First Baptist Church Of Downers Grove
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About First Baptist Church Of Downers Grove
First Baptist Church Of Downers Grove is a Baptist church in Downers Grove. 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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Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Baptist churches · not specific to First Baptist Church Of Downers Grove
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
1 service time on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:30 AM
Sunday Worship
Latest message
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Acts Week 4 | "The First Spark"
Published September 14, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from First Baptist Church of Downers Grove on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 6 sermons a month
Their recent uploads don’t name a scripture passage, so we can’t say which books they’re preaching from. Latest sermons:
- Acts Week 6 | "The First Patterns" (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026
- Acts Week 5 | "The First Message" (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 21, 2026
- Acts Week 4 | "The First Spark" (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 14, 2026
- My Prayer for FBCDG | Pastor Johnny Elliott (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Aug 31, 2026
- Acts Week 3 | "WDYDWJPP" (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Aug 24, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
7 groups across 7 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupDowners Grove Christian School
Weekly · ask the church for times
K-8 Christian school ministry of the church, operating since 1970
Youth Group
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Weekly youth group for 6th-12th graders; food provided
Men's Grow Group
Saturday · 7:00 AM · Weekly
Women's Book Club
Friday · 6:45 PM · Weekly
Discuss a variety of genres from a Christian perspective
Alpha Course
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Weekly interactive course exploring life's biggest questions, open to any background/belief; dinner provided
Prayer
1 groupMoms in Prayer
Tuesday · 6:45 PM · Weekly
Hour of prayer for students and schools
Seniors
1 groupJoy in the Journey
Weekly · ask the church for times
Ladies 64+ social/luncheon group, meets quarterly
Serve board
Where this church needs people. No gating on giving.
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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