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About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Charleston. Like many Baptist congregations, it typically offers Sunday worship, Sunday school, and midweek Bible study along with youth and children's programs. Service times and ministries vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Bible-centered preaching with blended or contemporary worship
Quick facts
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BaptistLocation
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Community listingLast updated
May 2026
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Expository Bible preaching, congregational singing, and a strong emphasis on adult baptism by immersion. Sunday School classes are common before or after the main service.
Baptist churches place a strong emphasis on community, the authority of Scripture, and believer's baptism. You'll find a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
4 service times across 2 days
Sun
Sunday
9:30 AM
Sunday School
11:00 AM
Sunday Morning Worship
6:00 PM
Sunday Evening Worship
Wed
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Wednesday Prayer Service
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Groups & Ministries
5 groups across 5 categories
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Youth Group
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Teen ministry
Young Adults
1 groupYoung Adults
Sunday · 5:00 PM · Weekly
Young adults fellowship
Men's Brotherhood
Saturday · 7:00 AM · Weekly
Men's prayer and accountability
Women's Bible Study
Thursday · 9:30 AM · Weekly
Women's in-depth study
Seniors
1 groupSenior Adults
Tuesday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
Senior adult ministry and fellowship
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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