First Baptist Church Newton, Iowa

About this church

First Baptist Church in Newton, Iowa, gathers for worship on Sunday at 10 a.m. at 620 S. 8th Ave. E. The morning begins with coffee fellowship at 8:30 a.m. and an adult Sunday school hour at 9:00 a.m. before the worship service. Children's Church runs at the same time as worship. The congregation is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA, as part of the Mid-American Region, and traces its beginnings to 1852 as one of the early fruits of the American Baptist Home Mission Society.

Beyond Sunday morning, an adult Bible study meets Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the coffee room at the church. The Sunshine Group is a ladies' coffee fellowship that meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m., and a men's breakfast takes place on the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. The church has also hosted a summer Vacation Bible School for children, with a recent program titled True North. Those who cannot attend in person can watch the Sunday morning service live on YouTube through a link on the homepage. The church also offers online giving, a prayer request page, and a text-message sign-up option. Its stated mission is to lead people in Newton, Jasper County, and beyond to become followers of Jesus Christ. Visitors should confirm times on the website or by calling 641-792-7113.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: Sunday schedule, livestream, address, mission · About page: history, American Baptist affiliation · Events list: Bible study, Sunshine Group, men's breakfast · Contact page: address and phone

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