Connect
Connect Through Family
We love our young people at First Baptist Church! We aim to help kids to love others and have a relationship with Jesus!
- Nursery/Childcare during the 10am service for infants thru 3rd grade
- FBCKids – Sundays after Worship and Wednesdays at 6:15pm (K-5th)
- Exploring God’s creation in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Seasonal & Holiday events, Vacation Bible School, Mission
Connect Through serving
At FBC Black Mountain, we ask that you become fully engaged in the life of the church through serving in one of many ways:
- Guest Services (Greeters, Ushers, Parking, Info Center, Coffee Ministry)
- Children’s Ministry (all ages – background check required)
- Adult/Connect Group Leadership
- Worship Team (Musicians, Vocals, Tech Team, Scripture Readings, Handbells, etc.)
- Security Team (background check required)
- Missions & Outreach (see below!)
- Helping in our office during the week
- Committees (Must be nominated – Budget & Finance, Building & Grounds, Personnel)
- and more!
Connect Through Mission
First Baptist Church exists to share the love of Christ with our neighbors both locally and across the globe. Whatever your passion or talent, you can play a special role in our mission. Some opportunities for mission include:
- Volunteering at and supporting the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry
- Tutoring for Black Mountain Primary & Elementary students
- Hospitality House – housing for Missionaries on leave
- Community Garden
- Hosting the Black Mountain Tailgate Market
- Contributing to collections such as Operation Christmas Child, Easter Basket Ministry, Coal Country Backpacks
- Local Disaster Relief
- Hosting the annual SVCM Hunger Walk fundraiser, Fall Carnival for the Don Collins Early Learning Center, and others
- Free Medical Supply Closet
- Free Baby Equipment Supply Closet
- Assisting Afghan refugee families in our area
- We also financially support the Black Mountain Counseling Center (non-profit mental health organization providing sliding scale treatment), SVCM (providing financial assistance, job placement, job training, and educational advancement to those in need), Ministry of Hope (a chaplaincy program which raises funds to employ on-site chaplains at Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women) and we also support missions through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, WNC Baptist Fellowship, and the NC Baptists.
Connect Through LIFE Groups
There are many ways to connect at First Baptist Church, but life groups may provide the best opportunity to get involved and deepen your experience in this congregation. We have groups that meet regularly throughout the year as well as short-term groups (4-8 weeks). Here are some of our current and upcoming small groups:
- Sunday Bible Studies ~ Connect Groups (After the worship service; 11AM; All Ages)
- Wednesday Night Bible Study (after the meal, approximately 6:15pm); meets in the Fellowship Hall downstairs; TeamKID for K-5th
- Women on Mission is a missions discipleship group designed to equip adult women to become active disciples of Christ as they live on mission for Him. Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30am in the Parlor.
For all information regarding the FBC/SVCM Emergency Shelter, Medical Closet, or Baby Equipment, please call Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry: 828-669-9404 or email: svcmdirector@gmail.com. The shelter for 2021-22 is currently closed due to COVID.