First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove

Who We Are

Here at First Baptist we are passionate about loving God and loving people. It is this relational perspective that causes us to consider ourselves a spiritual community rather than just an organization. We are serious about living out our faith together as we serve each other and our community.

Vision

Building Fully Devoted Followers of Christ

We're building a caring fellowship of fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who are committed to glorifying God and using creative approaches to reach and disciple the people of the Copperas Cove area and the world beyond.

Mission

Connecting People to God

(Matthew 22:37, Romans 12:1-2, John 10:27)

o Passionately Committed to Christ

o Committed to Living According to the Standard of Scripture

o Practicing in Personal & Corporate Worship

Connecting People to Believers

(John 13:34-35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47)

o Actively Participating in a Connection Group

o Developing Deep, Authentic Relationships

o Encouraging One Another Toward Christlikeness

Connecting People to Ministry

(1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-13)

o Utilizing your Spiritual Gifts

o Contributing to the Work of the Church

o Working to Meet the Needs of Others

Connecting People to the World

(Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:20)

o Building Relationships with Unchurched People

o Telling Your Story and Sharing the Gospel

o Partnering with the Church in Local & Global Missions

First Baptist Church was chartered on November 8, 1885 through the signing of a simple covenant and constitution by thirteen men and women. The church first met in a two-room building on land donated by the Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Company for the purpose of building a church. The last surviving charter member, Mrs. E. R. Goodson, passed away on April 13, 1951.

In 1907 the church built what is now known as the old Rock building on the corner of Ave B and 3rd Street. Since then, numerous buildings have been added and the Rock Building has been converted into class rooms. The vision and the mission remain the same.

First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove is a historic Southern Baptist church with a contemporary ministry. In the year 2000 we celebrated 115 years of ministry in Copperas Cove while maintaining a ministry that is relevant in our twenty-first century world. We invite you to discover First Baptist and experience the abundant life of Jesus Christ with us.