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From engaging children's programs that provide a solid foundation for faith to dynamic youth ministries that foster growth and mentorship, we have a variety of opportunities for young hearts to thrive. Explore our adult ministries that include Bible studies, small groups, and service initiatives, designed to deepen your relationship with God and cultivate authentic community.

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beliefs

See how we view God, Jesus, the Bible, man, and many significant aspects of our faith. Firmly rooted in Scripture, the beliefs guide our decisions as a church.

staff

Meet the leaders who follow their calling, care for our community and set the vision of Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church.

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Hear from God's word through a recent sermon from Pastor Richard.

location

Our address is 1318 15th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301 near the downtown hospital district. 

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families

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groups

We have Bible studies Sunday morning and Wednesday night on campus, and our connect groups meet in homes throughout the week.

serve

Discover how your unique gifts can serve and enhance our church community. Let’s align your talents with our mission together.

discipleship

We have Bible studies Sunday morning and Wednesday night on campus, and our connect groups meet in homes throughout the week.

events

Join us for upcoming events like Easter, VBS, and Bible studies to connect with our church community!

prayer

Submit prayer requests to foster our community’s spiritual growth.

baptism

We have Bible studies Sunday morning and Wednesday night on campus, and our connect groups meet in homes throughout the week.

meet our pastor

richard green

Rick and his wife, Christy, have been married since 1994 and are the proud parents of six children. They faithfully served in the military and answered the call to ministry for over 30 years. Their passion is their children, grandchild, and people in the community. Rick loves to teach the Bible and Christy has been involved in social work for over 20 years. They have served in and outside of the United States and since September of 2022, he has served as our Pastor.

Church Staff

Will Freeman
Will Freeman
Praise Team Leader
Will is an Ole Miss grad and works at a local bank. He loves playing the guitar and rock climbing.  He also has a passion for the Lord. Will has called FABC home for over 10 years and currently leads our worship Team. 
Brian Stump
Brian Stump
Youth Director

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Jon 3–4; 2 Kgs 15; 2 Chr 26
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Isa 1:1–4:1

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the gospel

You don’t have to hit complete rock bottom to have an amazing testimony of how the gospel of Jesus Christ can transform your life.

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Join a community to explore the Bible together and deepen your faith journey through shared insights and encouragement.

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life change through jesus

You don’t have to hit complete rock bottom to have an amazing testimony of how the gospel of Jesus Christ can transform your life.

God created us with purpose, to be in relationship with Him and to enjoy all the fullness of life with Him.


John 3:16


God wants you to know that He loves you and He wants to give you eternal life.


John 10:10


Jesus wants to give you abundance life on earth. 


An abundant life is full of purpose, impact, meaning, peace, joy, love and acceptance.


Do you think everyone you know is experiencing this abundant life? Let’s see what the Bible says about what prevents it.

We have a problem we can’t fix on our own.


Romans 3:23


Humanity's problem is that all have sinned.


What is sin? Like an arrow missing its target, we fall short of God’s intent for us. All of us have done what we should not do and left undone what we should have done.


What is the result of sin? Separation from God


Romans 6:23


Wages are what we earn by our actions. What do we earn by our sin? Death


There are two types of death. What are they? Physical and Spiritual


Our sin separates us from God for eternity unless somehow we are released from paying the price for it.


Hebrews 9:27


What happens after we die? We face judgment for the sin we commit


This looks bleak for us. Some ways peopel have tried to get to God's side are by going to church, praying, and helping people.


God sees the hopeless situation we’re in and provides a way out.


Ephesians 2:8-9


Can our best efforts bridge the separation between us and God? No, we are saved by grace, which is unmerited love. Good works are not enough

We can’t build a bridge to God, but Jesus Christ is God’s bridge to us.


Romans 5:8


How did God show He loves us even though we’re sinners? Jesus died for us to pay the penalty for our sin.


1 Peter 3:18


Why is Jesus dying on the Cross and rising again such good news for us? It allows us to be with God now on Earth and forever in Heaven because Jesus conquered both our sin and death by dying and rising again. That is the Gospel!

Each of us needs to respond to what God is offering us.


John 1:12


How does one become a child of God? By believing and receiving Jesus, trusting in his sacrifice as the payment for your own personal sin.


Revelation 3:20


What is Jesus trying to show here, when he offers to come in and eat with us? That he longs to have a personal relationship with us

Receive Jesus' Gift, which is as Simple as A-B-C


Admit that you are a sinner in need of a Savior and ask God to forgive you and help you turn from sin.


Believe Jesus died for you and rose again, conquering sin and death.


Commit your life to following Jesus, putting your total trust in Him and giving Him decision-making authority as Lord of your life.


Talk to Jesus Right Now


You can talk to Jesus right now to receive him. You can repeat after me or put this in your own words:


“Father God, I know that I am a sinner and that I need you to forgive me. I know that your son Jesus died a painful death and rose again so that my sins could be washed clean. Thank you. I want to make you the Lord of my life, and I will trust and follow You. Everything I have is yours now. In the name of Jesus, amen.”


The Adventure Ahead


Now that we’re restored in our relationship, we get to join him in the restoration of all things on Earth that are broken and damaged by sin! This includes helping your friends have a relationship with Jesus, bringing justice where there is injustice, healing where there is pain, and hope where there is despair.

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