AboutUs - First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls

Who Are We?

We are a church where worship is central
Our gathering together in worship reminds us of who we are.
It connects us to God and to one another.
Worship is the most important thing we do as a church.

We have a faith that engages both heart and mind
We are willing to ask tough questions and wrestle with the challenges of faith in the modern world.
A faith that is deeply felt and is more than a set of facts; it is a vital relationship with Jesus.

We are a church called to mission
We are concerned about and involved in the wider community, beginning with the Iowa Falls community and extending to the whole world.
We don't do this simply because we are nice people (although I think we are), but we do this because God has blessed us and leads us to share those blessings with others.
God loves this world of ours and calls us to love it too.

We are a diverse congregation
We are a mix of spiritual types, a mix of ages. We don't all think alike, we have different gifts, and we consider our differences a real blessing.

We honor the past and embrace the future
We are traditional in the best sense of the word. We take pride in our heritage and history, but we don't worship it.
We are open to new ideas and approaches - and this in itself is part of our "tradition".

We are Baptist and Ecumenical
We live out a Baptist vision that values freedom and personal faith while also valuing the community of believers.
We are also part of a larger family - we are not the only Christians.
Members come from many faith traditions, and this gives a richness to our life together.

We are a caring community
This may be what holds it all together. We are a diverse bunch, and we don't always agree on everything, but we do agree that everyone matters.
We do agree that "they will know we are Christians by our love".
We see ourselves as a family of faith.

We have a place for you!