First Baptist Church has been sharing the word and work of God in Wilson and the three county areas of Ellsworth, Russell and Lincoln since before 1910. It began as a totally Czech ministry Bible study held in a country school house, then gradually changed to English as the population of the area changed.

We are an independent Baptist church fellowshipping with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GARBC) nationally and the Mid-Continent Association of Regular Baptist Churches (MARBC) on a statewide basis. Our ministry can be described in three simple words: Exalting, Equipping, and Evangelizing. Exalting Jesus Christ, equipping Christians for spiritual service, and evangelizing the lost is evident in every area of our church.