First Baptist Church Gainesville

About this church

First Baptist Church Gainesville offers a chapel service Sundays at 8:45 a.m. and sanctuary worship at 11:00, with the later service livestreamed and broadcast on WDUN radio. Bible studies for all ages meet between the two services, giving visitors a choice between a smaller chapel setting and the main sanctuary. The congregation describes its life through worship, transformative community, missional engagement, and investing individual gifts in the work of the church and wider community.

The church’s Gainesville roots reach to 1826, when Shiloh Baptist Church was founded. It became First Baptist Church of Gainesville in 1900 and endured a tornado in 1936 and a sanctuary fire in 1960 before opening its present sanctuary in 1962. Children have Sunday and Wednesday programs, while students in grades six through twelve build friendships through worship, Bible study, service, and Sonlight Youth Choir. The campus includes a chapel, sanctuary, Family Life Center, banquet hall, and dedicated children’s and youth spaces. First Baptist is at 751 Green Street Northwest. Newcomers can watch the 11:00 service before attending and should consult the Sunday page for the current between-service Bible-study schedule, children’s check-in, and any changes associated with special worship days.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official website and Sunday times · Sunday worship and Bible-study overview · Congregational history · Children’s programs

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Bible study for all ages — between Sunday services

Location