Contact & Location for First Baptist Church of Pharr
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Service Times for First Baptist Church of Pharr
Sunday 12:30 PM
Spanish Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Service length
About 60 minutes
What their website says
a carefully planned, biblical service that lasts about an hour
Leadership
Luis David Marín
Lead Pastor
What their website says
In May 2025, Pastor Marín began serving as Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church of Pharr.
Programs & Ministries at First Baptist Church of Pharr
About First Baptist Church of Pharr
First Baptist Church of Pharr is a Christ-centered, bilingual congregation located in Pharr, Texas, established in 1913 as the city's first congregation. The church welcomes visitors to study God's Word seriously, deepen their spiritual faith, and enjoy Christian fellowship within a warm community atmosphere. Worship services are offered in English at 10:00 a.m. and in Spanish at 12:30 p.m., each lasting about an hour and designed to lead worshippers to encounter the grace of Jesus through biblical preaching, thoughtful singing, and prayer. Under the leadership of Pastor Luis David Marín, a theologian and writer, the church emphasizes faithful biblical teaching and living out the gospel in every sphere of life for God's glory.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Baptist Church of Pharr
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: The service is carefully planned and lasts about an hour, featuring reflection, prayer, thoughtful singing, and warm community, with music drawn from psalms, hymns, and contemporary spiritual songs centered on the gospel of the crucified and risen Christ. Visitor Tips: Childcare is provided for toddlers ages 1–5 during worship services; children ages 6 and up are welcome to sit with parents and are provided with coloring materials and notes to engage during the service. Between the English and Spanish services (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), the church hosts a multilingual fellowship time with snacks and Bible studies for all ages. The pastor welcomes visitors to schedule a coffee meeting to discuss faith and how to walk closer with Jesus.
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1913
The church was established in 1913 as the city's first congregation. In 1916, the first sanctuary was built on the donated land.
What their website says
Just four years later, in 1913, our church was established as the city's first congregation.
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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