History:

First Baptist Church of Charlotte, Michigan is a congregation of over 500 people, located in a mid Michigan county seat community of 8500 people. FBC draws from a five to ten mile radius of an area which consists of approximately 16,000 residents. The town, which largely consists of one family dwellings is built on conservative values but progressive attitudes. Individuals within the community and church are employed through a number of different businesses, agencies and industries. Some of the larger employers of church friends include General Motors, Michigan State University, the State of Michigan, Spartan Motors, county government and several large hospitals.

In recent years, First Baptist has experienced solid continued growth.  The makeup of the congregation is divided among the three major age groupings of younger, middle aged and older adults with programs designed to meet the needs of each age group.

Theologically, the church is conservative but open. While emphasizing the basic elements of the Christian faith, we consciously seek unity in key Biblical essentials while affirming diversity on other theological matters not considered essential to our faith.

First Baptist is governed by the members of its congregation. It's our way of saying, every person's voice counts!

The congregation meets four times a year to vote on matters which need congregational approval or action. The Sr. Pastor and Staff give direction to the day to day operations and ministries of the church with the oversight of the ten member Church Board.