First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines

About this church

First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines worships Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in Johnston. A typical service lasts about an hour and includes announcements, music and singing, prayer, and a pastoral message. The congregation describes itself as a warm, engaged community where people grow in faith by loving God, one another, and the surrounding world rather than trying to practice Christianity alone.

Children’s ministry supports younger households, while youth from schools and communities across central Iowa gather for worship, discipleship, friendship, activities, and mission projects. Those ministries create a bridge from the shared Sunday service into age-specific relationships and service. A first-time guest should arrive before 10:00 and can use the what-to-expect page to understand the hour-long format. Families should leave time for children’s directions and consult the current ministry schedule for classroom ages. Teenagers interested in youth group should verify its next meeting or project separately, since the official overview describes its purpose and regional reach but not a single time attached to every week.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Sunday time and congregational welcome · What to expect in worship · Youth ministry and mission projects

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Children’s ministry — during designated programming
• Youth worship, discipleship, and mission projects — see current schedule

Location