To say that we’re the First Baptist Church “of Tallahassee” means more than just our location. It’s who we are and why we’re here. We’re a part of Tallahassee, and God has placed us here to love Tallahassee and reach our community with the good news of Jesus Christ. And I’m convinced that First Love […]
Read More »Given our current focus on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and the importance of giving people direct access to God’s Word and the gospel in their own language, it’s providential that we as a church observe another meaningful milestone this month: the 60th Anniversary of the Deaf Ministry at First Baptist Church. While the […]
Read More »In a previous career, my old boss used to regularly say, “Success is never final, and reform is never finished.” It was a constant reminder that no matter how well things were going, and no matter what success you may have just achieved, there was always more work to be done. His words elicited both […]
Read More »The music ministry is very proud to present the 6th annual Crescendo concert, “Anthems of Love,” this coming Sunday evening, September 24, at 6:00PM in the Sanctuary. “Crescendo” is the Italian word for “growing” and that definition is the simplest explanation for why our upcoming concert bears this name. The music ministry of First Baptist […]
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Rather than running away from disaster, Baptists have a tradition of running toward disaster. As 9/11 came this year, and we braced for Hurricane Irma, I was reminded of the Baptist response 16 years earlier in New York City, especially in light of our current efforts in Texas and now Florida. In case you’re not […]
Read More »This Sunday, we’ll continue one of the newer traditions at First Baptist Church with Wear Your Colors Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to wear your school colors — whatever combination that may be — and help create an energized environment for our college students. To add to the festivities, we’ll once again have several food trucks […]
Read More »Dear Church Family, It’s been a while and your PSC family thought a very brief update is appropriate at this time. For all who have been praying, thank you. I’ll continue to ask for your prayer support as we continue this amazing journey to walk the path the Lord has plotted for us to travel […]
Read More »August 21 and 28 marks the start of another school year for FSU, FAMU, and TCC. For decades First Baptist and its members have loved on college students. I know it’s been that way for the 50 plus years I’ve been a member here. Every year new and returning students come to the church on […]
Read More »How would you like the opportunity to spend an hour on Sunday mornings helping a high school senior grapple with their Biblical faith as they prepare to launch out into college? Or help a 3rd grader act out the story of David and Goliath, and then explain how they can access that same faith of […]
Read More »As schools around our community start back, joyful parents and reluctant children recognize the unofficial end of summer. This Sunday, August 13, First Baptist Church will observe Promotion Sunday for our children and youth. This is the day each year when students move up to a new grade. As they do so, they’re joined by […]
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