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on mission Striving to be a disciple-making Church with a passion for God, a love for people
and a relevant ministry to influence our city and world for Christ.
| established 1682 |
First Baptist Charleston is one of the oldest Baptist churches in America, and our heritage is a launching pad for some exciting new ways that God is leading us today.
| our mission |
Striving to be a disciple-making Church with a passion for God, a love for people and a relevant ministry to influence our city and world for Christ.
| directions |
48 Meeting Street
Charleston SC 29401
843.722.3896
Welcome Infobook
Sunday
| 8 :30 am | Morning Worship
(Less Formal, Contemporary Worship)
| 9:45 am | Bible Study
| 11:00 am | Morning Worship
(Classical Charleston Tradition)
Wednesday
| 5:00 pm | Supper
(reservations required)
Fellowship Hall
| 5:50 pm | Prayer Meeting
Please see the calendar for a full schedule.
Various Bible studies and music ministry opportunities for all ages.
Online Calendar
| sanctuary tours |
We welcome you to visit the present sanctuary, designed by Robert Mills, the first American-born architect. The structure was completed in the 1820s and has received national acclaim for its classic design and beauty.
Volunteers from our membership are pleased to greet guests on:
Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays
10:00 am - Noon
Fridays
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Large groups are encouraged to contact the church office to ensure guide availability.
January 1
New Year, New You
January 8
Connecting to Christ
January 15
Connecting to the Family of Faith
January 22
Connecting to Ministry
2012 Hamrick Lectureship
Eric Metaxas
First Baptist hosted Eric Metaxas, the author of two New York Times bestselling biographies, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery. Bonhoeffer was named the Evangelical Christian Publishers Associations Christian Book of the Year. Metaxas received the 2011 Canterbury Medal, the Becket Funds highest honor in recognition of courage in defense of religious liberty.
Both lectures were centered on Dietrich Bonhoeffer with Q&A following.
Please note: Each file may take some time to stream or download
Sunday, January 15
Monday, January 16
October 23
Out with the Old
October 30
A New Identity
November 6
A New Purpose
Walker Maginnis, Associate Pastor
November 13
A New Loyalty
November 20
A New Character
November 27
A New Hope
December 4
A New Security
December 11
A New Joy
December 18
A New Love
More Than a Feeling
I Corinthians 13:4-8a
August 7
Love Is Patient, How About You?
August 21
Love Does Not Envy
August 14
Love Is Kind
August 28
Love: It's Not About Me
September 4
Love Is Not Rude
September 11
Love Eliminates Selfishness
September 18
Love Is Not Easily Angered
September 25
Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs
October 2
Love and Truth Are Inseparable
October 16
Love Simply Does Not Give Up
October 9
Love Always...
Women of Grace
| May 9 |
Naomi and Ruth
R. Marshall Blalock, Pastor
| May 16 |
Leah
| May 23 |
Bathsheba
| May 30 |
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Say Something Nice Sunday
| June 6 |
Communion Worship Message: Graceful Words
Tough: Boot Camp for Life
Jeremiah 29
| April 11 |
When Nothing Seems to Work
| April 18 |
Access the Power of the Sovereign God
| April 25 |
Gaining Strength
Ministry Fair Sunday
| May 2 |
Run to Win
| sermon downloads | mp3
Sermon notes in pdf - click title
| newsletter |
Jan/Feb 2011
Mar/Apr 2011
May/June 2011
July/August 2011
November/December/January 2011-12
fbc_constitution_and_bylaws.pdf
| constitution & bylaws| pdf
| church covenant | pdf
For sermon files prior to August 2011: please contact Lori Lethco with specific date requests.
fbc_church_covenant.pdf
| ministry team |
R. Marshall Blalock
Pastor
843.722.3896, ext. 22
Walker Maginnis
Associate Pastor for Administration
and Education
843.722.3896, ext. 12
David Templeton
Minister of Worship and Music
Joel Smith
Minister to Students
843.722.3896, ext. 14
Emory Hiott
Minister to Children
843.722.3896, ext. 13
| ministries |
There are many avenues for ministry and service here. From Children's Sunday School to Senior Adult Choir; from the local food pantry to the Afar region of Ethiopia there are as many different ways to serve Gods Kingdom here as there are people.
