Columbia First
Our mission of making disciples for the glory of God begins with our city of Columbia, TN.
Tuesday Food Pantry
We have our own food pantry, right here at First Baptist Church of Columbia! We provide food, as well as a devotion for people who are being served by this ministry. Our food pantry is open on Tuesdays at 3:30pm in Faith Hall. If you'd like to be involved packing bags for recipients or helping out on Tuesdays, contact Pastor Deron Henry.
We have our own food pantry, right here at First Baptist Church of Columbia! We provide food, as well as a devotion for people who are being served by this ministry. Our food pantry is open on Tuesdays at 3:30pm in Faith Hall. If you'd like to be involved packing bags for recipients or helping out on Tuesdays, contact Pastor Deron Henry.
Christ calls the people of His church to live life on mission, "making disciples of all nations..."
Want to know how to get involved with our Missions work? Click below to contact us and learn more:
LOCAL PARTNERS & CHURCH PLANTING PARTNERS
Local Ministry Partners
We provide monthly support to these local ministries. They are always looking for volunteers, so reach out to them directly to learn how to help.
- Maury United Ministries (MUMS) - Provides free transportation to employment and doctor appointments to individuals in Columbia
- Grace House - Provides temporary housing to families going through times of transition.
- First Priority - Ministers to students through gatherings before school.
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Ministers to students through school athletic programs.
- Pregnancy Center of Columbia - Provides practical support for both men and women during or after a pregnancy
- Restoration Jail Ministry - Serves inmates and their families through sharing the hope of the Gospel
- Fresh Start - Offers Maury County men and women who are getting out of jail a safe place to get back on their feet
- The Family Center - Assists those living in poverty
- Maury Baptist Association- Encourages and provides assistance to local churches; they also plan local, regional, national, and international missions trips for churches to work on together
Church Planting Partners
We have partnerships with the following church planters (pastors who are beginning new churches). Pray for our partnerships as we work together to expand God's Kingdom.
- Kirk Kirkland, Revive City Church, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Dave Ainsworth, Citizens Church, San Francisco, California
- Kevin Wilhite, ProWales, Provides resources for churches in Wales, United Kingdom
- Blaine McFarlin, Southern Baptist of Belize, Builds churches and trains Pastors in southern Belize
International Mission Board Partner
Jonathon and Kelly Sheddan are International Mission Board missionaries that have been connected to our church for many years. They minister to the Asian community in Rome, Italy. We support their mission through our gifts to the Cooperative Program. Pray for their family as they serve East Asian people groups located in Rome.
Learn Where Your Missions Giving Goes
We believe in accountability and stewardship of the gifts that God has blessed us with through faithful givers. Click below to access our Missions Giving Overview and see how we steward our funds:
If you wan to give and support the work God is doing through the local and international missions that we support, click below and, under "Fund," select "Missions."
Encourage our Church Planting Partners
Write an encouragement or share a prayer, and we'll connect you via email.
Go! Live Life On Mission
Remember that Christians are all called to live life on mission, wherever we are!
Be in prayer about how you can serve Christ and share His Gospel, today!
Be in prayer about how you can serve Christ and share His Gospel, today!