First Baptist Church
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Contact & Location for First Baptist Church
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Service Times for First Baptist Church
Sunday 10:30 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
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What their website says
Watch Us Live Sunday | 10:30 am
Leadership
Jeremy Van Sant
Pastor
What their website says
OUR PASTORJeremy Van Sant
Programs & Ministries at First Baptist Church
About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a welcoming community congregation located in Bloomfield, New Jersey, with deep historical roots extending back to 1851. Founded by members of Bloomfield's founding families, the church has remained on the same corner for over 170 years, serving as a spiritual home for people of all ages and backgrounds. The congregation embraces confessional Christianity and the Baptist tradition, focusing on Christ-centered teaching, biblical literacy, and spiritual care as core values. Each week, worshippers gather for services that blend modern music with traditional elements of faith, including scripture readings, prayer, and engaging messages. Pastor Jeremy Van Sant brings over 15 years of ministry experience and is known for his compassionate approach to pastoral care and helping people develop deeper relationships with God. The church also serves its broader community through ESL classes offered throughout the year.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Baptist Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship services are held each Sunday at 10:30 am and combine modern music with traditional confession of faith, including Scripture readings, prayer, an interactive children's message, and a sermon from God's Word. Visitor Tips: First Baptist Church emphasizes spiritual care and welcomes visitors to make spiritual progress at their own pace in a judgment-free, relational environment; newcomers are encouraged to reach out with any questions.
Serving the community
ESL Classes
English classes (ESL)
What their website says
We provide ESL Classes as a service to our community
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1851
The church says it was founded in 1851 and has served Bloomfield for 172 years. It describes itself as a community church on the same corner in Bloomfield, NJ.
What their website says
A Place to Call Home Since 1851
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