How it all started...
The story of First Baptist Church Corpus Christi is a long and rich history. FBC began in 1878 in a home with four couples as charter members. As the church began to grow, these original members started meeting in a remodeled blacksmith shop.
The church continued to grow and erected a new building in 1910, moving to the present location in 1949.
Dr. Vernon Elmore, pastor for 24 years, has written Voyage of Faith, a complete history of the church.
The church continued to grow and erected a new building in 1910, moving to the present location in 1949.
Dr. Vernon Elmore, pastor for 24 years, has written Voyage of Faith, a complete history of the church.
Governance & Association
First Corpus is a Baptist church associated with Corpus Christi Baptist Association and the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
FBC affirms the Baptist Faith and Message of 1963. FBC is a friendly church whose members enjoy getting together for ministry, fun and fellowship.
FBC affirms the Baptist Faith and Message of 1963. FBC is a friendly church whose members enjoy getting together for ministry, fun and fellowship.
The Property & Buildings
The Sanctuary was built in 1949, renovated in 1971, and seats approximately 900 people. A new organ was installed in 1981. The lower level houses the kitchen and Elmore Hall. The second floor has the balconies, baptismal and several rooms used by various mission groups.
The Education Building was built in 1958. The first floor includes the Hereford Parlor, the chapel, and adult Sunday School departments. The second floor, renovated in 2006, includes adult Sunday School departments, library and the church offices.
The Children’s Building was built in 1992. The lower level houses the day school, the first floor includes the preschool area, and the second floor includes the grade school area.
The Recreation Building was completed in 1971 and renovated in 1982. “The Way Inn” restaurant is open for lunch during the week. The Rec Center also houses a volunteer station, meeting rooms, a gym complete with weight room, showers, and a ceramics room.
Koinonia Homes, an apartment complex with 31 units for senior adults, is also on the church property.
The Education Building was built in 1958. The first floor includes the Hereford Parlor, the chapel, and adult Sunday School departments. The second floor, renovated in 2006, includes adult Sunday School departments, library and the church offices.
The Children’s Building was built in 1992. The lower level houses the day school, the first floor includes the preschool area, and the second floor includes the grade school area.
The Recreation Building was completed in 1971 and renovated in 1982. “The Way Inn” restaurant is open for lunch during the week. The Rec Center also houses a volunteer station, meeting rooms, a gym complete with weight room, showers, and a ceramics room.
Koinonia Homes, an apartment complex with 31 units for senior adults, is also on the church property.
