First Baptist
Church DC
To God Be the Glory for All He Has Done
Our Mission
To respond in faith and obedience — serving as an instrument of God's gracious activity to reconcile man to God, man to himself, and all people to one another.
Learn More →The Five E's
Education · Emancipation · Empowerment · Enhancement · Evangelism. These five pillars guide everything we do as a congregation and a community.
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We are so glad you found us. Join us Sunday at 10:00 AM. Discover what to expect, how to connect, and how to make First Baptist your church home.
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Bishop Brooks serves as the shepherd of First Baptist Church DC, leading our congregation with vision, wisdom, and a deep love for the community of Southeast Washington.
Under his leadership, First Baptist Church DC continues to grow as a place of authentic worship, transformative community, and service grounded in the Five E's — Education, Emancipation, Empowerment, Enhancement, and Evangelism.
"To God Be the Glory for All He Has Done."
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Daily Prayer Call · Monday through Friday · 7:00 AM
Dial in: (202) 581-9100 · All are welcome
First Baptist Church DC
3440 Minnesota Ave SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20019
First Baptist Church DC
Mission
To respond in faith and obedience; To enter into dialogue with the world to serve as an instrument of God’s gracious activity or reconcile man to God, man to himself, and men to one another; To permeate social structures of the community and world in response to God’s redemptive work; and To nurture persons toward maturity in Christ. Matthew 28:19-20