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Operation InAsMuch – Saturday, November 15, 2025

First Baptist held its annual Operation InAsMuch event Saturday, November 15. Community members could participate in free giveaways, free food, the Annie Alexander Health Fair, and fellowship! Please click here to view the entire album!

“Pots to Plate: A Hands-On Gardening Workshop” – Saturday, November 8, 2025

The FBC Health & Wellness Ministry hosted this workshop, and Deaconess Cynthia Jerald demonstrated how to plant kale and turnip greens in pots. It was perfect for both beginners and anyone interested in growing fresh, healthy food at home. Reverend Doyle even took part, planting three pots of his own! Please click here to view this album in full!

The 85th Anniversary of the Women’s Progressive Club

The Women’s Progressive Club is celebrating their 85th anniversary today. The club was organized in the early 1940s at the old church location. It was organized by a group of women to help pay for church operational needs. From the beginning, many programs were held to provide entertainment for the congregation and community. These included the Live Outdoor Nativity Scene, The Thom Thumb Wedding, and Wrapping the Maypole. Today, the group is still active in church ministry. One of their…

Our 2025 Fall Festival

First Baptist held its Fall Festival on Thursday, October 30. There was food, games, candy, face painting, and other events for the entire family to enjoy! Please click here to view the entire album on Flickr!

Samaritan Ministries Penny Campaign 2025

The Youth and Children’s Ministry will collect donations for Samaritan Ministries’ Annual Penny Campaign from Friday, November 1 until Sunday, December 28! You can make your donations by: For more information, please contact Dr. Pamela Dockery-Howard. Let’s be a blessing this year!

The Passing of Rev. Wendell A. Johnson

On behalf of Rev. Samuel J. Doyle and the entire First Baptist Family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Johnson family and the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Norfolk, Virginia in the passing of Rev. Wendell A. Johnson, who served as our ninth Senior Pastor from 1985 to 2005.

2025 CROP Hunger Walk – Sunday, October 19, 2025

A team from First Baptist Church participated in the annual CROP Hunger Walk in Winston-Salem. Thanks, as always, to Ms. Margaret Graham for coordinating the team as well as the fundraising efforts by the church! Please click here to view these photos on Flickr!