First Baptist Church Galveston is the oldest Baptist church in the state of Texas. Established in 1847, the church has withstood storms, fires and civil war. The current structure is the third church on this site and dates from the 1960's.

First Baptist seeks to help Believers meet the challenges of Walking with Christ in the 21st Century. We are members of the Southern Baptist and General Baptist Conventions Our Beliefs are consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.