We’re so glad you’re interested in First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg!
We would love to get to know you and how we might come alongside you in your journey of faith.
We invite you to submit a connect card online.
If you’re considering a visit, we want you to know you’ll be our valued guest.
The information below will help you know what to expect, but if you have any questions, we welcome you to contact us!
When should I arrive for worship?
Our worship service begins each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
You’re welcome to arrive a little early to enjoy coffee & pastries and intergenerational fellowship with us in the Narthex beginning at 10 a.m.
Where is your church & where do I park?
We are located at 1900 Gandy Blvd North in St Petersburg. Click here for directions.
Follow the signs to guest parking spots near our main entrance.
What should I wear?
There’s no set dress code.
You’ll find some people dressed in shorts and flip flops, some people wearing a tie, and pretty much everything in-between.
Dress how you feel comfortable! Seriously.
What are your worship services like?
Our worship service lasts around an hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The music in our worship services is a mix of modern arrangements of familiar hymns and contemporary songs led by our talented band and choir.
The service will typically include times of prayer, scripture reading, and some Bible-based, relevant teaching during the sermon.
You can watch recent services here to have more of an idea of what a service is like.
Do you have childcare and options for kids?
Your kids are always welcome to join you in the worship service, if you prefer. Kids age 3 and older begin the service in the Sanctuary with their families, where our Pray-ground offers a designated space in the front of the Sanctuary with quiet activities for children of all ages to help them engage during the service.
Families can check in their children for Nursery, Preschool Worship, or Kids Worship (K-2nd) in the Bell Tower.
We offer optional programming for preschoolers and K-2nd graders for a portion of the service:
For children birth through 2 years old, a volunteer-staffed nursery is provided for the entire service. After checking in, you can drop your child off with our caring adult leaders in Room 114 before the service.
For children 3 years old through PreK, Preschool Worship is offered starting halfway through the service, at the offering time. After checking in, keep your preschooler with you in the Sanctuary, then walk them to their adult leaders at the back of the Sanctuary at the offering time.
For children Kindergarten through 2nd Grade, Kids Worship begins halfway through the service, at the offering time. After checking in, keep your child with you in the Sanctuary, then walk them to their adult leaders at the back of the Sanctuary at the offering time.
*On the first Sunday of each month, K-2nd graders join their families in the Sanctuary for the entire service.
Children in 3rd through 5th Grade worship with their families in the Sanctuary and are welcome to use the Pray-ground.
Learn more about our FirstKIDS Ministry here.
Do you offer things beyond the worship service?
You are welcome to join us at 9 a.m. each Sunday when we offer:
We also have plenty of other opportunities for you to connect beyond Sunday mornings – LIFE Groups, Senior Adult Ministry, Mission & Service Opportunities, and more!
What if I have other questions?
We encourage you to explore the rest of our website to learn more about us, find out what we believe, meet our staff, and if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you.
We hope to see you soon!