activities for all ages resume January 14. MidWeek Supper is served from 5 until 6pm in the Fellowship Hall ($10/adult, $5/child). Call the church office or visit fbcgreenville.wpenginepowered.com/wednesdays-at-first for reservations. Youth (6th–12th grade) meet in the AYMC Youth Level 3–7pm. FBG Kids Ministry (K4–5th grade) meets 5:45–7pm, and nursery care […]
Join the Children’s and Youth Ministries for an Evening of Learning, Connection and Community
Parent Dinner Party with Professional Panel Sunday, January 11 5:00-7:00pm | Fellowship Hall Our format is simple and conversational: participants will be seated around tables, and we will begin the evening with brief remarks from each of our professionals. We will host experts from a variety of fields, including social work, healthcare, education, counseling, clinical […]