Who we are

These five relationships guide and direct the Christians life. We recognize that like any relationship, they each take time and intentional investment. They must be navigated correctly and spiritually for the glory of the Lord. As a church, we seek to equip and prepare people in these different areas and give them opportunities to grow in them.  We believe a well rounded Christian lets the Gospel infuse each one of these relationships thereby bringing glory to God and growing to be more like Jesus. God's word, work, and relationship to man, man's response to and relationship with God, man's interactions with other people, man's interaction and participation with the church, and man's treatment and perspective on organizations he's a part of all show evidence of the work of God in our lives.

Ultimately, we value people and the relationships we build with them. We desire to form life-long, Christ-centered relationships that help us through all the various trials of life. We hold dearly to values like family and community. We are a safe place, full of sinners saved by grace seeking to know Christ and make Him known.

First Baptist Church of Palestine is a part of the following associations of churches:
South Baptist Convention (SBC) - National
Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) - State
Dogwood Trails Baptist Association (DTBA) - Local

Our doctrinal statement of beliefs can be summarized in the 1963 edition of the Baptist Faith and Message