Looking for a welcoming church in Porter, TX? Visit Porter First Baptist Church for uplifting worship and community fellowship. VISIT US AT Porter First WELCOME TO PORTER FIRST Our Mission: To encounter God through meaningful worship. To grow in Christ through ministry and missions, and to educate toward Christian maturity. To go serve while encouraging one another through Christian love. As you plan your visit, below are some things to know. What is the worship service like? Our services last about an hour and fifteen minutes. Our music style is a blend of current contemporary praise & worship and the great hymns of faith. We have a praise team backed by our worship choir. We use a variety of instruments, including horns, percussion, keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars. We teach biblical truths using drama, videos, personal stories, and preaching. What do I wear? Our members and guests typically dress casual. You will find anything from coat and tie to flip flops and T-shirt. Dress modest but to your comfort. Can I become a church member? Our church membership is made up of professing Christians dedicated to biblical truths. You become a member of the church by a Transfer of Membership, Profession of Faith and Baptism, or by a Statement of Faith after attending a one session new members class and meeting briefly with a staff member. Can I serve as a volunteer at church? Yes, there are hundreds of service opportunities within the church and out in the community. We believe every person has gifts and talents that are to be used to serve others. Are you associated with any particular denomination? Yes, we are part of the Southern Baptist Convention (sbc.net ), an organization with more than 16 million members from over 42,000 churches dedicated to sharing the good news of God's love with people around the world in cooperation of like faith. We also cooperate with the Southern Baptists of Texas (sbtexas.com ) convention. What activities do you have for children? We offer a comprehensive ministry to children from birth through 5th grade that includes age specific classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. There are also various special events throughout the summer. Ultimately everything we do for children is centered on the concept of Faith@Home. What activities do you have for students? Our Student Ministry includes 6th through 12th graders. Our students meet in classes on Sunday morning and have a mid-week worship service and Bible study on Wednesday evenings. Do you have a singles ministry? Yes, we have Sunday classes for college-age through older singles. How do I become a Christian? Do you know for certain where you will spend eternity? The Bible records Jesus as saying, "God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16 NIV) . . . but what does that mean? God's Plan is that we spend eternity with Him. We receive eternal life as a free gift from a loving God. "The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23) What are Your Beliefs? The Bible We believe the Bible is the Word of God. Every word in the original writings is inspired by God and is without error. It is accurate in all matters to which it speaks - spiritual, historical, and scientific. It is the supreme and final authority for faith and life. God We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, each of whom possesses equally all the attributes of Deity and the characteristics of personality. Jesus Christ We believe that Jesus Christ is God's Son. He was miraculously born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died to atone for the sins of human beings, was buried, bodily arose from the grave, ascended into heaven and will personally return to establish His kingdom on the earth. The Holy Spirit We believe that the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Godhead, convicts people of sin, regenerates, baptizes, indwells, seals, and empowers believers for holy living. Human Beings We believe that human beings are the special creations of God, made in His image. They fell through the sin of the first man, Adam, and are all born with a sinful nature. All human beings are sinners, separated from God, in need of salvation. The Church We believe the church is a local body of baptized believers with the Lord Jesus Christ as the Head. It exists to worship and serve God, encourage believers in their spiritual growth and share the good news of God’s forgiveness with all people. Salvation We believe salvation is the gift of God. It is received by expressing repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. Every person who truly is saved is eternally secure in Jesus Christ and will spend eternity in heaven, while those who die in their sins will spend eternity in hell. Baptism We believe baptism is an act of obedience for the believer. It is by immersion after salvation and is done in obedience to Jesus Christ's command. Baptism identifies the believer with the local church. For a more in-depth look at our doctrinal position, read the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Learn about Porter First Baptist Church’s mission programs. Join us in serving our community and making a difference worldwide. Porter First MISSIONS MISSION Ministry The purpose of the Missions Ministry at Porter First Baptist Church is to encourage, educate, and inspire the congregation to reach the lost beyond the walls of our church with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mission Teams Our mission teams are divided into 6 different teams: Local, Congregational, National, Cross Cultural, Prayer/Promotional and Global Local Missions Throughout the year, we participate in or offer a variety of local mission activities. Some of these include (but are not limited to): Church Planting, Block Parties, Local Mission Support, Vacation Bible School, Prayer Walks, Men's & Women's Ministry Activities, Student Community Activities, Baptist Campus Ministries, Support local programs, Holiday Celebrations, Kids Hope, AC Ministry, Special Needs and much more.

