From the Senior Minister (June 2, 2025)
Wear Your Fire Colors! On June 8, we will celebrate Pentecost Sunday—a day filled with joy, signs and wonders, and the unmistakable movement of the Spirit. Pentecost marks the birth of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples, igniting a mission that continues in and through us today. As flames […]
From the Senior Minister (may 27, 2025)
A couple of weeks ago, I spent a few days at Edisto Beach. My friend from graduate school was turning 50, and to celebrate, she rented a beach house and invited about 15 women from different seasons of her life—childhood friends, grad school friends, church friends, and colleagues who had become dear friends. We were […]
From the Senior Minister (May 12, 2025)
Dear First Baptist Family, We are deeply grateful for your generous giving. Your gifts matter—not just because they keep the lights on, but because they change lives. Still, we know it is not always easy to see the direct impact of your generosity. We hope to share more stories that connect the dots between your […]
From the Senior Minister (April 28, 2025)
First Baptist Greenville family, what a truly joyous Easter Sunday we shared! From the early morning sunrise service around the fire—complete with ringing bells—to the family garden service accompanied by guitar, and finally the glorious 10:30 Sanctuary service, each gathering offered its own unique beauty. The music was undoubtedly a highlight of the day. One […]
From the Senior Minister
Immediately following worship on Sunday, April 27, we will gather in the Remembrance Garden for a prayer of thanksgiving and rededication. We will give thanks for the ministry this space has provided over the years, honor the many lives memorialized there, and reaffirm our commitment to caring for this sacred place in the years to […]
From the Senior Minister (April 14, 2025)
On Wednesday, April 16, we will celebrate Maundy Thursday, the day when Jesus shared his last supper with his disciples, washing their feet in humility and service, and instituting communion. As we did last year, we will celebrate Maundy Thursday on Wednesday. We will reenact Maundy Thursday, as it would have occurred with Jesus around […]
From the Senior Minister (April 7, 2025)
Holy Week begins on Sunday, April 13, with Palm Sunday Worship and extends to Easter Sunday, April 20. During this pivotal week, we journey alongside Jesus as he enters Jerusalem, shares a final meal with his disciples, seeks comfort in prayer, faces betrayal and endures trial and suffering, culminating in the heart-wrenching crucifixion. In embracing […]
From the Senior Minister (March 17, 2025)
Thanks to your generosity, I am excited to share that we ended 2024 with a surplus of $191,670! This surplus means our giving and income exceeded our expenses for the year. This will allow us to do additional ministry in the community and care for our facilities in ways that would have been beyond our […]
From the Senior Minister (February 24, 2025)
One of our most sacred responsibilities as a church is nurturing the faith of children and youth. Faith is not just taught—it is formed through relationships, a sense of belonging, opportunities to serve, and meaningful encounters with God. A key part of youth ministry is creating space for this formation to happen. Experiences like Unidiversity […]
From the Senior Minister (February 10, 2025)
Last Sunday, I had the joy of sharing an exciting update about the Tithe Fund. If you were not there, I want to make sure you hear the good news! Many of you are familiar with the Foundation’s Faith Fund, which provides grants to organizations making a difference in our community, like those we celebrate […]