First Baptist Church

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"To Know God and Make Him Known by Sharing Jesus Christ Through Faith, Hope and Love." We are delighted to have you visit our website. Take a few moments and browse through some of the ministries that are available to you and your family. We are excited about what God is doing First Baptist Church of Benson Arizona. There is a place for you and your family! We would love for you to come and worship with us. It is the desire of First Baptist Church to provide you and your family with as many opportunities for spiritual growth as possible. If you have any questions while you are planning your first visit to First Baptist Church, please don't hesitate to contact the church by giving us a call or by sending us an email. First Baptist Church is a body of believers and followers of Jesus Christ. Our desire is to see people become followers of Jesus Christ, to grow in the grace and knowledge of God, to follow God's purpose for their lives. We place a high emphasis on people knowing Jesus, the teaching and application of God's Word, to have heartfelt worship and good fellowship. Early in the year of 1946, several women met regularly for Bible Study and prayer. Sensing a need for a Baptist Church, they began to pray for a man of God to be given to assist in the establishment of such a church. On November 24, 1946, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Layman, First Baptist Church of Benson, Arizona was organized under the leadership of Rev. J. I. Jones. The first meetings were held in a tent, which was pitched on the corner of 6th Street and Huachuca Street where a sign reading "First Baptist Church" was hung on the front of the church. Rev. Jones was called to be the Pastor, and church was open to the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the winning of the lost to Him. Due to increase in membership, in May of 1947, an army barracks from Ft. Huachuca was secured for $1, 000.00. It was moved to Benson, remodeled for $5, 000.00, and served as both chapel and parsonage. The first service was held in this building in October, 1947. The infant church, though small and young, became burdened for missions. Ten percent of its regular offerings were set-aside for missions, plus special designated mission drives.

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Phone: (520) 586-7601

Fax: (520) 586-7601

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First Baptist Benson

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http://www.fbcbenson.org

http://fbcbenson.org/about-us/our-story

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General Baptist Churches, Baptist Churches, Churches & Places of Worship

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Parking: Lot, Free

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

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Phone: (520) 586-3362

Address: 983 S Ocotillo Ave, Benson, AZ 85602

Website: http://www.fbcbenson.org