Engage in the Student Ministry at Porter First Baptist Church. Empowering young people through Bible teachings, fellowship, and fun activities. Porter First STUDENTS STUDENT Ministry Our student ministry offers Junior High and High School students an awesome community where they can belong, build lasting friendships and deepen their walks with God. Sunday Life Groups Life Groups is the Sunday morning Bible study for 6th - 12th grade. Life groups meet every Sunday morning at 9:15am to 10:15am. Wednesdays Encounter Wednesday Encounter meets from 6:30 - 7:30 PM weekly. Through in-depth discipleship and worship, we challenge students to live a Christ honoring life in faith and obedience to God’s word. We understand that the teenage years can be difficult to navigate for many, but we also know that these years are a critical time for spiritual growth and maturity. Encounter Student Ministry at Porter First Baptist seeks to provide a solid foundation of biblical truth that prepares them to confront and navigate the challenges they will face throughout their lives.

Get to know the dedicated staff at Porter First Baptist Church. Our team is here to serve you and help guide you in your faith journey. STAFF Welcome to Porter First Taylor! Taylor Carper Pastor to Children Taylor was born in Houston Texas and grew up in the Atascocita area. He prayed for salvation when he was 11 years old and baptized at 12. At 18 received the call into ministry during his church’s disciple now. He went to the University of Houston for his Undergrad and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for his Masters in Christian Education. He has been serving in Preschool and Children’s ministry in volunteer and full time service for over 20 years. He is married to Kristen and they have one daughter named Story. He enjoys college football and basketball, working out, and reading. Rob Ray Senior Pastor rob@porterfirst.org Troy Cates Pastor of Worship & Senior Adults troy@porterfirst.org Ben Ellis Pastor to Students ben@porterfirst.org Taylor Carper Pastor to Children taylor@porterfirst.org Emma Smith Ministry Assistant Senior Pastor Assistant emma@porterfirst.org Linda Stich Ministry Assistant Finances & Education linda@porterfirst.org

Support the mission and ministry of Porter First Baptist Church. Give online to help further our outreach and community programs. Porter First Giving Giving Our God is a God of Radical Generosity. When the Apostle Paul wanted to encourage an urban church in a culture to be people of radical generosity, he pointed them to this truth about God seen most clearly in the giving of His Son. Radical generosity is generosity that flows from an encounter with this radically generous God we meet in the gospel of Jesus Christ. When the gospel takes root in our lives, it becomes the story that shapes, informs, and defines the decisions and direction of our lives. So, just like Christ, we gladly become poor, giving sacrificially of our lives to enrich the lives of others. Just as our Savior poured himself out to rescue and enrich our lives, so we should pour out our lives to rescue and enrich the lives of others – not just friends and family, but even those who are removed from us. ways to give Text Text FBCPORTER to 73256 The reply link will prompt you initially to set up your giving method. You can give a one-time gift or set up a recurring text gift. In Person You can bring your gift to any of our worship services to drop in one of our offering receptacles outside the Worship Center doors or bring your gift to the church office during regular weekly office hours. Online You can give a one-time gift or set up a recurring online gift. GIVE ONLINE Check You can give by mailing your check to PO Box 650, Porter, TX 77365.

