First Baptist Church of Wheaton explained

First Baptist Wheaton
Fullname:First Baptist Church of Wheaton
Denomination:Independent Baptist
Founded Date:1864
Seniorpastor:Mike Rowe
Location:1310 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187
Country:United States

First Baptist Wheaton is an evangelical Christian church located in Wheaton, Illinois, situated in southern DuPage County, and is not formally related to any denomination or baptist association.[1] The church was founded in 1864 by 20 pioneers around the time Abraham Lincoln was drafting his Gettysburg Address.[2] Weekly church attendance averages nearly 600. In July 2018, the church merged with Highpoint Church and is now known as Highpoint Church-Wheaton Campus.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Baptist Church of Wheaton. USA Churches. 27 April 2013.
  2. Web site: About Our Church. First Baptist Church of Wheaton. 27 April 2013.
  3. Web site: Visk . Michelle . 2018-09-04 . Historic Baptist Church Merges with Multi-Site Church . 2022-07-14 . Naperville, IL Patch . en.

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