FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLINTON, INC.

What FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLINTON, INC. does

First Baptist Church of Clinton, Inc. is a Christian congregation and nonprofit religious organization founded in 1962 and headquartered at 225 N. Main Street, Clinton, Tennessee. It serves individuals and families in the Clinton and Anderson County area through two Sunday worship services (8:30am Contemporary in the Family Life Center and 10:40am Traditional in the Sanctuary), Wednesday programming, and a portfolio of approximately 14 ministries including Life Groups (small-group Bible study), Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry (REFUGE), Women's Ministry, Music Ministry, Encore (senior adults), a Daycare, and the Christian Service Center food and clothing pantry (operating since October 7, 1986).

The church is dually affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), supporting global missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the CBF Global Missions Offering, including Ukraine relief efforts. Its operational technology is limited to a church management system and online streaming via Facebook (@heartofclinton) and YouTube, with no proprietary AI, app, or API integrations documented. Media products include the 'Elisha's Bears' pastor's podcast, the 'We Are First Baptist Clinton' video series, and the monthly Friendly Guide newsletter.

The business model is nonprofit: the church does not charge for worship, ministry programs, or core community services. Funding comes from voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members (accepted online via the website and in-person during services), supplemented by nominal fees at the Daycare and certain programs. The church is led by Pastor Danny Chisholm (since 2019), supported by 9 employees and a team of part-time ministers and lay leadership, with no parent entity, subsidiaries, or external ownership.

Name

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLINTON, INC.

Legal name

First Baptist Church of Clinton, Inc.

Website

https://fbclinton.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

First Baptist Church of Clinton, Inc. is a nonprofit Baptist congregation in Clinton, Tennessee, providing worship services, Christian education, youth and children's ministries, a daycare, and community outreach through its Family Life Center and Christian Service Center food pantry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Community outreach programs
• Christian education ministries
• Youth and children's ministry
• Faith-based community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from congregation members during worship services and through online giving platforms. Church accepts donations via website and in-person during services.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

First Baptist Church of Clinton, Inc. operates as a Christian congregation providing weekly worship services (contemporary and traditional), Bible study through LifeGroups, age-specific ministries for children, youth, women, and seniors, a Christian Service Center food and clothing pantry, a Family Life Center with fitness and sports programs, a daycare, and music ministry programs. The church is dually affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and supports missions locally and globally.

Product overview

First Baptist Church of Clinton, Inc. is a religious organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of spiritual, educational, and community programs. The church operates as a single unified ministry with multiple interconnected programs including Sunday worship services (Contemporary and Traditional), Life Groups (small group Bible study), Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry (REFUGE), Women's Ministry, Encore (senior adult ministry), Music Ministry, and the Daycare. The church also operates community outreach programs including the Christian Service Center (food pantry), Family Life Center (wellness and recreation facility), and Upward Basketball Program. Media offerings include the Elisha's Bears podcast, We Are First Baptist Clinton video series, and the monthly Friendly Guide newsletter. The church utilizes Facebook and YouTube for live streaming and on-demand content delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Christian Service Center: A ministry program providing free food and clothing to community members in need, operating since October 7, 1986
• Family Life Center (FLC)
• Clinton Upward
• LifeGroups

