First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa
Overview
About First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa, a Southern Baptist church serving the Tuscaloosa community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Contemporary worship with traditional roots
Typical for Southern Baptist churches
Quick facts
Denomination
Southern BaptistLocation
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Southern Baptist churches · not specific to First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa
Energetic praise music, in-depth biblical sermons, and multiple Sunday School programs for all ages. Expect a friendly greeting team at the door.
Southern Baptist churches are known for their evangelistic spirit, strong Scripture teaching, and deeply welcoming congregations. First-time guests are a priority.
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.
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Weekly rhythm
Service Times
2 service times on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 31, 2026
Sun
Sunday
8:30 AM
Sunday Morning Worship (Early)
11:00 AM
Sunday Morning Worship (Late)
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
October 18, 2026 - 11:00 Worship
Published October 19, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa on YouTube · checked October 24, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 7 sermons a month
- "Renewed Rejoicing" (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Nehemiah 8:13–18 · Oct 18, 2026
- "God's Word at Work" (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Nehemiah 8:1–12 · Oct 11, 2026
- Believe and be BAPTIZED (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Acts 2:36–41 · Oct 4, 2026
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Groups & Ministries
9 groups across 7 categories
Verified by the church · May 31, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
2 groupsPreschool & Kids' Music and Bible/Mission Activities
Wednesday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Midweek kids program
Child Development Program / Preschool
Weekly · ask the church for times
Church-run child development program (listed in ministries)
Women's Bible Study
Sunday · 3:00 PM · Weekly
Led by Linda Conklan
Sunday Morning Life Groups
Sunday · 9:45 AM · Weekly
Small-group Bible study, fellowship, ministry and outreach held Sunday mornings
Adult Bible Study
Sunday · 5:30 PM · Weekly
Led by Mark Raper
Get Involved
1 groupEnglish as a Second Language Classes
Weekly · ask the church for times
Midweek ESL classes offered on Wednesday nights
Worship Team
1 groupWorship Choir and Orchestra Rehearsals
Wednesday · 8:00 PM · Weekly
Adult worship choir/orchestra rehearsal
Missions
1 groupInternational Missions
Weekly · ask the church for times
Church missions 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
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outreach
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