Contact & Location for First Baptist Church
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Service Times for First Baptist Church
Sunday 10:30 AM
Morning Service
Sunday 6:30 PM
Evening Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
You can follow our services on Facebook Live at 10:30am Sundays.
Leadership
Jim Dewar
Pastor
What their website says
Pastor Jim Dewar, his wife Marlene, and their youngest daughter, Chantel, arrived in Bancroft on January 7th, 2015.
Programs & Ministries at First Baptist Church
About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church in Bancroft, Iowa has been preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ since 1888, making it a cornerstone of the community for over 135 years. As an independent Baptist church, they emphasize systematic preaching and teaching of God's Word with the goal of equipping believers for ministry and witnessing. Under the pastoral leadership of Jim Dewar and his wife Marlene, the church welcomes visitors to join them for Sunday School, morning and evening services, and Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer. The church maintains a strong commitment to biblical instruction and community ministry, believing that Scripture provides the answers people need for living faithfully and sharing their faith with others.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Baptist Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 a.m., with an evening service at 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer at 7:30 p.m. Visitor Tips: You can follow Sunday services on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m. if you cannot attend in person, and the church extends a warm welcome to visitors at any time.
History & building
Founded in 1888
The church states it has been preaching the gospel since 1888. It also says the pastor and his family arrived in Bancroft on January 7th, 2015.
What their website says
Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ since 1888!
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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