Products and services

• Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services including Contemporary (8:30am) and Traditional (10:40am), with mid-week activities including FBC Kids, Prayer Meeting, Youth REFUGE, and Adult Choir on Wednesdays. Open to congregants and visitors in Clinton, Tennessee.
• Life Groups Small group Bible study and fellowship gatherings held Sunday mornings at 9:30am, providing opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, support, and community service.
• Children's Ministry Age-appropriate spiritual formation programs for children including Sunday morning activities, Wednesday night FBC Kids programming, and seasonal events such as Vacation Bible School and Easter Egg Hunts.
• Youth Ministry (REFUGE) Spiritual development and fellowship programs for middle and high school students, meeting Wednesday evenings as Youth REFUGE, with additional activities, trips, and service opportunities throughout the year.
• Family Life Center (FLC) Multi-use facility providing fitness and wellness programs (TurboFit, FitClub/P90X, BodyWorks CardioMix, Yoga, Tai Chi), sports facilities (Upward Basketball, Pickleball, open gym), and event hosting for receptions, movie nights, and church celebrations.
• Christian Service Center Community outreach ministry providing free food and clothing pantry services to area residents, operating on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, with 400 food baskets provided during Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
• Daycare Childcare services operated by the church for working families in the community.
• Music Ministry Choir and musical worship programs including the Adult Choir meeting Wednesday evenings at 7:15pm, and a contemporary praise team leading worship at the 8:30am Sunday service.
• Women's Ministry Spiritual fellowship and service opportunities for women in the church community.
• Encore Ministry Ministry program for senior adults providing fellowship, activities, and spiritual enrichment.
• Upward Basketball Program Youth basketball league offered in partnership with Second Baptist Church Clinton, providing a safe and affirming atmosphere for children to learn and play basketball.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400 food baskets provided annually during holiday season to community members in need

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CBF Ukraine Relief FundminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Church supports CBF-established Ukraine Relief Fund providing humanitarian aid to refugees from the conflict in Ukraine, leveraging long-established ministries and secure relationships.
• SBC Send ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Church channels support through Southern Baptist Convention's Send Relief organization for Ukraine relief efforts, including prayer guides compiled from missionaries in the region.
• Anderson County Community Resource Fair PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2021Hosted the '21 Anderson County Community Resource Fair with 64 participating agencies, providing community networking and resource connections for Anderson County residents.
• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2020Church is dually affiliated with CBF, supporting global missions through the Global Missions Offering. CBF missionaries serve in Kyiv, Ukraine and surrounding areas, with the church providing financial support through the Christmas Offering.
• Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2020Dually affiliated with SBC, supporting international missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. SBC missionaries are supported through this partnership, with relief efforts coordinated through Send Relief and IMB.
• Second Baptist Church ClintonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2016Clinton Upward is a ministry association of First and Second Baptist Churches in Clinton, Tennessee, providing basketball programs in a safe and affirming atmosphere for children.
• Clinton Community Holy Week ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in ecumenical Holy Week services with other Clinton-area churches including St. Mark United Methodist Church, demonstrating community-wide Christian unity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• First Baptist Church of Knoxville: Larger SBC-affiliated Baptist church in the Knoxville metro area. Broad incumbent: serves the same regional population, draws from overlapping Anderson County feeder communities, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Immanuel Baptist Church (Nashville): Long-standing SBC-affiliated Baptist church in Nashville, Tennessee. Broad incumbent: same state, same SBC denominational affiliation, comparable program portfolio (worship, education, missions) at larger urban scale.
• Brentwood Baptist Church: Large SBC-affiliated multi-campus church near Nashville, Tennessee. Broad incumbent: same denomination, comparable ministries (worship, children, students, missions, fitness), operates multi-site — illustrates the multi-site trajectory the subject church has not yet pursued.
• Bellevue Baptist Church: Large SBC-affiliated megachurch in Cordova (Memphis area), Tennessee. Broad incumbent: same SBC convention, parallel missions/Lottie Moon infrastructure, comparable community-service orientation, but operating at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Second Baptist Church of Clinton: Co-located Baptist church in Clinton, TN. Already a ministry partner via the Clinton Upward basketball program. Direct peer: same town, same denomination family, overlapping community demographic.
• First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge: Nearby Tennessee Baptist congregation in adjacent Anderson County-adjacent community (Oak Ridge). Direct peer: same denomination, similar small-city footprint, comparable program structure.
• St. Mark United Methodist Church (Clinton): Co-located Protestant congregation in Clinton, TN. Direct peer: same town, ecumenical partner in Clinton Community Holy Week services, competes for the same pool of Protestant seekers in Anderson County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDO_xYorADOHM8atgdEbjLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/heartofclinton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-baptist-church-of-clinton-inc.

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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