First Baptist Church of South Euclid
Welcome to Our Church Community
Worship and Fellowship
Join us as we gather in worship and fellowship, united in our mission to share the message of faith, hope, and love. Our church provides a space where everyone is encouraged to participate, reflect, and grow together through meaningful spiritual experiences.
A Welcoming Community
Our congregation is a devoted group of believers who are committed to serving others. We strive to create a welcoming environment that embraces all, offering support and encouragement as we journey through our spiritual lives together.
Growing in Faith
Experience the warmth and guidance that comes from being part of our church. Through the teachings of the Word of God, which focus on Christ, we seek to nurture each member’s faith and provide direction on their spiritual path.
Verse for the Week:
1 Peter 5:7
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
Our Staff
Senior Pastor
Associate Pastor
Minister, Teacher
Senior Pastor
Purpose Statement
To bring people to the saving grace of Christ Jesus and fellowship in his family; developing them to Christian maturity, and equipping them for their particular ministry in the body of Christ, in order to bring Glory to God.
First Baptist Church is a member of the
Southern Baptist Convention
Our Story
The early stages of what would eventually become the First Baptist Church of South Euclid began in October of 1964 when a group of parishioners from Southwest Baptist Church of Bedford Heights began to meet in homes for Sunday worship. The hope of these parishioners was to plant a church in the Cleveland Heights area.
In anticipation of God’s work, the small congregation purchased three acres in the South Euclid area in October of 1965. God moved quickly for the congregation with Southwest Baptist granting approval to constitute as Height Baptist in March of 1966 and ground breaking for a new church in July of 1968.
Worship services moved out of homes and into the YMCA of Cleveland Heights for over four and a half years before settling into their very own sanctuary. On Easter Sunday of 1969 Height Baptist celebrated its inaugural worship service.
Over the next twenty years the small church saw the addition of a fellowship room and kitchen as well as an entire classroom wing. In 1984 Height Baptist and Mt Calvary Church of Euclid merged and renamed the church to First Baptist Church of South Euclid.