About Us

Welcome to
First Baptist Church of Academy

We are so happy you are here! Watch the message from our pastor, and then let us help you plan a visit and find your place in connecting with the body of Christ. Please feel free to contact us and know that we look forward to seeing you soon!

Our Mission & Vision

First Baptist Church of Academy is a church who seeks to Love God & Love People by entering covenant together to live out both the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).

Meet Our Team
Our Beliefs
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What to expect

We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings for Bible Study at 9:30am. You may ask one of our greeters in the lobby, to find more information about a group you can visit. Then, at 10:45am, we come together for worship. The sanctuary is immediately to your right when you enter the doors under the covered drive-through. We won’t call you out or embarass you by making you stand up. We do ask that you would fill out the yellow “Connect” card located in a seat back, and turn it in at the Welcome Center after the service. We have a free gift for you!

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Visit Our Welcome Center

At the north end of our foyer, you will find our Welcome Center at the end of our worship service. It is here where you can connect with one of our leadership team, who is eager to meet you and answer questions you may have. One of our church members will also be available to help you find what you are looking for, whether it’s a small group to attend, take prayer requests, or just to find our more information about FBCA. We are here to serve you.

When We Meet

A Short History

On March 8, 1959, a group of 33 men, women, and young people came together to form First Baptist Church of Academy, Texas, under the leadership and direction of the Lord Jesus Christ. The church first met in a back room of the corner store/service station at the intersection of State Highway 95 and FM 436.

On November 15, 1959, through God’s provisions, the church relocated to the current property of 304 N Hwy 95 to have their first worship service in their new building. The church continued in this building until the building burned on December 4, 1990. Though the building burned and hearts were saddened, God was beginning to bring new life into the church.

Through God’s provisions and the help of countless volunteers, the church moved into a new building on the same property on November 3, 1991. In 1996, the church enlarged the seating capacity of the sanctuary and added more educational space to the existing church building.

More on Outreach

Outreach opportunites are specifically focused on fulfilling the Great Commission, providing the church with opportunities to engage locally, in our state and country, and to the ends of the earth – internatioanlly. When you enter our foyer, you will find a prayer wall that encompasses FBCA’s outreach areas. Use the resources available at this focal point to guide your prayers for these outreach areas. We also publish a prayer bulletin with recent requests and upcoming opportunities. Start with prayer, then move on to how you can be engaged.

FBCA currently has 2 full-time missionaries on the field internationally. Connect with one of our leadership team to find out more.

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Ministry Teams

Worship

covers all aspects of corporate worship at FBCA and is under the direction of our Associate Pastor, Russell Kurtz.

Prayer

we are devoted to prayer and this is reflected in the life of our church. The prayer ministry is under the direction of pastor, Brent Boatwright.

Life

all our our classes, small groups, fellowships and anything else that relates to life at FBCA is led by a team of church members that direct the opportunities available to connect and engage at FBCA.

Care

this ministry is directed to caring for those in need, whatever form that takes. It can look like visiting a shut-in, providing meals for families, or working on needed projects for a widow/widower.

Operations

this team is responsible to oversee all church facilities and property.

Outreach

this team keeps regular opportunities before the church for local, state, US and international venues to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Steps to Membership at FBCA

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