If Our Walls Could Talk

 In 1996, there was an HBO film called “If These Walls Could Talk.”   Last week, that title came to mind as I looked at our four sanctuary walls.  Our four walls have great stories to share and more have been added.  Ministers will often say that church is...

Gratitude from Bessemer Elementary

I just wanted to express our gratitude for allowing us to be a part of the service today.  It was truly uplifting, as so many of our staff members expressed how much they enjoyed being there.  The First Baptist congregation has so genuinely embraced our students and...

Downtown Discernment – July Update

After 3 months of prayer and discernment, First Baptist is continuing to pursue the unfolding vision of a ministry site in Downtown Greensboro.   So far, our months of discernment, roundtable discussion, prayer walking, and dreaming have helped us to move toward...

Missions Moment – Meganne Raines Gould

As we were setting up for the first session of Rosewood neighborhood Bible School, a group of kids came running up through the park and one of them, fists raised above his head in celebration, shouted, “The church people are here!” Now, in a world where the “church...