First Baptist Church Marlin is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), a cooperating church of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC), and an active part of the Bi-Stone Baptist Association. These partnerships help us cooperate with like-minded churches to support missions, church planting, theological training, disaster relief, and more—all for the sake of the Gospel.
That said, at our core, we are simply a family of Bible-believing Christians who love Jesus, love people, and desire to grow in our relationship with God. We are committed to doing the Lord’s will, in the Lord’s way, according to the Lord’s Word.
We welcome anyone who is seeking truth, hope, and purpose in Jesus Christ—regardless of denominational background. Whether you’ve grown up Southern Baptist, non-denominational, or are exploring faith for the first time, you are welcome here. We’re not about labels—we’re about loving God, making disciples, and living out the Gospel together.
At First Baptist Church Marlin, our mission is simple but powerful:
Empowering prayerful, servant-hearted disciples to transform our diverse community by making more disciples.
(1 Corinthians 9:22-23) — “To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.”
Our ministry flows from a deep commitment to prayer, discipleship, and serving others. We are rooted in Scripture and driven by these core values:
Prayerfulness (Philippians 4:6)
We seek God’s presence, power, and guidance in every part of our lives and ministry. Prayer fuels our faith and shapes everything we do.
Discipleship (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 4:11-16)
We are devoted to growing as fully committed followers of Jesus by grounding our lives in God’s Word and growing relationally in faith, character, purpose, accountability, and obedience.
Kingdom Multiplication (2 Timothy 2:2)
We passionately reproduce disciples, develop leaders, and expand God’s Kingdom, trusting that healthy discipleship naturally leads to growth.
Servant-hearted Living (Mark 10:45)
Following Jesus’ example, we serve others with humility, love, and compassion, putting others first and living out the Gospel through selfless action.
Family-Centered Ministry (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Acts 16:25-34)
We believe families are the foundation of faith and community. We intentionally invest in marriages, parents, and children to equip households to grow in Christ and disciple the next generation.
Community Transformation (Matthew 5:14-16)
We are committed to being agents of change—bringing spiritual, social, and cultural renewal to our diverse community through love in action and the hope of the Gospel.
Our Foundations
FBC Marlin affirms and holds to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, which outlines the historic beliefs that guide our faith and ministry.
If you have any questions or concerns about what we believe or how we serve, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at fbcmarlintx@gmail.com. We’re here to help and would love to hear from you!