We believe in the One God Who exists eternally
in Three Persons—Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
About Us
Who We Are
What Kind of Baptists Are We?
If you’re asking that question, you’re aware there are all kinds of Baptists.
It’s difficult to know exactly what a church actually believes and practices by reading the
“Baptist” name on a church’s marquee or website.
We at First Baptist, Huntsville, are “centrist” Baptists. “Centrist” is not a title or a
denomination; it’s a description of where we fit along the Baptist spectrum. Consider these
examples of beliefs some would consider on the two sides of that spectrum.
We believe Jesus is the Way to life at its best and life that never ends, and we believe nothing is
more important than pointing people to Jesus.
We also believe deeply in ministry to human need, and in making sure everyone in society is treated
fairly and with dignity.
We hold a traditional view of marriage and sexuality. To see our church’s statement click here.
We also believe the Bible affirms the ministry and leadership of both men and women, so we do, too.
We have male and female deacons and ordained men and women on our ministerial staff. All our
ministers who have the gift and calling to preach are occasionally given the opportunity to do so.
For a one-page summary of our understanding of the important biblical passages click here.
We declare that the Bible is completely trustworthy and the authority for what we believe and
practice.
We also recognize that we all have a limited understanding of the profound truths we read in the
Bible. Therefore, we encourage dialogue and value differing insights.
One of our national mission partners is Ascent (ascentmovement.org), a diverse network of churches—including, but not limited to, Baptists—committed to spreading the Gospel across North America and around the world.
You see? It’s hard to pigeonhole First Baptist, Huntsville.
Above all, we are a Jesus-centered community who cares about each other and people around us. We
are church at the heart of the city, with a heart for the region and the world.
For a more complete look at our beliefs, click here. We hope that what you find sounds inviting to
you, and that you would want to join hearts and hands with us.
What We Believe
We also affirm the 1963 version of the Baptist Faith & Message. Neither that nor the above is an all-inclusive statement of our beliefs. To view a more comprehensive summary of our beliefs, a copy of the Baptist Faith & Message, and helpful information about what we believe about sexuality, women in ministry, and racial unity follow the link below.