About Us

Our mission is to guide you on your spiritual journey. Through engaging sermons, meaningful worship, and enriching Bible studies, we aim to deepen your faith and understanding.


Come visit us in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and see what makes First Baptist Church a pillar of warmth and support in the community. We can't wait to welcome you into our family.

Our Values

We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the good news of Jesus Christ. 


Love

We are committed to loving God and loving others, and to be known for our love for one another.


Worship

We strive to glorify God through worship that is rooted in scripture, and that draws us closer to Him.


Service

We are called to serve our community and those in need, through both physical and spiritual acts of love and kindness.


Evangelism

We seek to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all people, and to share the gospel through both deed and word.


Discipleship

We prioritize the practice of discipling others in the faith, helping them to grow in their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God.


Stewardship

We strive to be wise stewards of the resources God has given us, using them to meet the needs of the church and community.


Unity

We seek to foster unity in diversity, standing together as a church family united in our purpose of sharing God’s love.


Holiness

We strive to be a holy people, living in obedience to God’s Word and in surrender to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.


Mission

We seek to fulfill the Great Commission, making disciples of Jesus Christ in our region and beyond.

Our Beliefs

We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.

  • The Word of God

    We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, fully inspired, infallible, and inerrant (2 Peter 1:21) in the original manuscripts, and has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct (2 Tim. 3:16).

  • The Trinity

    We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons (Matt. 28:19, 2 Cor. 13:14) -the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit-and that these three are one God; that these are equal in every divine perfection; and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence, and redemption.

  • God the Father

    We believe in God the Father, an infinite personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayers, and that He saves from sin and eternal death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ (1 Tim. 1:17, John 14:6).

  • God the Son (Jesus Christ)

    We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth (Matt. 1:21-23), sinless life (2 Cor. 5:21), miracles (John 20:30,31), and teachings (Mark 1:22). We believe in His substitutionary atoning death (Heb. 9:26), bodily resurrection (1 Cor. 15:3,4), ascension into heaven (Acts 1:9), perpetual intercession for His people (Heb. 7:25), and personal visible return to earth (Acts 1:11).

  • God the Holy Spirit

    We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father (John 14:16) and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8) and to regenerate (Titus 3:5), sanctify (1 Thess. 5:23), and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ (Rom. 8:9). We further believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher, and guide (John 14:26).

  • Regeneration

    We believe that all men are sinners by nature Rom. 5:12 and by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation Rom. 6:23. We believe that those who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and believe Him to be their Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit Titus 3:5.

  • Salvation for Sinners

    We believe that salvation sufficient for all was provided through Jesus Christ by His substitutionary and sacrificial death on the cross (Heb. 9:28) and that salvation is freely given to all who repent and, by faith, accept Christ as personal Lord and Savior (John 3:16).

  • The Church

    We believe that the Church is the body of Christ (Eph. 4:11,12). All persons whom the Holy Spirit has enabled to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (1 Cor. 12:3) are members of this body. A local church is an assembly of persons who so confess Christ and who join together for worship, for service, and the mutual encouragement of their faith. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with a lost world.

  • One Commission

    We believe that the continuing obligation of the church is to fulfill the admonition of Jesus Christ to make disciples among all nations (Gen. 1:28,29), to teach what He has commanded, and to baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19,20).

  • Two Ordinances

    We believe that Baptism of believers by immersion (Matt. 3:16) is open confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and is public identification with the Church; that Communion is worship in which believers remember the Lord's death until He comes (1 Cor. 11:26). These are done in obedience to Christ's command.

  • Two Destinies

    We believe that the destiny of each person is unalterable after he leaves the body at the time of physical death. The destiny of all believers is to be at home with the Lord (John 14:2,3). The destiny of all unbelievers is separation from the presence of the Lord (Luke 16:26-28). We believe in a literal heaven and a literal hell (Matt. 25:46).

  • Eternal Life

    We believe that eternal life is the sovereign work of God's grace (Eph. 2:8,9) given to sinners when they believe in, and receive, Christ as Lord and Savior.

  • The Last Things

    We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth (Acts 1:9-11) and the establishment of His Kingdom. We believe in the rapture of the saints, in the resurrection of the body (Mark 12:25,26), the final judgement (John 5:28,29), the eternal happiness and joy of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked (Matt. 25:46).

What To Expect

Here's what you can look forward to when joining us on Sundays

  • What do Sundays look like?

    Sunday School for elementary students (pre-k through 5th) and adults begin at 9:00 am with the main worship service beginning at 10:00 am. At 9:30am our fellowship hall is opened for "Fill My Cup," which provides coffee, pastries, and a place to fellowship with friends and family.

  • What can I expect during a typical worship service?

    The service begins at 10:00 am led by our lead pastor and worship team, offering a blend of traditional and modern hymns with contemporary praise and worship. Sermons are verse by verse and expository with practical application and action steps.

  • Where are you located?

    First Baptist Church is located at 1500 East Melgaard Road, Aberdeen, SD 57401. We are on the south side of Melgaard Road between S. Dakota Street and S. Lawson Street. For more complete directions, click here.

  • Is there a place for my infant?

    Childcare is provided each Sunday Morning at 10a for Newborn through Pre-K. We also have a dynamic Wednesday evening program for Pre-K through 5th grade from 6-7p called Power Source.

  • Do you have a student ministry?

    Grades 6th-12th meet in the Youth Center on Wednesday evenings at 7pm to 8pm.

  • Anything else I should know?

    We believe that all men are sinners by nature Rom. 5:12 and by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation Rom. 6:23. We believe that those who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and believe Him to be their Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit Titus 3:5.

  • One last thing!

    Fill out a connect card on Sunday morning, put it in the offering basket, and collect your gift on your way out!