First Baptist Church Greensboro

What First Baptist Church Greensboro does

First Baptist Church Greensboro is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit founded in 1859 and headquartered at 1000 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina. It operates as a congregation affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) rather than the Southern Baptist Convention, and publicly identifies as inclusive, affirming and welcoming people of all sexualities and gender identities and ordaining women since 1975 (Rev. Geneva Metzger). The church delivers a multi-program religious and community portfolio organized around weekly Sunday worship services (10:30 am) with Sunday School (9:30 am) and Wednesday evening programming, plus year-round age-segmented ministries covering children, youth, college students, and senior adults. It operates a wholly-owned weekday Preschool (First Baptist Church Preschool, also a 501(c)(3)) serving children 6 weeks through 5 years old using Pinnacle Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears, with monthly tuition of $275-$425 tied to days attended (2-5 days/week). Beyond direct ministries, FBC maintains 20+ domestic and international mission partnerships (Meals on Wheels for 60+ years, Greensboro Urban Ministry, Habitat for Humanity, YWCA Family Shelter, Hope Academy, Interactive Resource Center, Africa Exchange, Church World Service, and others across Italy, Kenya, Austria, Netherlands, and Spain) and administers the Carter Trust Fund for broader Guilford County Baptist churches.

The church generates revenue exclusively through donation-based streams and earned program fees, with no product commercialization or external grants visible in the data. Primary funding sources include tithes and offerings (in-service plate, mail, online), recurring online giving through AccessACS, mobile giving via the Tithe.ly iOS/Android app, text-to-give (text FBCGSO to 73256), and bequest/stock/IRA transfers into the multi-fund Endowment Trust (W. Randall Lolley, Capital Assets, Missions, and Claud B. & Louise L. Bowen Scholarship sub-funds) and the 1957-established Carter Trust Fund. The Preschool generates tuition revenue supplemented by the VIA Scholarship Fund for financial assistance, and seasonal programs (Vacation Bible School at $25/child with $60 family max; Easter Flowers at $10; Trivia Night fundraiser) provide nominal fee-based income. Distribution is single-campus physical plus limited digital extension via YouTube sermon archive (2022-2026), live-streamed services, and the REALM member-directory mobile app.

The technical footprint is intentionally thin: no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capability, and reliance on third-party SaaS (Realm, Tithe.ly, AccessACS, YouTube, Google Forms, SignUpGenius) for operations. Pastoral staff is led by Senior Pastor Alan Sherouse with Associate Pastor Courtney Willis (currently on sabbatical June 2-August 15, 2026), Pastor Amy Starr Russell, Preschool Director Autumn Culbreth (transitioning summer 2026 to Christina McCord, hired April 13, 2026), and honorary Congregational Associate Rev. Buck Cochran (retired early 2025). The church is governed by its congregation through regular Church Conferences, Deacons, and standing committees, with Tyler Smith ordained March 8, 2026 as the newest minister following a December congregational vote. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees.

Name

First Baptist Church Greensboro

Legal name

First Baptist Church Greensboro

Website

https://fbcgso.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First Baptist Church Greensboro is a 501(c)(3) Cooperative Baptist Fellowship-affiliated congregation founded in 1859 in Greensboro, NC, providing worship services, age-segmented ministries, a weekday faith-based preschool, and 20+ community mission partnerships funded through donations, preschool tuition, and multi-fund endowment trusts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (61), Child Care Services (624410)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Community ministry
• Faith-based preschool
• Baptist congregation

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and visitors give financially to honor God with resources provided. Giving is framed as an act of worship. Traditional methods include offering plate during worship service, checks by mail, and church office drops.
2. Online and Mobile Giving: One-time or recurring gifts through church website using AccessACS platform, bank bill pay systems, and Tithe.ly mobile app. Text-to-give option available by texting FBCGSO to 73256.
3. Endowment Trust Gifts: Long-term contributions managed by the North Carolina Baptist Foundation. Includes W. Randall Lolley Endowment Fund, Capital Assets Endowment Fund, and Missions Endowment Fund. Receives bequests, stock transfers, and IRA distributions.
4. Carter Trust Fund: Established fund for Baptist churches in Guilford County to receive funds for church establishment, construction, maintenance, and operation. Church serves as administering institution.
5. Preschool Tuition: Faith-based preschool program for children 6 weeks to 5 years. Monthly tuition based on days attended (2-5 days per week, $275-$425/month). Includes VIA Scholarship Fund for financial assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

First Baptist Church Greensboro is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship-affiliated religious congregation providing weekly Sunday worship services (10:30 am), Sunday School (9:30 am), and midweek programming. It operates a licensed weekday preschool for children 6 weeks to 5 years, runs youth, college, and senior adult ministries, and engages in extensive community mission partnerships across Greensboro and internationally.

Product overview

First Baptist Church Greensboro is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship-affiliated church offering a diverse portfolio of religious and community programs. The core offerings include weekly Sunday worship services (10:30 am) and Sunday School (9:30 am), along with a comprehensive Weekday Preschool serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old using Pinnacle Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears. The church provides year-round ministries including Youth Ministry, College Ministry, Senior Adults Ministry (with yoga and Tool Time Ministry), and an extensive Missions Ministry partnering with over 20 organizations. Seasonal programs include Vacation Bible School, Music Camp, Trail Tuesdays hiking group, Summer Choir, and various book clubs. The church offers multiple online giving options through AccessACS and Tithe.ly, maintains a sermon archive on YouTube, and operates endowment and trust funds for long-term financial stewardship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• First Baptist Church Preschool: Weekday preschool program for children 6 weeks through 5 years old
• Community Garden at FBC
• Endowment Trust
• Carter Trust Fund

