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 »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 […]
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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 »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 […]
Read More »On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the small Caribbean country of Haiti. That summer, First Baptist Church sent a team to join the international disaster relief effort by clearing debris and building semi-permanent shelters provided by Samaritan’s Purse. In so doing, we became connected with the Joy House in Gressier, and have […]
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The Nominating Committee is now receiving your nominations for men to serve as Deacons for a four-year term beginning on January 2018. What’s a ‘Deacon’ anyway? (Or some things to consider as you pray about your Deacon nominations.) It is clear from the New Testament book of Acts; Deacons are to serve the Church body […]
Read More »It’s finally that time of day. All the tasks of the day are done, and you’re finally able to plop down into your designated ‘comfy place.’ It’s time to relax before it all begins again, but then an unrecognized number shows up on your phone. Should you answer or let it go to voicemail? Something […]
Read More »With Father’s Day approaching, I’m once again reminded of the blessing of being a father and the responsibility that comes along with it. Based on scripture, I believe the greatest responsibility a father has is to “bring [your children] up in the training and instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4). Dad, you must train your […]
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