Who We Are

OUR MISSION Together, we respond to the call of the Spirit and the teachings of Jesus to learn, love, serve, and seek justice and joy for all. OUR VISION A world where God’s inclusive love embraces and empowers all. ‘Striving to be a Matthew 25 Church’ In Matthew 25:31-40, Jesus tells those gathered to listen…

Our Statement of Welcome & Affirmation

The First Baptist Church of McMinnville is a creative, thoughtful, inclusive American Baptist congregation. Following the example of Jesus, the urging of the Spirit, the call of God, the challenge of the prophets, the legacy of those who have gone before us, and the insistence of our own consciences, we affirm the dignity and worth…

Our History

SesQuicentennial Story First Baptist Church, McMinnville, OR, 1867-2017 We are not just tellers of God’s story. We are part of the story God is telling. Our 150th Anniversary is an invitation to a faithful future. In preparation for our Sesquicentennial Anniversary, our church applied for a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. …

Testimonies

FBC: an anchor in turbulent times by Debbie Harmon Ferry Most of you know that Dave and I are in a second marriage. We are a blended family. That comes with some challenges. Most second families are born out of either death or divorce, that means their very foundation is often rooted in grief and…

Safe Church Policy

Brief Summary of the First Baptist Church’s Safe Church Policy (a complete hard copy is available from the office or by dowloading the PDF at the bottom of this page. Feel free to speak with a member of the Safe Church Policy Team if you have any questions.) PURPOSE OF THE SAFE CHURCH POLICY To…