The study of God's Word is an integral part of the life at First Baptist. People are transformed and renewed through the power of God as His Word finds a dwelling place in their hearts and lives.
We hope you will connect. . .
childrens_ministry_policy_book.pdf
Children's Ministry Policy Manual
Student Ministry
Young Adults
worship
grow
serve
reach
Read more about the ministries of First Baptist
| Ministry Teams Infobook | pdf
| resources |
First Baptist participates in many ministries in our city, nation and world. Below are some of the non-profits and organizations that take us beyond the walls .
International Mission Board
Lowcountry Orphan Relief
Water Missions International
Crisis Ministries
Convoy of Hope | Charleston
Baptist Courier
| support staff |
Lori Lethco
Admin Assistant to the Pastor
Catherine Brewer
Financial Manager
843.722.3896, ext. 16
FOUNDED 1682
First Baptist Church, Charleston, the earliest Baptist church in the South was organized on September 25, 1682 in Kittery, Maine, under the sponsorship of the First Baptist Church of Boston. Late in 1696, the pastor William Screven, and 28 members of the Kittery congregation immigrated to Charleston, South Carolina.
Resources
Read more about the history:
Printable PDF brochure
Timeline
PDF (original size is 11 x 17)
Read about 325 years of history
Purchase the newly reprinted book
fbc_history_brochure.pdf
fbc_timeline.pdf
Geneology Research
Limited listing of burials, 1800s
Often we are asked about marriages or burials. Unfortunately, due to several events of natural disaster, the only records we have available are included in the list above. You may wish to visit the South Carolina Historical Society at 100 Meeting Street (Fireproof Building) for more research assistance.
fbcharleston_burials 1800s.pdf
c. early 1900s
Former Pastors, John Hamrick
and Vance Havner
c. 1960s
Hurricane Hugo damaged the Sanctuary
1989
A Sanctuary window at Christmas
1990s
Charleston's Easter Sunrise Service
at the Battery
Baptisms at Folly Beach
329 years later....
Still writing the story
As we leave, let us remember that we do not leave the church; we leave as the Church to go into the world and make disciples in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Turn the page | click bottom right corner of page
| folly beach house |
F or church-affiliated retreats
A great place to host a retreat, a discipling workshop or mission project, church and church-affiliated groups can also relax by the ocean at Folly Beach.
Please read or print
the brochure about rates, rules and other important information.
For booking information and date availability,
please contact:
| weddings |
Non-members welcomed
The historic First Baptist Sanctuary is a much sought-after site for wedding ceremonies.
Please visit our new wedding web site!
booking and more info
For booking information, fees and date availability, please contact the Wedding Booking Consultant:
Elizabeth Brady
fbcharleston.weddings_gmail.com
843-870-6524
fb_beach_house.pdf
First Baptist History
Book Reprint
Benefits the Ministerial Scholarship Fund
$35 ($5 S/H)
First Baptist Jewelry
Benefits the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions
The sterling silver design is inspired by the original etchings in the windows of the First Baptist Sanctuary.
Necklaces, earrings and more! This design is by G2 silver. Prices vary for each item.
Photos of best sellers:
Watercolor Print
Benefits the Building Fund
Artwork by FBC member, Carol Ezell-Gilson
Small unframed: $20
Large unframed: $40
Notecards (8 cards with envelopes): $18
Additional cost for shipping and handling
jewelry_display.pdf
Order
gift shop
The First Baptist Church of Charleston, South Carolina | e-mail | 48 Meeting Street, Charleston,SC 29401 | 843.722.3896 | © 2011
