Helping people know, love, and become like Jesus
At First Baptist, we believe that the best way to develop relationships in the church and to grow spiritually is through involvement in a small group. Small groups are gatherings of 6-12 people who meet in homes to walk through life together and grow closer to God. New small groups are regularly forming and we communicate new opportunities for involvement each quarter. If you would like to join a small group or would like more information, please contact our Pastor of Outreach and Adult Ministries, Brian Allen, at 763-689-1173 x17.
Adult Learning Communities are our version of Adult Sunday School. These are medium-sized communities (30-100 people) that meet on Sunday mornings from 9:45 to 10:45am. ALCs provide a great opportunity to mingle with a wide range of people and be exposed to quality Bible teaching. Topics being covered in ALCs are promoted on Sunday mornings each quarter. For more information, please contact our Pastor of Outreach and Adult Ministries, Brian Allen, at 763-689-1173 x17.
We host multiple special events throughout the year, each with a specific purpose. Some of our traditional events include: A Wild Game Feed, a summer Family Carnival, a Thanksgiving Eve service, adult Christmas musicals, and Christmas Eve services. Our special events are promoted well in advance and vary from year to year. You will not want to miss these special opportunities!
The Women’s Ministry exists to help all women know, love, and become like Jesus. We offer many opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth. Among them are an annual Bible Study, a women’s retreat, Apples of Gold (seasoned Christian women mentoring younger women), an annual Christmas Extravaganza, and many one-day events. Our desire is to help women connect with each another as they grow in their faith. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
The Men’s Ministry team exists to help men of all ages know, love, and become like Jesus. We use special events to cultivate relationships and sharpen our relationships with Jesus Christ. We also learn to be better husbands, fathers, and mentors as we become more like Christ. We are men encouraging men to be all they can be through the power of Jesus Christ! If you are interested in learning more about opportunities for men or events, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
This ministry is for Christian singles who want to know, love, and become like Jesus. We do this through fun social outings and planned activities. These events are designed to build friendships and strengthen our personal relationships with Jesus Christ. We also have an Adult Learning Community for singles on Sunday mornings. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
Our goal is to help seniors know, love, and become like Jesus. We have an Adult Learning Community on Sunday mornings that includes Bible study, singing, and prayer time for seniors. We also have monthly social gatherings and special events that will bring you into fellowship with a wonderful group of seniors. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
Our Homebound Visitation team provides spiritual ministry to over 60 homebound men and women in Cambridge. We do regular visits to the homebound, deliver monthly newsletters and CDs of worship services, send encouraging cards, and deliver poinsettias at Christmastime. In addition to our Visitation team, our Homebound Pastor visits the homebound twice a month. Visits include listening, Scripture reading & prayer, encouragement, and fellowship. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
Every Sunday, our team picks up seniors from GracePointe Crossing and Riverwood so that they can participate in our Sunday morning worship services. We also pick up seniors for many special events or special services that take place at our church. If you would like more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
This ministry exists to help anyone with health concerns navigate the health care system and find the appropriate community resources to help them. We offer counsel on health-related matters by giving referrals and providing education, either in a 1-1 or group setting. Our team also does hospital or home visits to those with health issues. We do not diagnose, treat, or provide hands-on nursing care, but we seek to give information, guidance, and support to those with health needs. If you would like more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
GriefShare is a ministry to those grieving the death of a loved one. It is a 13-week DVD & discussion format that is offered at First Baptist twice a year. This ministry has a Biblical, Christ-centered perspective and seeks to help people find or deepen their faith in Christ as they examine questions about death, dying, eternal life, and mortality. We will walk with you in your grief and point you to Christ as a source of healing. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
DivorceCare is a ministry for those experiencing a troubled marriage, are separated, or are divorced. At DivorceCare, you will find help with these difficult situations from a support group designed to help you heal from the deep pain you are experiencing. We watch a DVD series, featuring relationship experts, on topics such as: the road to healing, anger, loneliness, depression, moving on, and drawing closer to God. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
The Worship Ministry at First Baptist provides all of the creative elements of our Sunday morning worship services. We serve men, women, and children of all ages by crafting a creative and powerful worship environment in which people can engage with God. Our goal is to help people know, love, and become like Jesus through worship. We want to proclaim the truth of God’s Word and lead people into authentic worship. We have a Traditional worship service at 8:30am and a Contemporary worship service at 11am on Sundays. For more information, contact our Pastor of Music & Worship, Dan DeRushia, at 763-689-1173 x22.
The Sanctuary Choir is a 40+ voice choir that uses music as a means to help people know, love, and become like Jesus. We sing most Sunday mornings in the 8:30am Traditional worship service and occasionally in the 11am Contemporary worship service. We want our music, the lyrics, and our hearts to bring God glory. We also want the congregation to be able to worship Him through our music. Anyone is welcome to join the Sanctuary Choir. If you are interested, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
The Drama Ministry seeks to effectively communicate God’s truths through creativity and the arts. We do frequent presentations in our Sunday morning worship services and occasionally, seasonal productions. We hope that through this ministry, people will understand more about who God is and what He has done for us. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
This café, located in our lobby, seeks to be a place where new friendships are made and old relationships are strengthened. We offer coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and donuts which are all available by a free-will donation. Common Ground Café is open after each worship service and we hope that next time you are with us, you will stop by for a snack and for the great connections that take place!
Every Wednesday evening during the school year, our church serves dinner to about 250 of our congregation and community. This is an opportunity for you to meet new people while enjoying a delicious meal in an environment of Christ-centered hospitality. Reservations are not needed, just come to First Baptist for dinner from 5:45-6:30pm in the Multi Purpose Room. Cost: $3.50 for individuals. Maximum for families: $15.00. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
The GO (Global Outreach) Team at First Baptist exists to facilitate mission trip opportunities and missionary support. Over 25 members of our church were once full-time missionaries, and over 100 members have done short-term mission trips. Our church is also financially or prayerfully supporting over 25 missionaries and over 20 mission projects. Each year, we provide short-term mission trip opportunities for our congregation. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
The First Baptist Church Library seeks to meet the spiritual, educational, and recreational reading needs of all ages through a large collection of life-enriching materials. We hope that through these materials, our congregation and community will come to know, love, and become like Jesus. Anyone is welcome to look at or check out books from the library during church business hours. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-689-1173.
304 Main St. S.
Cambridge, MN 55008