Who We Are

  Acknowledging our rich heritage as Baptists, we embrace and hold firmly the principles of the autonomy of the individual congregation, the priesthood of the believer, the separation of church and state, and the freedom to minister in conjunction with other believers. We are a people of faith, rooting ourselves and our church in the ancient Scriptures and in daily communion with God and each other. We believe that each person is unique and valuable. It is the will of God that every person belongs to a family of faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved. 

Being called into existence by God, redeemed by the work of Christ Jesus, and daily empowered by the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we, the people of First Baptist Church Phenix City, do promise and covenant to be a welcoming, affirming, diverse, nonjudgmental community of Christian discipleship and service.

We promise to believe the best about each other – forgiving freely, listening with curiosity, and disagreeing without division. We promise to be ever attentive to the movement of the Spirit, discerning God’s call in community and remembering that God often speaks to us in unexpected ways.

We are a people of hope, attaching ourselves to the unwavering optimism that comes from the knowledge that God’s kingdom is coming and is already among us. In following Christ’s example, we promise to be a people of love and acceptance for all people.

We are a church rooted in compassion, extending not just tolerance but a deep and generous embrace. We affirm that God's grace is unconditional and all-encompassing and our commitment to love others will never weaken us.  

At First Baptist Church Phenix City, we believe that EVERYONE is created in the image of God and is deserving of love, respect, and belonging. We are a church that welcomes ALL people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, socioeconomic status, or background.

Here, everyone has a Seat at the Table. We celebrate diversity as a reflection of God's boundless mercy and grace, and we are committed to creating a place where all individuals can encounter the transformative power of Christ’s love.

In this sacred community, you are valued just as you are. Together, we strive to walk in faith, offering support, encouragement, and acceptance to one another, as we seek to live out Christ’s message of love and service.

  At First Baptist Church Phenix City, we are dedicated to follow the teachings of Jesus and sharing His love with all people. Our mission is to glorify God through worship, fellowship, discipleship, and service while fostering a spirit of compassion and humility. We seek to embrace and celebrate every individual as created in God's image. We commit to walking together in love, welcoming all people as we journey to become more like Christ.