Banner and Costumes Ministry

FBC has an extensive Banner Ministry that supports special events at the church such as:  Missions, Christmas, Easter, Independence Day, Memorial Day and many other holidays throughout the year.  In January of 2010, our banners were showcased at the Manatee County Fair.

We also have an elaborate assortment of costumes that have been used in many notable events at FBC.  These costumes are all handcrafted by our Costume Ministry Volunteers.

Children are very important to the church family of Palmetto First Baptist. We have something for every child from cradle through the pre-teen years of sixth grade.

The Deacons play a key role in the family ministry of Palmetto First Baptist.
It is the purpose of the Discipleship Ministry of First Baptist Church of Palmetto to do just that - "bring each person to maturity." Through seminars and short-term studies, on and off campus, we at FBC seek to provide opportunities for individuals to grow in their relationship with Christ while they seek to disciple others.
F.A.I.T.H. Riders Ministry

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Commissioned into Ministry at Palmetto First Baptist on June 24th, 2007, the F.A.I.T.H. Riders Motorcycle Ministry welcomes all who desire to be a part of the ministry, even if you don't own or ride a motorycycle.  F.A.I.T.H. Riders meet the first Monday of the month in the conference room at 7 pm.  All are invited to become a part of this ministry.  No motorcycle required!  

Under the leadership of Rev. Joe Choate Palmetto First Baptist strives to provide interesting and varied opportunities for our Adult 55+ members. Local, national and foreign mission trips; special functions and activities encourage and enhance fellowship, as well as, provide ministry openings.
King's Kids is an after-school child-care program for children in Kindergarten - Fifth grade. It is affiliated with the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Inc., Tallahassee, Florida.
Supporting all ministries of FBC Palmetto, our Library encourages every user to know and honor Jesus. With over 12,000 items, the Library supports individual church members, the pastors and staff, and other church ministries.
Men of Faith Ministry

Our aim is to provide opportunities for men to get to know Jesus in His fullness and to prepare ourselves spiritually, mentally and physically to do His good works. In short, we want to make disciples.

In 1999 FBC partnered with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (IMB) to become a Global Priority Church. Our involvement, when combined with the efforts of Southern Baptist Churches throughout the world, makes up the Global Priority Network.
The North River Counseling Center seeks to Provide quality mental health counseling from a Biblically sound world view to the residents of Manatee County in a caring, confidential and ethical setting.
We are a praying church and believe in the power of prayer.
It is a requirement of First Baptist that the bride and groom are believers as only Christian marriages will take place at First Baptist. In addition, the bride and/or groom must be a regular attending member of First Baptist Church of Palmetto for at least six months prior to the wedding.
The purpose of WEE World Early Child Development is to provide a variety of experiences which will encourage learning and healthy development in a Christ-centered ministry. Through this ministry your child will have many opportunities to experience growth intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
The purpose of the W-O-W Ministry at First Baptist of Palmetto is to grow in our relationship with the Lord, to serve Him with our Christian sisters and to minister to the world around us. "Each one should use whatever gift she has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in various forms." 1 Peter 4:10

 

Growing ourselves, our youth & our community in Christ to leave a lasting legacy~ Our mission is to lead students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by creating settings where students prioritize their relationships with Christ, influence their friends, and experience personal ministry.