What We Believe

At FBCOKC we believe the Bible is the written Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and understood through Jesus Christ, the Living Word. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of all who come to him in believing faith. The church, as understood at FBCOKC, is a body of believers who come together for worship and training, and go out together on mission to our world, near and far. We strive to follow Jesus’ example in loving and serving all persons, knowing that in this we are serving God. We believe that Scripture teaches us how to live in our world and with others. We value the priesthood of the believer, the autonomy of the local church and the equality of women in ministry.  FBCOKC is committed to the theological stance expressed in the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message.

We want First Baptist Church to be a community where people can find hope in Jesus through scripture, music, message and prayer.  The music at FBCOKC embraces both traditional and contemporary styles. Whether we are singing a familiar hymn or a chorus written in recent days, our goal is always to have a vital encounter with God through worship.

Located in Midtown, our church sits in the ideal location to reach across generational, economic and social boundaries in the name of Christ. We are committed to serving our neighborhood through many venues, including worship, Bible study, CareForOKC’s food and clothing ministry, and Good Shepherd Ministries’ free medical and dental clinics.

Our congregation has affirmed our Baptist heritage, rooted in the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message that was crafted under the direction of Dr. Herschel Hobbs, a former pastor of this church. We still find value in the historic Baptist tenets of believer's baptism, the autonomy of the local church, the priesthood of every believer, the divine inspiration of the Bible, and religious liberty.

In too many congregations, the generations become naturally divided over worship style, congregational focus, or facility layout. At FBCOKC, we bring the generations together through intentional worship design and by offering intergenerational mission and ministry opportunities. From preschoolers to senior adults, every age group brings its own distinctiveness; we believe we all have much to contribute and much to learn from one another.

We believe this passage speaks the truth and gladly embraces men and women as equal in the eyes of God and equally qualified for congregational leadership as both members and ministers.

Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.