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship services held on Sundays at 10:30 am, offered in-person at the Greensboro campus with sermons also streamed via YouTube. Open to members and visitors.
• Sunday School Bible study classes for all ages held Sunday mornings at 9:30 am, including the Agape Class for older adults and other age-specific groups.
• First Baptist Church Preschool (Weekday School) A 501(c)(3) nonprofit weekday preschool program serving children from 6 weeks through 5 years old, using Pinnacle Curriculum combined with Handwriting Without Tears for PreK classes. Monthly tuition based on days attended (2-5 days per week, $275-$425/month).
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Summer VBS program for children aged 4 through completed 5th grade, featuring faith formation activities, snacks, T-shirt, and Thursday evening dinner and celebration. $25 per child with $60 family maximum.
• Music Camp Free afternoon summer music program for rising 1st-6th graders held July 20-23 from 12:30-3pm, following VBS to create a full-day experience.
• Youth Ministry Programs for youth including summer mission trips, Passport Camps, Trail Tuesdays hiking group, and various fellowship activities.
• College Ministry Ministry specifically for college students, including Cooperative Baptist Student Fellowship partnerships at UNCG.
• Senior Adults Ministry Ministry for adults 55+ including Gentle Yoga classes, Tool Time Ministry for home maintenance assistance, ROMEO lunch group, and Lunch & Learn programs.
• Missions Ministry Church mission program partnering with over 20 ministry organizations including Africa Exchange, Backpack Beginnings, Baptist Women in Ministry, Habitat for Humanity, and various local and global missionaries.
• Community Garden Church garden program with acronym SHARE (Sending healthy food, Honor with flowers, All inclusive, Reaching out, Educating) providing volunteering opportunities and fresh produce donations.
• Trail Tuesdays Summer hiking program meeting Tuesday mornings at 7am at various local trails, providing fellowship and outdoor activity.
• Midweek Programs Wednesday evening programming including adult classes (such as Christian Values in the Roman World, Why Did Jesus Die?), children's and youth activities, and community meals.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary denominational affiliation. FBC disassociated from Southern Baptist Convention and partners with CBF for missions support, denominational connections, and theological alignment with progressive Baptist values.
• Africa ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner supporting international development and exchange programs.
• Backpack BeginningsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports childhood hunger relief through backpack feeding programs.
• Baptist Women in MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization for women in Baptist ministry. FBC supports through donations in honor of women pastors.
• Baptist Children's HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides care for children and families through Baptist children's homes.
• Church World ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization for refugees and disaster relief.
• Community Housing SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports affordable housing through Paint the Town and Ramp-a-Thon programs.
• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level CBF affiliate for regional Baptist connections.
• Greensboro Urban MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood pantry collections and emergency assistance for Greensboro community.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding affordable housing in partnership with local Habitat chapter.
• Hope AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational support organization serving Greensboro students.
• Interactive Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay resource center for people experiencing homelessness in Greensboro.
• Meals on WheelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBC has delivered meals for over 60 years on the 3rd Friday of each month.
• MetanoiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community development organization in North Charleston.
• Mustard Seed Community HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth services for uninsured and underinsured community members.
• New Arrivals InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports refugee resettlement through backpack stuffing for refugee students.
• Peacehaven FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm-based community for adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Piedmont International FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelcome the Stranger initiative for refugee and immigrant welcome.
• StepUp GreensborominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic mobility program connecting residents to resources and opportunities.
• Wheels 4 HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides affordable vehicles to families in need.
• YWCA Family ShelterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-round family shelter. FBC serves dinner monthly, collects supplies, and provides volunteers.
• Guilford Education AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational support and resources for Guilford County schools.
• UNC Greensboro - School of Human Development and Family StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing practicum placements for child development students in the preschool program.
• North Carolina Baptist FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvests and manages the church's Endowment Trust funds with socially responsible securities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pullen Memorial Baptist Church: Historic progressive Baptist church in Raleigh, NC, affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Comparable in theology (affirming, CBF-aligned, critical of SBC), size, and community-mission orientation to FBC Greensboro.
• Wilshire Baptist Church: Well-known progressive Baptist church in Dallas, TX, formerly SBC-affiliated. Closely comparable in CBF-style alignment, affirming stance on women and LGBTQ+ members, and community-ministry emphasis.
• Broadway Baptist Church: Progressive Baptist church in Fort Worth, TX, with a similar affirming posture and historically aligned with CBF/Alliance of Baptists. Comparable mission-program breadth and inclusive theological identity.
• Watts Street Baptist Church: Progressive Baptist congregation in Durham, NC, also affiliated with CBF. Comparable in affirming theological stance, congregational size, and emphasis on social-justice-oriented mission work.
• First Baptist Church Asheville: Progressive Baptist church in Asheville, NC, affiliated with CBF/Alliance of Baptists. Comparable in congregational size, denominational positioning, and breadth of community outreach.
• First Baptist Church Charlotte: Historic Baptist church in Charlotte, NC with similar progressive trajectory and CBF-adjacent orientation. Comparable urban-downtown footprint, preschool operation, and multi-generational program portfolio.
• Myers Park Baptist Church: Large historic progressive Baptist church in Charlotte, NC. Comparable CBF-affiliated, women-pastor-affirming congregation with extensive mission partnerships and community programs; a scaled-up version of FBC's model.

Others

• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: Denominational network to which FBC is directly affiliated. Comparable as the umbrella organization supporting FBC's missions funding and theological alignment, though not a congregational peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchGreensboro
• Instagraminstagram.com/fbcgso
• Xx.com/fbcgso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-baptist-church-greensboro

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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