First Baptist Church DeKalb, Texas

About this church

First Baptist Church DeKalb begins Sunday small groups at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 at 204 Northwest Fulton Street. The congregation describes itself as a biblical community doing life together, with a mission to love God, love people, and connect families to faith. It partners with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, and other mission organizations. Its roots in De Kalb extend to 1868, with women’s ministry documented from 1903 and growth in student and family ministry.

The children’s program makes the Sunday and midweek options easy to distinguish. Nursery care for birth through pre-K is available during Sunday School and worship. Big Wednesday serves pre-K through sixth grade with worship, Bible lessons, small groups, games, and dinner; Bible Drill gives children in grades three through six practice memorizing Scripture and navigating the Bible. The church also provides access to a library of family Bible-study videos and describes missions ranging from the motorcycling community to international workers. A first visit can therefore start with one clear Sunday sequence—small groups, then corporate worship—while families have specific age-based choices and long-time residents may recognize a congregation whose De Kalb story spans more than 150 years.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, Sunday schedule, mission and affiliations · Official church story, 1868 founding and ministry history · Official children’s ministry page, nursery, Big Wednesday and Bible Drill · Official mission and vision page

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Big Wednesday for pre-K–grade 6: see current calendar

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