First
Baptist Newark began as a mission church born from the loving sponsor
of First Southern Baptist Church of Hayward in 1952. The current
congregation is made up of a diverse population of believers and disciples of Jesus Christ
in Tri-City and greater bay area. By the grace of God, the
congregation always maintains its focus on Gospel mission. The
church provides support for poor and needy through a local
food bank as well as
sponsors overseas missions in countries of Macau, Mexico and
Africa.
Statement
of Faith
First
Baptist Newark is a member of
Southern Baptist Convention. We adopt the year 2000 Baptist Faith and
Message.
Dr.
Raymond
Meyer first joined First Baptist Church of Newark in 1991. Although he
left for a few years to continue his education, he eventually returned
to the place that he calls home. Raymond says, "I consider First
Baptist my home church. Through the years, this fellowship has always
been a warm and welcoming place for me and my family..."