From the Senior Minister (January 27, 2025)
On February 11, First Baptist Greenville (FBG) will host Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC) and author of How to End Christian Nationalism. The BJC is a longstanding FBG ministry partner. Supported by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Alliance of Baptists, the BJC works to protect religious […]
From the Senior Minister (December 16, 2024)
Celebrate the Joy of Christmas and the New Year at First Baptist Greenville! The Christmas season is a perfect time to invite friends, neighbors, coworkers and family who might be looking for a church family to join us for worship. We have two special services coming up that you do not want to miss: Candlelight […]
From the Senior Minister (December 9, 2024)
We are in the season of Christmas and the approaching New Year—a time when churches often welcome many visitors! For many, Christmas does not feel complete without cherished traditions like candlelight worship, familiar carols, and the nativity story. These moments evoke a sense of nostalgia that draws people back, even if it has been years […]
From the Senior Minister (December 2, 2024)
I love music—all different kinds of music. At last count, I have 19 Spotify playlists to match my every musical mood! Music moves us in body and spirit; it is a language that speaks to the heart, touching places words cannot reach. Scripture is filled with music. The Psalms are sometimes called the songbook of […]
From the Senior Minister (October 28, 2024)
Throughout the year, First Baptist has the wonderful tradition of singing “We’ve Seen a Rose,” written by Kyle Matthews, when a congregation member dies. The song declares that each life is unique, “one of a kind,” and a gift from God. All Saints Day, which we will celebrate on Sunday, November 3, is yet another […]
From the Senior Minister (September 30, 2024)
Before I began as your senior pastor, the Personnel Committee and Jenna Manning, Director of Church Operations, had been working toward an important goal: hiring someone to help enhance our church’s communication efforts. First Baptist offers so many wonderful events, ministries and avenues to serve; we want to do a better job of sharing about […]
From the Senior Minister (September 23, 2024)
In May, we introduced our Summer One-Reads program and selected three books for our First Baptist Greenville community to explore. We invited you to read one or more of them and promised to engage in conversations about them this fall. Fall has arrived, and it’s time to begin those conversations! Over the next several weeks, […]
From the Senior Minister (September 3, 2024)
A couple of weeks ago, we introduced our watchword for the year—Breathe. Breathing is an automatic process we often overlook, yet with each breath, so much is happening—both science and faith reveal its deeper significance. In Genesis, God breathes life into humanity, transforming dust into a living being, using Divine breath to create and animate […]
From the Senior Minister (August 12, 2024)
With the limited time we have before and after worship on Sunday mornings, I only get to see and speak to a few people. I rarely have the opportunity to have a more extended conversation with anyone, so I am looking forward to the return of Wednesdays@First, which resumes on August 28! We’ll kick off […]
From the Senior Minister (August 5, 2024)
Blessing Sunday In pop culture and social media, the hashtag blessed (#blessed) is used in many ways. Some people use #blessed to express gratitude for positive events or circumstances, whether personal achievements, relationships or daily joys. It’s also frequently used to showcase success or good fortune, such as buying a new house or going on […]