First Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church

About this church

First Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta gathers for Sunday worship at 11 a.m., preceded by preparation prayer at 10:45. Sunday School and a class for new members are published for 9:30 a.m. The congregation describes itself as a come-as-you-are, Bible-based community where music, prayer, Scripture, and preaching share the service. Its welcome is intentionally broad, inviting people from different backgrounds to worship and learn in a Christ-centered setting at the Joseph E. Boone Boulevard campus.

The church began as a five-person prayer band organized in the home of the Rev. W. H. Waldon Jr. in June 1957. By September it had become a mission, and in March 1958 First Thessalonian was formally organized. The congregation moved to its present location in 1967 and has continued developing Sunday School, Bible study, mission, and ministry under a succession of pastors. Its current public language connects local service with global mission and invites members to contribute both time and ability. Visitors can use the 9:30 education hour to meet people in a smaller setting or arrive for the main 11 a.m. worship service. Because one secondary schedule page also mentions occasional Saturday classes by appointment, those should be confirmed rather than treated as a weekly gathering.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, Sunday schedule, visitor welcome, worship, and mission · Official services page, prayer, worship format, and come-as-you-are setting · Official history page, 1957 prayer band, 1958 organization, and 1967 move · Official contact page, church identity and location

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