Introducing Our Pastoral Resident!
After a prayerful and dedicated search, the Ministry Education and Formation Committee is excited to introduce our incoming Pastoral Resident, Taylor Long! Taylor will join our ministerial staff in August and be with our congregation for 2 to 3 years. The Pastoral Residency Program at FBG provides structured, in-depth, practical ministry experience to a recent […]
Newcomer Class This Spring: First Baptist 101
Do you want to learn more about the history of First Baptist Greenville or how to get involved in church life? First Baptist 101 is a class for you! This three-part series is designed for visitors, new church members or anyone considering church membership seeking a broad overview of the life of the church. First […]
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 […]
Newcomers at FBG
Fall has brought many new faces to FBG! Thirty newcomers participated in our recent First Baptist 101 class. We spent three Sunday afternoons getting to know each other over food and conversation, learned about Baptist identity at FBG, explored the values animating our Children and Youth Ministries, and discussed the many ways to participate in […]
Advent Sunday School Begins November 30
This year’s Advent Sunday School series for adults begins Sunday, November 30. The four-week series will meet on Sunday mornings in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30am. The series will explore the birth story of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew with an emphasis on the latter half of the story. What happens to Jesus, Mary […]
Save the Date—Fall Church Picnic!
Mark your calendars for an afternoon of fun at the annual Church Picnic! The whole church and wider community are invited to the fall Church Picnic on Sunday, October 19 from 4:00-7:00pm. Like last year, this year’s Picnic will be held in the FBG Garden and parking lots near the playgrounds. The Picnic will be […]
Pastoral Residency Program Seeks Next FBG Resident
How do young ministers learn to practice ministry? While seminary offers an excellent foundation of biblical and historical knowledge, students don’t always receive training in practical ministry. How does a church budget work? What is it like to lead a funeral? How does one cultivate a healthy spiritual life alongside professional demands? First Baptist has […]
How to Ask Good Interpretative Questions
This Sunday, join us at 9:15am for a morning of faith formation and worship led by Dr. Jennifer Bashaw. Dr. Bashaw will be with us throughout the morning, beginning with a special Sunday School class in the Fellowship Hall centered around how to interpret the Bible. All classes are invited to join this informative and […]
New Wednesdays@First Courses Sept 24-Oct 15
Our next round of Wednesday courses begins September 24 and runs through October 15. MidWeek Supper is served 5:00–6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall, followed by these learning options 6:00–7:00pm. October 22 will be a “Breathe” week, with the next round of fall courses beginning on October 29. MidWeek Classic: “Summer One Reads” Fellowship Hall MidWeek […]
Save the Date—Church Picnic!
Mark your calendars for an afternoon of fun at the annual Church Picnic! The whole church and wider community are invited to the fall Church Picnic on Sunday, October 19, 4:00-7:00pm. Like last year, this year’s Picnic will be held in the FBG Garden and parking lots near the playgrounds. The Picnic will be free […]