About FBC Piedmont
Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solo Christo, Soli Deo Gloria
How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of great things ! (Romans 10:15)
We seek to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ in word and deed, to see our friends and neighbors come to saving faith in Christ and to grow in Him each day. We are a body of Christ-followers that love our community and each other. We exist to demonstrate this in Gospel-centered worship and in obedience to the Great Commission.
Established in 1906, First Baptist Church of Piedmont is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
Our Mission
A growing family, numerical, by introducing others to Christ.
This involves evangelizing and embracing others into our fellowship by including them in our local family.
Growing the family, spiritually, by instructing them in the faith.
This involves educating and incorporating them in a ministry or ministries.
To glorify God, for His glory, by inspiring them in worship.
This involves extolling and exalting the Lord while encouraging them in obedience and ministry.
Our Purpose
In obedience to the great commission, we will work towards our stated mission and in accordance with Matthew 28:19-20. The purpose of First Baptist Church of Piedmont is:
Evangelism / Mission – To introduce others to Christ:
To share the good news of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible in our community and throughout the world.
Matthew 28:19-20 | Acts 1:8 | 2 Peter 3:9
Education / Discipleship – To instruct others in the faith:
To help members develop toward full Christian maturity and train them for effective ministry. To promote personal, spiritual growth and discipleship through Bible teaching.
Ephesians 4:11-13 | Matthew 18:20 | 2 Timothy 2:2
Worship – To inspire others in worship:
To participate in public worship services together and to maintain personal daily devotions.
John 4:24
Ministry / Service – To incorporate others into ministry:
To serve unselfishly, in Jesus’ name meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in our Church, community and in the world.
1 Peter 4:10-11 | Matthew 25:34-40 | 1 Thessalonians 5:11 | Galatians 5:13
Fellowship – To include others into our family:
To encourage, support, and pray for each other as members of the family of God. To share our lives together.
1 John 1:7 | Acts 2:44-47 | Hebrews 10:23-25 | Romans 15:5
Our History
Three years after Piedmont received its city charter and one year prior to Oklahoma statehood, the Lord gathered fifteen believers and birthed First Baptist Church of Piedmont. With a sharp focus on the Great Commission, this small body quickly grew, baptizing new believers in nearby Deer Creek. Early services were held in Piedmont’s Star School. Explosive growth led to the acquisition of property within one year, and the first meeting in FBC Piedmont’s new sanctuary was in 1908.
Both Piedmont and FBC Piedmont continued to grow, requiring this faithful new congregation to relocate to the present location in 1926. Believers’ baptism moved inside for the first time on April 24, 1938. The Great Commission continued to drive First Baptist Church of Piedmont’s purpose. The Lord continued to add to the church and after additional land acquisitions and building programs, the current sanctuary was dedicated on March 28, 1982.
Since its beginning, First Baptist Church of Piedmont has been committed to its community and to the bold proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We love Piedmont. We love our neighbors. We are thankful for our home, and we are thankful for the way the Lord continues to reveal Himself in the life of FBC Piedmont.