Since 1947, when this institution was founded by a pastor and six parishioners, First Baptist Church has been part of Davis's religious community. The first church building was erected downtown in 1948 and then 50 years later the congregation moved to the much larger current structure on the far west side of town to accommodate a vastly expanded congregation.
Today, members travel from Dixon, Winters, Woodland and other Central Valley communities to attend services here. FBC missionaries visit many foreign countries. Though FBC is an associate of the Conservative Baptist Association of America, FBC members have the final say in all decisions concerning their ministry.
This New Covenant Church is based on the doctrine that all authority in matters of worship is based on Christ's words as found in the Bible. According to a spokesperson, the Davis Church "....recognizes the sole authority of the New Covenant in regard to organization, worship, mission and morals."
The church has supported the travels of missionaries to Italy and Albania. It also has worked with hundreds of UC Davis students since it was founded.
