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At FBC, we’re dedicated to ministering to all ages & demographics. We seek to serve our members & visitors by creating opportunities for fellowship and religious education for every season of life.

Ask Pastor Mike: What should be a Christ-follower’s response to the conflict in Israel?

October 19, 2023
Mike Barnhart
FBC

Question: What should be a Christ-follower’s response to the conflict in Israel? This is a great question! There are various angles and nuances of this conflict, which we could discuss. In fact, many people are doing just that. There is a lot of information being shared about this horrible situation in Israel. Some of the…

Ask Pastor Mike: Are people predestined? Why might so many people suffer the torment of Hell?

October 9, 2023
Mike Barnhart
FBC

Week of October 8th Question: Are people predestined? Why might so many people suffer the torment of hell? Many people struggle with these types of questions. They are especially difficult because we are concerned about our family and friends’ faith or lack of faith. As with other challenging topics, we must let the Bible guide…

Ask Pastor Mike: Physical Abuse & Divorce

October 3, 2023
Mike Barnhart
FBC

Ask Pastor Mike – Week of October 1 Question: As a pastor, what do you tell people who are getting physically abused? How might divorce go along with that? Physical Abuse When someone comes to me and communicates a situation of abuse, I begin by asking questions and doing a lot of listening. My desire…

Pastor Appreciation Month

September 25, 2023
Tawnya Smith
FBC

We are so blessed to have three godly men who serve the body at First Baptist Church in the role of pastor. These men give of their time, energy, heart and strength to shepherd and watch over our souls. At First Baptist Church we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month every October. Certainly, we want to be…

Trunk or Treat – An Opportunity to Bless the Community

September 13, 2023
Mike Barnhart
FBC

By Pastor Mike Barnhart Recently, I was approached with the idea of hosting a Trunk or Treat event in Medford on Sunday, October 29. I’ve found Trunk or Treat to be an extraordinary opportunity to come alongside a local community, with the purpose of blessing those in the community with an invitation to connect to…

Why the Changes to Worship?

September 13, 2023
Mike Barnhart
FBC, Sunday Services, Worship

By: Pastor Mike Barnhart Psalm 96:1-3 says, “Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” When we gather weekly for…

Ask Pastor Mike: How Should I Handle Moral Dilemmas in the Workplace?

September 6, 2023
Mike Barnhart
FBC

By: Pastor Mike Barnhart WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 How should I handle moral dilemmas in the workplace? At my place of work my boss is very blunt about how we should show support of current culture trends that I believe are sinful. I feel like if I say to her that I’m uncomfortable with…

Fall Registration for Children + Youth Ministries

August 17, 2023
Tawnya Smith
FBC

Hello Parents! As we prepare to serve and care for your children and teens this fall, it would help us greatly if you would submit a registration form for each of your children/teens participating in Fall Ministries, including Sunday School, Beginner’s Church, Awana and Youth Group. Fall Children + Youth Registration Form Thank you! We…

Baptism Service

July 21, 2023
Tawnya Smith
FBC

Baptism is a celebration and symbol of God’s transforming grace in a person’s life. Come celebrate what God has done in individual’s lives as they publicly declare their faith in God’s good work. What a beautiful time to unify around the gospel and encourage our brothers and sisters in their faith journeys. This baptism service…

Team Teaching: Vision + Value

July 17, 2023
Mike Barnhart
FBC

By: Pastor Mike BarnhartJuly 21, 2023 If you attended worship at FBC any of the past three weeks, you noticed that I was not preaching. The obvious reason I did not preach was because my wife and I were away for a little over a week to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We had a…