•            To promote God and His Word by proclaiming the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ locally and throughout the world. 
•           To equip the saints to serve their Saviour through service and to live the abundant life.  

These are accomplished through the preaching and teaching of God's word, the Bible, through sermons, ministries of the church, along with supporting missionaries domestically and foreign.

About Us

First Baptist and New Testament Baptist Church have merged. We are an Independent Baptist Church that uses the King James version of the Bible. We have been a lighthouse on the east side of Des Moines for over 52 years! Come join us as we worship Jesus Christ!