College Student Ministry

First Baptist Church

building an inclusive family of faith

Welcome!

Located one block south of the ISU Memorial Union, First Baptist has long been a vital part of the university community. Students are involved in all areas of our ministry. We invite you to get involved -- there are many opportunities for worship, study, fellowship, and service.

Worship: We gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 9:45. Students are involved as worship leaders, choir members, ushers, nursery workers, etc. We also have a monthly Taize-style worship service featuring meditative music, prayer and reflection.

Sunday Supper: We meet on Sunday nights at 6 pm for a meal together, followed by Bible study, fellowship, and activities. We generally meet in the College Lounge but will sometimes have a meal in someone's home or have a cookout, hayride, or other activity. Because of other special events, we will begin the weekly meals on September 13.

Choir: Our choir sings all kinds of music, has a lot of fun, and welcomes students! The choir rehearses weekly while school is in session and takes a break over the summer. Mindy Phomvisay, an ISU grad, is our Director of Music.

Contact Our Staff:
Pastor Dave Russell
Pastor Susan Russell
Faculty Advisor Michael Thompson

Join Our Student Mailing List

Fellowship/Activities: We regularly gather for a meal together. You can join our basketball team, the First Baptist Dunkers. (Get it? Baptist - Dunkers?), go on a hayride, or enjoy time spent with friends at a Game Night. We have lots of opportunities for fellowship and building relationships, and we think it is important to just have fun!

Newsletter: While school is in session, our nearly-weekly e-letter generally includes a "bad joke of the week," a devotional thought, facts and trends on campus life, and details on current happenings at First Baptist.

College Lounge: Located on the second floor of our education wing, the lounge is a place to hang out, study, listen to music, or watch TV. It's available for use whenever the building is open. Sunday Suppers and other gatherings are held here. And we have wi-fi access!

Other Opportunities: We are planning a spring break trip to Louisiana in 2009. You can take part in a service project, get involved in drama, work at our Music Camp for kids, serve as a worship leader, or run the sound board on Sunday morning. And more!