First Baptist Church Sacramento CA

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Who we are

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FBC is a multi-cultural and multi-generational body of believers, committed to an outward focus of sharing our faith with others through: active care for each other, being a living example of God's principles for life, and sharing the truth of God's Word.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, and the only authoritative Word of God. We believe that we are truly stronger and better together. We believe the church is the best place to start in bringing Diversity together, celebrating our differences and showing the world how amazing God is, by how we love each other.

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First Baptist Church
2324 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
United States
Phone: 916-443-6537

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Church Pastor

Rev. Lamar J. Pringle
Rev. Lamar J. Pringle
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2324 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
United States
Phone: 916-443-6537

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Rev. Lamar J. Pringle was born in Massillon, Ohio. He has a Bachelors in Education, as well as a Masters in Urban Studies (with an emphasis on Theology) from Eastern University.

He has been married to LaQisha Pringle for 17 years. Together they have three daughters.

Rev. Lamar Pringle has served in many roles in ministry including the Metro Director for Omaha Young Life, Sacramento Young Life, and Youth and Young Adult Pastor at the Salem Baptist Church of Omaha, Nebraska. Most recently, he became the 29th Senior Pastor of The First Baptist Church of Sacramento, the oldest Baptist church in the city.

Concurrently Rev. Lamar Pringle is the first African American Pastor that our church has elected. We celebrate his innovative approach to ministry, teaching and bringing diverse groups of people together.

With a deep passion for diversity, Rev. Pringle can read, write and recite the scriptures in Hebrew and loves to bring to life the 'living word' of God in fun, creative and original ways.   Edit
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First Baptist Church History

FBC SACRAMENTO HISTORY

As early as November, 1849, a number of Baptists led by Rev. John Cook organized themselves into a church or society, but having no "under-shepherd to lead and instruct" them, they soon disbanded. This early organization is mentioned in the first Sacramento City directory published in 1851. After completing the organization of FBC San Francisco and FBC San Jose (now called Church on the Hill), the Rev. O.C. Wheeler organized The First Baptist Church of Sacramento.

On September 14, 1850, the First Baptist Church of Sacramento was organized with sixteen members. The meeting took place in Sacramento Judge E. J. Willis' home on H Street between Sixth and Seventh.

A very commendable action of our church is deserving of mention in our History. "Prejudice on account of pro-slavery and anti-slavery was running high in California; some of the more hot-headed members of the church openly declared they would not fellowship with anyone who held views antagonistic to their own on the subject." The action of the church in response was so consistently Christian and effective that it is worthy to mention to the praise of the church. On September 2, 1856, a Resolution was declared and passed:

"Resolved: That this church will fellowship any brother or sister

in Christ without regard to the place of birth,

whether they were born in the North or in the South; in the East or in the West;

in the countries of the Old World, or Isles of the Ocean, and be it further

Resolved: That in the calling, retaining or settlement of pastors for this church,

no geographical divisions whatever shall guide or influence us

In the selection of men who are called to proclaim the glorious Gospel of the Son of God."

​Fast forward to September 18, 2016 (166 yrs and 4 days later) when FBC Sacramento elected our 29th and also our first African-American Pastor, Rev. Lamar J. Pringle. Staking claim to our continued "Sacramento Pioneer" Spirit in working with all people, we have championed the phrase "Diversity is Our Strength" for this purpose in that we are the fulfillment of the prayers of strong men and women who took a stand for all to feel free to Worship and grow here.

We pray that you will visit us during one of our Worship Experiences and marvel at the sight of Diversity, Love, Friendship, Humor and Hope.

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First Baptist Church listing was last updated on the 2nd of May, 2018
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