First State Baptist Church

About this church

First State Baptist Church in Wilmington, Delaware, meets at 4800 Lancaster Pike and describes itself as an independent, fundamental Baptist congregation. Sunday begins with a prayer meeting at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Sunday School Bible study at 10:00 a.m. The morning meeting at 11:00 a.m. is built around preaching, with a current series working through the Gospel of Mark. An evening meeting at 6:00 p.m. follows, with a series on the fruit of the Spirit. On Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., the church holds a prayer meeting and Bible study that is currently studying the book of Daniel. Times can change, so confirm them on the website before visiting.

Evangelism is a major part of the church's weekly rhythm. Afternoon evangelism runs Tuesdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday evangelism starts at 10:00 a.m. Other outreach includes door-to-door visits with training for those who want to join, distribution of John and Romans booklets, visits to new move-ins in the area, and street evangelism. A homeschool co-op meets Friday mornings. A fourteen-lesson course for new believers, with a downloadable workbook, covers topics such as baptism, church membership and prayer. Sermons are available by livestream, on YouTube and on SermonAudio for those who cannot attend in person. The church also supports church planting and missions. Its mailing address is a separate P.O. box, so use the Lancaster Pike address for visits.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Weekly schedule, contact info and meeting location · Meeting times and address at 4800 Lancaster Pike · Outreach ministries: evangelism, tract distribution, visitation · Lessons for new believers course and workbook

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