History of First Baptist
First Baptist Church of Painesville was formed in 1836. Originally in
Grand River, it served as an underground railway station for runaway
slaves during the Civil War. The church purchased a new building in
Painesville in 1896. In 1968, the church built a new facility here on
the present site of 10801 Johnnycake Ridge Road.
First Baptist believes that its purpose is the
advancement of the kingdom of Jesus Christ. The
church encourages the worship of God, the preaching
of the Gospel, Christian fellowship, Christian
education, personal stewardship, missionary activity,
hospitality, and community service.
The church accepts the supreme authority
of the Bible and its sufficiency as our only rule of
doctrine and practice.
Located on 10801 Johnnycake Ridge Road, a quarter mile east of State Route 44.
Telephone - (440) 354-4454.
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