First Baptist Church
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About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Portland. 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
Denomination
BaptistLocation
Service Times
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Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Baptist churches · not specific to First Baptist Church
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.
What Baptist churches generally believe
Baptists believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, with Scripture as the final authority for faith and life. Salvation is by grace through personal faith in Christ. Baptism by immersion is for those old enough to profess faith (not infants), the Lord's Supper is usually seen as a memorial, and each congregation governs itself.
Compared with Catholics: both affirm the creeds' core teaching about God and Christ, but Baptists baptise only professing believers, see communion as a remembrance rather than Christ's real presence, and have no hierarchy above the local church. Compared with many other Protestants, the main difference is believer's baptism and congregational independence.
General guidance, not specific to First Baptist Church. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Baptist churches →
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service time on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:30 AM
Sunday Gathering
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Latest message
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The Way to Break Free From Darkness #Colossians1
Published October 21, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from First Baptist Church Portland on YouTube · checked October 22, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 5 sermons a month
- "Recognizing Wealth in Poverty" full sermon by Pastor Matt Toupin #Colossians1 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Colossians 1 · Oct 20, 2026
- "Poverty Triage" full sermon by Pastor Matt Toupin #1Timothy5 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)1 Timothy 5:3–16 · Oct 14, 2026
- "The Power of Reconciliation" full sermon by Pastor Matt Toupin #2corinthians5 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)2 Corinthians 5:12–21 · Oct 8, 2026
- "What's the Problem?" full sermon by Pastor Matt Toupin #isaiah58 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Isaiah 58:10 · Sep 29, 2026
- "Why Did Jesus Come to Us?" full sermon by Pastor Matt Toupin #luke4 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Luke 4:17–21 · Sep 23, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
9 groups across 7 categories
6 verified · 3 estimated
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupKidChurch
Weekly · ask the church for times
Children's ministry
Youth Ministry
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Baptist youth discipleship and outreach
J.13 Youth
Weekly · ask the church for times
Youth ministry
Men's Bible Study
Tuesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Men's weekly Bible study and accountability
Women's Ministry
Thursday · 9:30 AM · Weekly
Women's Bible study and fellowship
Life Groups
Weekly · ask the church for times
Community small groups
Missions
1 groupCambodian Ministries
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Ministry to the Cambodian community
Other
2 groupsLife Group
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Life Groups
Drop-In Ministry
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Drop-In ministry
Serve board
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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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