First Baptist

Slide 1

PASSION WITH PURPOSE
TO SAVE PEOPLE

“...Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

previous arrow
next arrow

Rev. Dr. Paul A. Sheppard

Pastor

Minister Esther Sheppard

First Lady

A Welcome Message from Our Pastor

We want to thank you for visiting our website and we hope your visit on this site compels you to come and worship with us. As Pastor, I adhere to a 3P Ministry: Passion, Purpose, and People. I possess a PASSION with PURPOSE to save PEOPLE. Here at First Baptist, we have a passion for purpose.

First Baptist Church of Merrifield (FBCM) is a multigenerational, multicultural, and Spirit-led church on the cutting edge of ministry located in the beautiful Mosaic District in Merrifield, Virginia. We exist to reach, inspire, and impact local and global communities with the personal love of Jesus Christ. We are a committed church with a vision of transforming lives and our community. Moreover, we are an enthusiastic church with a deep passion to learn and obey God’s Word. FBCM exists to engage in holistic ministry without barriers and hindrances with a thrust to empower, engage, evangelize, equip, edify, exalt, and enrich. Our central purpose is to equip believers, empower saints, evangelize the lost, and edify God.

Ministries

Deacons

Deaconess

Assistant Church Clerk

Treasurer

Trustee

Christian Education

Worship Support

Youth Ministry

Men’s Ministry

Women’s Ministry

EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIPS

HBCU Presentation

Federal Student Aid

Scholarships.Com

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

Our Church has events for every member of your family. We welcome you to view our Events, Announcements, and Bible Studies. All are welcome!

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

Weekly Corporate Prayer Call

Learn More →

Wednesday’s Word

Learn More →

Matters of the Heart Bible Study

Learn More →

Men’s Bible Study

Learn More →

Women’s Bible Study (May 5 – May 26)

Learn More →

Women’s Bible Study (June 2 and June 9)

Learn More →

Dig a Little Deeper

November 29, 2026 (fifth Sunday in November) Learn More →

Dig a Little Deeper

August 30, 2026 (fifth Sunday in August) Learn More →

DTC Scholarship Banquet

6 pm onwards | June 19, 2026 Learn More →

Children’s Church

Following the Sermonic Hymn | 4th Sundays of each month, starting May 2026 Learn More →
Our Church has events for every member of your family. We welcome you to view our events and announcements and join us. All are welcome!

WEEKLY SERVICES

Sunday Morning In-Person Worship

In-Person Church School

WORSHIP SUPPORT NEEDED

Usher

Greeters/Hospitality

Audio Visual

Music & Fine Arts

Liturgical Dance

Looking for a new church home?