First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC

06/11/2026

New in the series on Democracy and Christianity, curated by Senior Minister Carol McEntyre, a piece by Pastor Emily Hull McGee that reflects on how we can't obtain the church, the democracy, or the world we want by standing on the sidelines. https://baptistnews.com/article/the-church-as-school-for-democracy/

06/09/2026

Giving thanks for the women who pastor and lead among us, FBG Senior Minister Carol McEntyre, Minister of Youth and College Mary Carol Anderson, Minister of Children Bridget Kokolis, Minister of Music Laura Ritter, Minister of Spiritual Formation and Outreach Camille Loomis Rehnborg and Director of Church Operations Jenna Manning.

To all the little girls in SBC churches who sense God's call to ministry: there is a place for you! May you find encouragement, opportunity, and faithful communities that help you answer that call.

For First Baptist Greenville, this commitment runs deep.
In 1999, our church left the Southern Baptist Convention, in part because of our commitment to affirming women in ministry and leadership. Today, we continue to celebrate the gifts and calling of women who serve God's church.

As many of you have seen, BWIM has placed a billboard in Orlando ahead of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting along the Beachline Expressway as a public witness of affirmation for women called to ministry.

As Southern Baptists once again debate women’s roles in the church, BWIM is speaking directly to the women carrying the weight of that debate: your calling, gifts, and worth are determined by God and not by any denomination.

Read the full press release: bwim.info/BWIMbillboard

06/07/2026

Welcome to Worship at First Baptist Greenville! We are glad you could join us this morning!

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06/05/2026

What a celebration!
We unveiled our newly equipped AYMC (Activity and Youth Ministry Center), and the room was full of exactly the kind of energy that reminds us why this community is so special.
This space was built to care for the whole person, body and spirit, right here on campus. And with intentionally affordable membership rates, we want it to be accessible to everyone who calls this community home.
Come move. Come connect. Come belong. https://firstbaptistgreenville.com/aymc/

06/04/2026

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, our Senior Minister Carol McEntyre, in partnership with Baptist News Global, has curated a series of articles written by pastors to help people reflect on the relationship between Christianity and democratic life.

At a time when many Christians feel exhausted, cynical, or unsure how faith speaks into public life anymore, this series will offer thoughtful, theologically grounded perspectives. https://baptistnews.com/article/what-is-democracy/

06/03/2026

This summer, children, youth, and adults from our church family will serve in neighborhoods, partner agencies, camps, and communities near and far; including advocacy projects, local mission opportunities, and an international youth trip to Costa Rica.

Before they go, we want to send them out together.

Join us Sunday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. for a special Mission Commissioning during worship as we pray over and bless everyone participating in mission service this summer.

06/02/2026

Do you have books that you've already read, but that have plenty of wear left in them? Bring them by our reception area to add to our donation drive for the Greenville Literacy Association's annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Used Book Sale!

Don’t have any books to donate? You can also support the Carolina Literacy Project (https://carolinaliteracyproject.org/) through their online Amazon wish lists! This organization is working to support the English literacy of immigrant and refugee children. You may donate books or supplies for their summer camps by ordering online on Amazon and shipping directly to CLP!

Book Donations - Amazon Wish List - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9VBP5ASDULSV?ref_=wl_share

Summer Camp Supplies - Amazon Wish List - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3B9CK661DMP0U?ref_=wl_share

05/30/2026

The big reveal is coming! Our brand new fitness equipment has arrived and it's something to celebrate! This Sunday, we invite you to join us at the AYMC for our Open House from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Tour the newly updated fitness center, connect with our personal trainers and discover how easy it can be to make wellness a meaningful part of your week. Light bites from Jasmine Kitchen, t-shirt giveaways and great community all waiting for you right here on campus.

05/27/2026

Wondering how to live faithfully as a Christian in our complicated historical moment? This summer’s Combined Sunday School Series is for you. This summer’s Sunday School series, organized by the Spiritual Formation Committee and taught by church member experts in American history, will explore Christianity in American history in fresh ways. How have the lives and choices of our faith ancestors influenced our modern world? How does our faith compel us to be better citizens? Why does studying history matter for people of faith? We’ll tackle some familiar and unfamiliar stories of Christian Americans, exploring together the challenge and encouragement we inherited from past generations and the call to pursue a civic future faithful to God’s vision.
You are invited to participate in this 9-week series beginning Sunday, May 31. All sessions will be held from 9:30am to 10:15am in the FBG Fellowship Hall. Come early for coffee and to catch up with friends new and old!