ABOUT US
Where we've been. Where we're going.
The First Baptist Church of Sandersville was constituted on June 25, 1859. Over the years, and with God's help, we've seen many changes and much progress. What started as a congregation without a permanent building to call home, has become a beacon of hope and faith in Sandersville, GA.
After nearly 170 years, the mission of FBC remains aligned with Jesus' great commission found in Matthew 28:19, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." We strive for this to be the driving force behind all we do.
In considering the history of the First Baptist Church, perhaps the most appropriate ending can be taken from the conclusion of the original history, which was enclosed in the cornerstone of the 1905 structure: “Today we enter upon a new epoch in the history of our church. It has stood firm, contending for the faith and looking only to Christ for deliverance and success. Many precious seasons of the Spirit’s presence have been enjoyed. Success has crowned labor, and today the church stands upon those principles given by our father – ‘Salvation by grace and the final preservation of the saints.’