Our Story
How it all started...
A private residence, an Episcopal Church building, a Seventh-Day Adventist Church building, a Chevrolet garage, a public library basement, and even the funeral home chapel - these were all meeting places of the little group of believers in Colville between the years 1953 and 1959.
It all began in the home of Mr. Walt Hughes in September of 1953. Pastor Harvey Taylor drove from Wenatchee, a distance of almost two hundred miles, every Friday night to teach a Bible class.
For many years the First Baptist Church of Colville was the only Regular Baptist church in the northeast corner of the state, until two churches were planted from this group: Calvary Baptist in Chewelah (now Chewelah Baptist), and Lakeview Baptist Church in Republic.
It all began in the home of Mr. Walt Hughes in September of 1953. Pastor Harvey Taylor drove from Wenatchee, a distance of almost two hundred miles, every Friday night to teach a Bible class.
For many years the First Baptist Church of Colville was the only Regular Baptist church in the northeast corner of the state, until two churches were planted from this group: Calvary Baptist in Chewelah (now Chewelah Baptist), and Lakeview Baptist Church in Republic.
Expanding the vision...
Woven into the DNA of First Baptist is our desire to reach our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to intentionally disciple new believers. We go beyond our walls through various Outreach Events to bring the life-giving message of Salvation to Colville and the surrounding communities. New believers then have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a mentor to deepen their faith. There is nothing we are more passionate about than seeing lives transformed by the Gospel.
Where we are headed...
In 2019 we will complete Phase 2 of our construction plans which will add another 100 seats to our sanctuary and will complete the masterplan begun in 2017 when we added the new foyer. This much needed addition will give us the space to reach more people with the Gospel Message. If your looking for an exciting church family who is actively reaching their community and who is passionate about discipleship then we hope you will visit soon.
