Position Available


First Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant.  The position is for 16-18 hours/week.  For details and application information,  click here.

Join us this Sunday!       Worship 9:45 am       Fellowship 11:00 am     

First Baptist Church of Ames

Spirited Listening





On Pentecost Sunday, June 4, our church will engage in small group conversations we are calling "Spirited Listening."  As a part of the AMOS House Meeting campaign, we are inviting everyone to participate in a small group conversation centered around the question, "What keeps you up at night?"  We will listen to one another's stories and listen for God's Spirit at work.   Besides taking part in the larger AMOS process, we are looking forward to these conversations as a way to better know and support one another as a church family.  We will meet following worship and then share a noon meal together.  We hope you will join us!


To help us with the lunch count and to know how many groups to plan for, we are encouraging everyone to sign up in advance.  You can sign up to be part of a group on the bulletin board outside the office or send an email to the office saying that you want to be a part of Spirited Listening.

Music Camp 2017







Our 18th annual Music Camp is set for July 24-28, from 9:00-11:30 am each day.  Music Camp is a fun, hands-on experience in music and related arts for grades K-6 (completed).  We have great musical guests and campers present a concert at the end of the week.  Click here for a registration form and more details.


Welcome!  We are an American Baptist  congregation located in the heart of the Iowa State University community.  First Baptist is a mix of college students, families, current and retired ISU faculty and staff, and folks from all over the Ames area.  We strive for:

  • joyful worship that engages both heart and mind
  • deep fellowship that enriches our life together
  • compassionate service in our community and world


We are located in Campustown, one block south of the ISU Memorial Union.  We are "building an inclusive family of faith" and invite you to join us!