Houston’s First
Baptist Church

Downtown

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Summer Speakers at Houston's First

While Pastor Gregg Matte is on his summer sabbatical, we'll have guest speakers, staff members and campus pastors speaking at our five campuses.…

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Taking A Step

Complete an interest form and take a spiritual gifts assessment as the Houston's First family is called to step up and serve at your campus.

Obeying God's Call

Caron Blankenhorn was reluctant to leave The Loop when God called her to the Downtown Campus, but she sees how He has used her to reach...

The Downtown Project

We're turning an office building into a church building at 1730 Jefferson as we extend our reach in the heart of Houston.

Praying Giving Going

The Houston’s First family is in a special season of PRAYING, GIVING and GOING. Are you in?

Real Life, Real People

Real Life, Real People: The Podcast is a collection of authentic conversations with Pastor Gregg Matte about a variety of topics and issues.

All Things New

God intervened and composed an unexpected and powerful love story of redemption, renewal and hope for the future of a Houston’s First...

A New Season

Fifteen years of steady employment gave way to two rounds of layoffs in three years, and a Houston’s First couple had a change of heart...

A Forever Home

Some children are finding their ‘forever home’ with families like those at Houston’s First who feel the call to adopt.

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Gathering Our Hearts

Worship services, special events, and MidLink are the primary ways the church family gathers our hearts together. Gathering together reveals the beauty and diversity of God's children.

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Wednesday Jul, 26 @ 11:30 am
1010 Lamar St (Lower Level)

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Growing Our Souls

Life Bible Studies and Milestones classes are our main vehicles for growing our souls closer to God. They provide a place for us to explore the beauty and mystery of God's Word. Click below to browse current Life Bible Studies and Milestones Classes
LIFE BIBLE STUDIES AND MILESTONE CLASSES

Giving Our Lives

A soul growing closer to God cannot be contained. Eventually, it will need to find a release. Missions and volunteering are two such outlets

A 2nd Cup Coffee Team

Exercise the gift of hospitality by serving on A 2nd Cup Coffee Team. From brewing to pouring coffee, help create a warm atmosphere to...

Production Team

Be a part in making sure the service runs smoothly. Help to set up production, run slides during service, and put away equipment after...

Connection Team

No question is off limits! Help to answer questions about salvation, baptism, joining the church, or just helping someone to understand...

Welcome Team

Help make a guest’s first experience with us a good one! Serve at one of our many stations around campus to give direction to both...

Sundays

Prayer Team

Join in praying before, during, or after worship every Sunday or in rotation. Throughout the week, join the Prayer Team in lifting up the...

First Friends Volunteer Team

We believe that investing in the lives of children is a great way to use your gifts! Help be an essential part in raising up the next...

A 2nd Cup Coffee Team

Exercise the gift of hospitality by serving on A 2nd Cup Coffee Team. From brewing to pouring coffee, help create a warm atmosphere to...

Production Team

Be a part in making sure the service runs smoothly. Help to set up production, run slides during service, and put away equipment after...

Connection Team

No question is off limits! Help to answer questions about salvation, baptism, joining the church, or just helping someone to understand...

Welcome Team

Help make a guest’s first experience with us a good one! Serve at one of our many stations around campus to give direction to both...

Sundays

Prayer Team

Join in praying before, during, or after worship every Sunday or in rotation. Throughout the week, join the Prayer Team in lifting up the...

First Friends Volunteer Team

We believe that investing in the lives of children is a great way to use your gifts! Help be an essential part in raising up the next...

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