First Baptist Church was started in 1957 as an independent, fundamental Baptist Church. The name Baptist identifies us with the basic Bible truths for which Baptists have historically stood:

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  The Bible is our only authority in matters of faith and practice.

  The church should be autonomous. That means self-governing.

  Church membership is only for those who believe the gospel and have been scripturally baptized.

  The believer does not need a priest, other then the Lord Jesus Christ, to come to God.

  Every believer is individually responsible and answerable to God for his decisions and actions.

  The believer is eternally secure in the salvation provided through the Lord Jesus Christ.

  The Bible gives us two ordinances for the church - baptism and the Lord's Supper, neither required for salvation.

  Ther church has two biblical offices - pastor and deacon.

First Baptist Church
Oregon, IL