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about us

At First B, we are committed to passionately pursuing Jesus and living out His greatest commandment as our mission: Love God and Love People (Matthew 22:37-39). Our deepest desire is to see God build us into a community that glorifies Him and loves others in grace and compassion.

We express our love for God by dedicating ourselves to a daily lifestyle of worship (Romans 12:1), and striving to grow to maturity in our relationship with Him (Ephesians 4:13-16).

Our love for others is demonstrated through our focus on serving others with the love of Christ (1 Peter 4:10), and sharing the life changing news of God’s love for us through sending His Son Jesus in accordance with the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8).

Join us on this mission as we seek to make much of Jesus and positively impact in our community and beyond!

What we believe

First Baptist Church is committed to core beliefs that reflect the historic, orthodox beliefs of the Christian Church through the ages and which form the foundation of our key decisions. We belive that, in these essential beliefs, we are to have unity (Eph. 4:4-6); in non-essential beliefs, we must have freedom (Rom. 14:1-2); and, in all beliefs, we need to demonstrate love (1 Cor. 13:2).

To learn more about what we belive and to ask any questions, sign-up for our Discover First B class.

The Bible

We believe the Bible is the divinely inspired, living Word of God and our ultimate authority for faith and life. The Old and New Testaments are God-breathed, true, and without error in the original writings, and through the Holy Spirit they faithfully guide believers in truth.

God

We believe there is one true God who is the Living and Almighty Creator and Ruler of the universe. We believe He has eternally existed in three distinct persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – who are co-equal in being, nature, power, and glory. 

Jesus

We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the only way of salvation. Sinless and perfect, He died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily to conquer sin and death, and now reigns at the right hand of the Father in glory.

holy spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son and is active today in transforming lives. He convicts of sin, draws people to God, indwells every believer, and uniquely gifts each person to serve and build up the body of Christ.

humans

We believe people are uniquely created in God’s image and made for relationship with Him. Because of sin, that relationship is broken, and apart from Christ’s saving work, all are separated from God.

salvation

We believe salvation is God’s gracious gift, accomplished through Christ and not earned by good works. It comes by trusting in Jesus for forgiveness, and all who receive Him become God’s children and are secure in Him.

christian growth

We believe Christian growth is a lifelong work of God’s grace, as the Holy Spirit transforms believers into the image of Christ. It requires intentionally walking with the Spirit through prayer, worship, Scripture, fellowship, service, giving, and sharing our faith.

the church

We believe the Church is God’s people, called to glorify Him and make disciples. It includes all believers everywhere and is expressed locally as communities who gather for worship, teaching, and service. Jesus alone is the Head of the Church.

Pastoral Staff

Brad Lauer

Lead Executive Pastor | Elder

Daryl Molyneaux

Lead Teaching Pastor | Elder

Levi Bagge

Worship Pastor

Mike Bothman

Executive Director of Camp Harlow

Matt Busse

Spiritual Formation Pastor

Tobey Hancock

Associate Director of Camp Harlow

Rudy Herr

First B Cares + Connections Pastor

Paul Herriott

College Pastor

Enoch HOwell

Director of Media + Technology

Anna Lancaster

1st B Kids Pastor

Phil Littleton

Missions + Outreach Pastor

Dave Mertz

Senior Life Pastor

Dustin Zerwas

Youth + Activities Pastor