First Baptist Church of Palmer is a dynamic, growing congregation working to minister effectively in Jesus' name from the Matsu Valley to the world. Our campus is located at the intersection of Moore Road, Helen Drive , and Felton Street across from the Alaska State Fairgrounds, on the southern edge of Palmer. Our
campus offers a view of Pioneer Peak and the Knik Glacier. You can see the church campus on the hill to the west from intersection of Glenn Highway and Inner Springer Loop Road.

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Our Sunday worship schedule begins with Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 AM continuing with worship service at 10:30 AM.  Throughout the week we offer numerous opportunities for discipleship growth and mission education. Our Pastor, Dr. Bruce V. Rowell; Worship Arts Pastor, Dr. Chuck Esary; our Ministry Development Coordinator, Kay Carter; Ministry Assistant, Sheryl Wagner and church members look forward to meeting and serving you in Christ's name. You can also find out more information by calling (907)745-4483.

Who Are We

Brief History of FBC Palmer: First Baptist Church of Palmer was founded as a mission of FBC Anchorage in the early 1950’s.  The congregation worshipped in the original building on Bailey Street until December 1996 when it moved into a new church facility on Cobb Street .  Dr. Bruce Rowell became Pastor in July 1997.  As numerical growth was occurring, God moved in a grand and miraculous way that led to the relocation to the current church campus on Helen Drive in a worship center with a capacity over 500.  Plans are underway to continue development of church facilities with the addition of a multi-purpose facility that will include space for recreation ministries, a children’s ministry center, food services, and expanded church offices.

Kay Carter joined the staff in January 2004 as Ministry Development Coordinator, Sheryl Wagner in June 2004 as Office Manager and Bookkeeper, and Dr. Chuck Esary in October 2007 as Worship Pastor. 

Today, First Baptist Church is at its strongest ever, and continues to grow.  Every week brings new friends.  New ministries are being birthed.  Persons come to FBC and find vibrant, genuine worship experiences, small groups and class that build friendships, and ministries that touch real-life needs.  God has a place of service and blessing for everyone who joins FBC.  We’re doing our best to help persons become “fully functioning followers of Jesus.”

First Baptist participates with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Alaska Baptist Convention, and the Hatcher Pass Baptist Association to support over 10,000 full-time career missionaries around the world.

If you want to know more about First Baptist Church, our faith, our ministries or membership (it has its privileges!), contact us.  Better yet, come worship with us and see for yourself what it’s like to experience life in a community of persons where Jesus is Lord.