Sunday, October 25 ‘Come To Jesus: On…’‘Come To Jesus: On Jealousy’ · Esther 5:9-14
Praise and proclaim.
We're a Spirit-led people gathered to join Christ's presence in our community.
- Sundays
- 10:45 am
- Where
- 309 East Adams Street
- Online
- Live on YouTube
- Preaching
- Kendall Ellis
What to Expect
At each entrance, all ages are invited to check-in with a greeter. The Greeters can direct you where you need to go, and answer questions you may have.
- 9:30amSunday SchoolA time of small group Bible study during the hour before our regular worship service.
- 10:15amDonut [Semi-] HourBetween Bible study and Worship, join in a time of fellowship (and, of course, donuts)!
- 10:45amWorshipFor live streams, please visit our YouTube channel.
- For children ages 3 and younger, nursery care is available throughout the service.
- The first Sunday of each month is communion Sunday, a service with the whole church family.
Our Goals
Our Church Coordination Team (CCT) has set certain goals for our church this season, in pursuit of following the calling God has given us as a congregation in different areas of our life together.
Our Building
First Baptist’s third, and most recent, building was completed in 1929. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988.
- 1859
Twelve Indiana residents, meeting at the county courthouse, founded the first Baptist Church in Muncie.
- 1862
The tiny congregation moved into their new church building.
- 1890
The congregation eventually moved into a new building on July 20, 1890.
- 1929
On May 12, 1929, 1200 people marched from the old church to the new one on the corner of Jefferson and Adams streets.
- 2026
First Baptist Muncie continues to discern God’s will to serve in a new era in the life of Muncie.
Last Sunday
Come to Jesus… on Gossip
Proverbs 16:24-28; 26:20-22 · Come to Jesus series
Rev. Kendall Ellis
Since 1946 · Quarterly
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