We, the members of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan, experiencing the grace of God, the Father; accepting Jesus Christ, the Son, as Savior and Lord; relying on the guidance of the Spirit; and believing the Holy Scriptures to be our rule of faith and practice; joyfully and solemnly covenant:

To seek a deeper relationship with God through prayer, Bible Study, personal growth and our support of each other;

To provide for growth in discipleship through a comprehensive program of Christian education;

To announce and to realize God’s free acceptance of us: by being ourselves, an accepting and affirming fellowship;

To develop loving relationships with other individuals, classes, races, faiths and nations; aware that our neighbors are also God’s children.

To involve our lives and our church in the needs of our community and the issues of the world;

And to participate actively in the worship and ministry of the church by total commitment of what we are and have to God and Christ.

History

Founded in 1839, First Baptist Church has been a vital presence of God’s hope and grace in downtown Jackson for more than 168 years.

From the corner of South Jackson and Cortland Streets, the congregation continues to live this legacy through mission and outreach to the community.

With about 190 members First Baptist is a place to be known by God and friends.