New to First?

How do I get to First?

First Baptist Church is located at the intersection of Sheegog Lane and Pulaski Highway (U.S. Highway 31), approximately three miles south of downtown Columbia, Tenn. (View a map of the area and/or get driving directions.)

What time should I be there?

Sunday Worship: 9:30 and 11 a.m. in the Worship Center
Small Groups: 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. (Learn more about our small groups.)
Mid-Week Worship: Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. in the Worship Center

More service times for preschoolers, children, and students >>

Where do I go when I arrive?

Park in the designated "guest parking" areas near the Cross entrance. Go in the double doors, and you'll find Guest Services and Information Central. (See Our Campus for a map of our facilities.)

What should I expect when I arrive?

A casual, family-friendly atmosphere awaits you at First Family. Visit Guest Services for assistance locating the Worship Center, a small group, or our preschool, children, and student ministries.

What is a Sunday morning like at the First Family?

Sunday mornings at the First Family are a combination of celebration and relationship. We believe every person should worship, connect, serve, and pray, and we strive to provide opportunities to do these faith-building activities each Sunday.

You will find clear and relevant teaching from the Bible that addresses the real world issues we face today. You will also discover a variety of small groups tailored to meet individual needs. Most of all we pray that you will find a loving church family who longs to walk alongside you in your life's journey.

What about my students and preschoolers?

From birth through college, the First Family provides safe, caring, and exciting opportunities to worship, connect, serve, and pray!

The First Family preschool department, Rainbow Village, provides a fun place where children can enjoy age-appropriate learning activities about God's love.

Our children's ministry, First KIDS, exists to give kids the opportunity to Know God's love and His plan for their lives; Interact with other believers of all ages, be Discipled as individuals in small group settings; and Surrender their lives to God in worship and in service.

Our student ministry is uniquely designed to meet student's needs through sharing timeless truths found in God's Word. We offer student-specific opportunities to worship, connect, serve, and pray.