Houston’s First Baptist Church
Keeping the faith and growing strong
On the muddy banks of Buffalo Bayou in 1841—five years after Texas won independence from Mexico—16 men and women united to organize Houston’s First Baptist Church. Throughout its history, the church has survived wars, yellow fever epidemics, financial hardship and the 1900 ...
On the muddy banks of Buffalo Bayou in 1841—five years after Texas won independence from Mexico—16 men and women united to organize Houston’s First Baptist Church. Throughout its history, the church has survived wars, yellow fever epidemics, financial hardship and the 1900 Galveston hurricane that destroyed one of its early buildings.
Along the way, the church ...
Reaching Families in the Greater Houston Area
Since 1927, Second Baptist Church has enjoyed a legacy of faith and vision, seeking to consistently step through open doors to expand the church’s influence for Christ within the Houston region and around the world. Under the leadership of the Pastor Dr. Ed Young, ...
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church
Loving God. Loving neighbor.
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church has been a vibrant, active community of faith for 54 years. On July 13, 1958, forty-four people gathered for worship at the former Chapman’s Corner Restaurant on Old Katy Road. That fledgling church grew, and on Christmas Eve ...