Ministries
The ministries at First Baptist Church offer an opportunity for God’s people to use the gifts He has given us to serve others, build up His church, and share the gospel with our Keyport community.
Discipleship & Fellowship
Mon-Fri | 8:00-9:00 AM
Weekday Prayer
Weekday Prayer offers an opportunity to gather in the sanctuary each weekday morning for a time of prayer and encouragement. Everyone is welcome to join us from 8:00–9:00 AM as we pray and seek the Lord together.
Tuesdays | 7:00-8:00 PM
Adult Bible Study
Bible Study is open to anyone, including those who do not attend a church. The study covers a topical study or Bible book, and covers general questions about God, heaven, and current issues of our day to specific Bible questions. Enter by 3rd Street door.
3rd Sundays | After Service
Lunch & Fellowship
Lunch & Fellowship takes place on the third Sunday of each month following the service and offers a special time to enjoy a meal together. Visitors are welcome to join us and are not expected to bring anything. Just come as you are!
For Every Season in Life
Pastoral Care
Our pastor and deacons nurture the spiritual needs of those in our church through discipleship, biblical guidance, counseling, and personal encouragement. This also includes home and hospital visits, marriage counseling, and pre-marital counseling.
Women’s Ministries
Ladies' Bible Study
Thursdays | 9:00 AM
Hosted at the Parsonage, women gather weekly to study various books of the Bible, biblical topics, or how the Bible addresses issues facing women today. Current study: Christ in our life, Christ in our mind, Christ as our goal, Christ as our strength (Philippians).
Women’s Ministries
Ladies' Brunch
Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 | 9:00 AM
The Ladies' Brunch meets bi-monthly on the upper level of the church for brunch, fellowship, a devotional, and opportunities to hear personal testimonies. All women are welcome to join us.
Men’s Ministries
Men's Breakfast Fellowship
Sep 7, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14 | 9:00 AM
Our Men's Breakfast Fellowship meets monthly and includes breakfast, fellowship, and discussion on issues that men face in today's society. All men are welcome to attend and encouraged to bring guests. Entrance on 3rd Street, in Fellowship Hall on the left as you enter.
Children Ministries
Truth Trackers
1st-6th Grade | 6:45-8:00 PM - Thursdays
Truth Trackers helps children lock in biblical truth and live out their faith through Bible memory, Bible devotions, and Bible lessons. We meet September-May. Located in the Fellowship Hall.
Children Ministries
Children’s Church
5-9 years | Sundays
Children learn truths from the Bible, play games, sing songs, learn Bible stories, make crafts, and have lots of fun. Children are dismissed from the worship service right before the pastor's sermon.
Children Ministries
Nursery
0-5 years | Sundays
Available during the Sunday morning worship service at 10:00 AM. The nursery is located on the upper level of the church, in our educational wing.
Outreach Ministries
Stories in the Park
1st & 3rd Saturdays | 10:00-11:00 AM
During the summer months, Stories in the Park is an outreach ministry where women from First Baptist Church meet at the park twice a month to read children’s stories and connect with local families. This is an opportunity to build relationships with parents and children throughout the Keyport community.
Outreach Ministries
FBC Speedway
2nd & 4th Thursdays | 7:00-8:00 PM
FBC Speedway is a slot car ministry that brings together racing, fellowship, and a devotional from God's Word twice a month. Bring your own slot car or use one provided by the church for some friendly competition and time together. Located on the lower level of the church.
Outreach Ministries
Discovery Bible Study
Fridays | 7:00-8:00 PM
Located at the Parsonage, Discovery Bible Study is a welcoming place to explore the Bible and ask questions. This time is especially suited for those who are curious about Christianity, have questions about the Bible, or want to understand what Christians believe.
Global Missions
We partner with local and international organizations committed to faithfully proclaiming the gospel and making disciples among all nations. The following ministries are currently supported by our church annually.
ABWE
ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelism) is a global family of ministries that exists to fulfill the Great Commission by multiplying leaders, churches, and missions movements among every people.
Liebenzell USA
Ned & Marisol Farnsworth – Ecuador
Liebenzell USA is a global missionary organization and retreat center that exists to help people worldwide come to know Jesus Christ through the H.E.E.D. model that guides missionaries and community support efforts: Humanitarian Aid, Evangelism, Education, and Discipleship.
MissionGO
Isaac & Julianne Gutierrez – New Jersey
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MissionGO is a global organization encouraging and serving missionaries who are called by the Holy Spirit to serve the Lord as He leads them. Isaac & Julianne Gutierrez’s ministry focuses on mobilization and discipleship, equipping and sending individuals into global missions. Isaac primarily works in the Northeast, building relationships and mobilizing students from Liberty University, Lancaster Bible College, and Cairn University.
International Project
Kevin & Jeanne King – New York
International Project is a Christian missionary organization that starts churches through Unreached People Groups living outside their homelands.
Military Evangelism
Dave & Patty Mason – North Carolina
Military Evangelism seeks out lost Marines and Sailors, and also acts as a “rescue mission” to young Christians who join the military and find themselves away from church for the first time in their life. The goal is to bring them back into fellowship with the saints and direct them back to the local church.
Word of Life
Mihai & Ana Laura Bucur – Romania
Johnny & Thays Furst – Austria
Dave & Kate Huizing – USA
David & Amanda Kirabira – Uganda
Word of Life is committed to the purpose of reaching our generation by creating opportunities for youth and families in over 80 countries around the world to experience their faith and share the message of salvation with those who have never heard.
Local Missions
Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry
The Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry is a non-profit volunteer community service organization providing food assistance and additional services for low-income families and Senior Citizens requiring ongoing or temporary assistance in the Northern Bayshore area of Monmouth County.
​Solutions Pregnancy and Health Center
Solutions Pregnancy and Health Center helps women facing pregnancy decisions with free options coaching, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and STD testing in a private, supportive setting. They have two locations in Central New Jersey. A Medical clinic in Shrewsbury, NJ, and a second office in Freehold, NJ. All services are free of charge.
Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor is a faith-based initiative in Monmouth County, NJ, with a mission to mobilize the Church to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. They provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to thousands of children and adults throughout Monmouth County each year, including helping with housing, utilities, mental health referrals, Christmas gifts, senior assistance, prayer, and free furniture.
P.E.T.E.R. Puppets
Led by Chris Hendrickson, P.E.T.E.R. Puppets is an evangelistic puppet ministry serving children and families throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania through music, biblical storytelling, and creative productions that share the truths of God’s Word.
Opportunities to Serve
We encourage you to participate in the life and service of First Baptist Church. Use the gifts God has given you to serve through existing ministries or prayerfully explore opportunities to start new areas of ministry.