About Us

First Baptist Church is a mid-size church located in the town of Harlan, Iowa. We are a theologically conservative, non-denominational church with a strong history of youth ministry and supporting missions. Unique qualities of our church include generosity, a thirst for biblical teaching, and a truly multi-generational (4 generations) congregation.

OUR VISION

We want every generation to...

Glorify Jesus 

<span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)"><span style="font-weight:800">Proclaim</span></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">the Gospel</span>

Proclaim the Gospel

<span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)"><span style="font-weight:800">Equip</span></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Disciples</span>

Equip Disciples

Our Core Values

What Shapes
Who We Are

Learning Biblically

We will teach, learn, and live the Bible.

II Timothy 3:16-17

Praying Fervently

We will be devoted to prayer.

Ephesians 6:18

Representing Faithfully

We will be ambassadors of Christ in all that we are and do.

II Corinthians 5:18-20

Loving Genuinely

We will be committed to one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Romans 12:9-10

Leading Wisely

We will live boldly and courageously as followers of Christ.

Titus 2:11-12

Strengthening Family

We will follow the Biblical pattern of servant leadership.

II Timothy 2:15

Living Out<br><span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)">Our Mission</span>

Living Out
Our Mission

To live out our mission, we must be accountable and know that we are growing.  While this is about a personal relationship with God, the Bible gives us clues to know that we are becoming more Christ-sufficient.  The 9 Marks are a way to help each of us grow in our walk with Christ.