First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge was organized in 1827 and was the first Protestant church in Baton Rouge. At that time, it was located at 4th and Florida Streets. In 1927 it moved to the present site taking up the entire city block.
Throughout all these years and right into the present time, First Presbyterian has had strong Biblical teaching. The church has consistently grown in numbers and in services for our Lord. Missions have had a strong part of our agenda, both global and local, starting churches in Russia and the Philippines. Locally we have helped plant over nine Presbyterian churches, helping them financially as well as in furnishing its members to assist in the start-up.
In 2007, First Presbyterian members voted to join the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) denomination. We gladly participate in the leadership, support and growth of the denomination.
Over the course of many years, our services have grown from one on Sunday
morning to three. We have four ordained Pastors, a Ministry Executive, an Administrative Executive and many dedicated staff members.
We are a church passionately committed to Jesus Christ our Lord and ardently in a desire to provide Bible studies, reasons for gathering and worship that is designed to help bring you deeper in Christ and further into the world.
