Welcome to the First Baptist Church of Lincoln!
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He sacrificed His life on the cross to save us from our sins. We worship Him not because we are good, but because we all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.
We realize that all people are at different stages in their spiritual lives — the discouraged, the doubters, the seekers — as well as the new Christians, the lifelong Christians and the leaders who serve our church well. We all come together to praise, to pray, to learn, to teach, to love, and to serve — and never to judge. Visitors and newcomers to the community alike are always welcome here.
Under the caring guidance of Rev. Ray Pepple, we are encouraged and challenged to be faithful followers of Jesus, to spend time with the Lord in prayer, to serve Him daily, to study the Holy Bible as our life guide, and to use our individual gifts in the service of the Lord Jesus Christ both here in Lincoln and Logan County as well as wherever the Lord may lead.
Address
101 BROADWAY
(CORNER BROADWAY AND UNION)
LINCOLN, ILLINOIS 62656
(217-732-7409)
Sunday School 9 AM
Sunday Worship 10 AM
Wednesday Evening Activities
Come worship with us to celebrate hope and new life in Christ this winter season!
ABOUT US
BELIEFS
American Baptists believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior, and that the Bible is the divinely inspired word of God that serves as the final written authority for living out the Christian faith.
HISTORY
The First Baptist Church of Lincoln was organized on March 10, 1856 with 11 charter members, and a call to serve the Lord. Learn more about our history.
MISSION ROOM
The Mission Room is a community outreach program aimed at helping individuals and families make it through these difficult economic times.
SELECTED SERMONS
CHURCH MEMORIES
Christmas Blessings
Reverend Ray Pepple, of First Baptist Church in Lincoln, was concerned when Phyllis Martin called and said she wanted to talk to him and Deacon George Schab. Martin, 94, of Lincoln, said she wanted to give a gift that would pay tribute to her late husband Tom. To Pepple’s surprise Martin donation was a 2019 Grand Caravan that she gifted to the church. Pepple said Martin had terms the church had to meet prior to the gift.
Memories of 50-year member Beverly Tebo Bowns
When I think back over the 50 years that I have been a member of First Baptist Church, many things come to mind. I remember Sunday, September 21, 1975, when after morning worship we had a fellowship dinner followed by a bond burning ceremony. I believe the bonds had...