Who is FBC of Coldwater?

The First Baptist Church of Coldwater considers itself as a traditional evangelical church, embracing fundamental Baptistic beliefs and theology.  A solid commitment to the authority of scripture mark its position and guide its ministry.  While embracing these fundamentals, the church emphasizes grace, rather than legalistic requirements for salvation and acceptance by God.

The church has belonged to the American Baptist Churches of Michigan throughout its almost 200 years of ministry in our community, and aligns itself with their doctrinal positions and statements (see www.abc-mi.org)

FBC has a membership of over 500 and weekly attendance pre-covid ran about 250.  Since covid, attendance dropped and is currently at 150, but a newly added online service is available and watched by several hundred people weekly. 

The church offers a youth ministry consisting of High School, Middle School, Children’s Church and is anticipating more offerings in the future.   FBC has operated a successful Christian preschool and childcare center in Coldwater for over 25 years with a full-time director and full time staff of 6.

FBC offers a variety of ministries including small groups, men’s and women’s ministries and grief share.  The church facility is also open to numerous community, civic and other organizations for weekly meetings and events.

FBC currently hosts both a traditional and contemporary church service to meet the needs of attenders and seekers, along with a Sunday School program for discipleship.

Our retiring pastor of 15 years, David Pierce, is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute.  Previous pastors have attended various colleges and seminaries, many with ABC or similar affiliations.

A copy of our Statement of Faith, as well as our church constitution are available to interested candidates upon request (email: finance@fbcofcoldwater.org).

The church is located in rural southern Michigan in Branch County in the city of Coldwater.  The population of Branch County is approximately 40,000 and Coldwater’s population is approximately 12,000.  The area is known as a recreational area with many lakes a d provides a small town atmosphere as an excellent place to raise a family.

More information about Coldwater and Branch County can be obtained at www.coldwater.org or www.countyofbranch.com.

The church website:  www.fbcofcoldwater.org