Beliefs
At First Baptist Church of La Plata we are honored to help people come to know Jesus Christ as personal
Lord and Savior
Savior Led:
Christ is the head of the church
Scripture Led:
The Bible is the church's final authority for faith and practice
Servant Led:
The pastor and deacons provide guidance to the church
Spirit Led:
The church is congregationally governed
Christ is the head of the church
Scripture Led:
The Bible is the church's final authority for faith and practice
Servant Led:
The pastor and deacons provide guidance to the church
Spirit Led:
The church is congregationally governed
Affiliations:
- Southern Baptist Convention - as members of the SBC, we agree with and abide by the Baptist Faith and Message
- Baptist Convention of Maryland and Delaware
- Potomac Baptist Association
Mission
Vision
The mission of First Baptist Church of La Plata is the same mission Jesus gave his followers in Matthew 28:19, "Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
The vision of First Baptist Church of La Plata is to create a community of authentic believers and to witness our community transformed by Jesus Christ as people come to know Him as Lord and Savior through the Gospel.