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Explore the Creative Arts ministry at Porter First Baptist Church. Get involved with music, art, drama, and more to glorify God. Porter First CREATIVE ARTS CREATIVE ARTS Ministry The purpose of the Creative Arts ministry is to inspire all people to worship God, and to bring glory to Him through the use of the creative talents He has given us. Worship Choir The Worship Choir is for adults who enjoy singing with others and are willing to attend weekly rehearsals. This choir sings most Sundays as well as for special seasonal events. The Worship Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room. Student Choir Student Choir is for grades 6-12 and meets on Sunday afternoons at 5:00 PM in the Choir Room. This choir meets from September until May, sings in worship periodically and joins the Worship Choir on some songs. Soloists in our multi-generational worship times are chosen out of this ensemble. Children's Choir Children's Choir is for grades 1-5 and our Preschool Choir is for 4 & 5 years through Kindergarten. These groups meet on Wednesdays at 6 PM. These choirs meet from September until May and present a Christmas musical, sing in worship periodically and join the Worship Choir on some songs. Soloists in our multi-generational worship times are chosen out of these ensembles. Praise Team Vocalists from our Worship Choir are chosen by the Worship Pastor to provide vocal leadership during congregational worship. These teams sing on a rotation basis and rehearse on Wednesday nights following Worship Choir rehearsal. Band The Worship Band plays for congregational worship and accompanies the choir. This group rehearses at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays and on Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM. Participation is by invitation following an interview with the Worship Pastor. Please contact troy@porterfirst.org for more information. Tech Team The technical arts team is comprised of volunteers running the sound, lights, lyric computer, cameras, and video production console. If you are interested in being trained in one or more of these areas, please contact troy@porterfirst.org Drama If you have talents in acting or writing, we would love to have you use these abilities as we have need in our worship. Please contact troy@porterfirst.org to get more information about how you can serve. Choir Member Page FAQ How can I join the music ministry? Choirs are age-graded. There is no audition process for our choirs. To be a part of a praise team or band, email Troy for an interview and audition. What types of music do you perform? We sing a variety of styles here at Porter First - traditional, contemporary, Southern Gospel, etc. On any given Sunday you might hear hymns mixed with contemporary worship songs. Our congregation (and our worship pastor) loves all types of music and so our worship sound reflects that eclectic style. Do I need to have prior musical experience to participate? While reading music is a helpful skill, none of our choirs require you to read music. We will teach you your part. What instruments are used in the music ministry? We use a variety of instruments including piano, keyboard, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and drums. We also welcome wind and stringed instruments to become part of our ensemble! How often does the music ministry rehearse? Most of our groups rehearse once a week. Check our weekly schedule to find rehearsal times for the group you are interested in. I am not musical, how can I participate in the Worship Ministry? Our worship services each week require many people working behind the scenes running all of our technology. We need sound board operators, lyric computer operators, light board operators, camera people, and live stream directors. We also need music librarians and helpers in preschool and children's choirs. For seasonal events we need decorators, painters, carpenters, seamstresses and artists.

Stay updated with the latest events at Porter First Baptist Church. Join us for community activities, worship services, and more! Porter First Events get involved WEEKLY EVENTS Sundays: • 9:15 AM Life Groups for All Ages • 10:30 AM Worship, Children's Church • 5:00 PM College & Career Bible Study (Year-Round), Student Choir, Adult & Children Bible Studies (Sep-May) Wednesdays: • 6:00 PM Preschool & Children's Choir (Sep-May) • 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, Adult Choir Rehearsal, Student Ministry, and Gear Up for Preschool & Children UPCOMING EVENTS Ladies Banquet Ladies, registration opens on August 2 for the Ladies Banquet! Join us for Created, Crafted and Called with Guest Speaker Rachel Norris of Joy Potters. Tickets are just $15 each—buy one for yourself and bless a friend with another! Ticket Sales Close on September 9, 2026! September 12, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Porter First Baptist Church, Farm to Market Road 1314, Porter, TX, USA Register Men's Life U Class- Spiritual Leadership Spiritual Leadership stands as a proven classic for developing such leadership. J. Oswald Sanders, a Christian leader for nearly seventy years, presents the key principles of leadership in both the temporal and spiritual realms. He illustrates his points with examples from Scripture and biographies of eminent men of God, such as Moses, Nehemiah, the apostle Paul, David Livingstone, Charles Spurgeon, and others. Cost: $10.00. Cost: $10.00. Registration required. September 13, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 24570 FM1314, Porter, TX 77365, USA Register First Connections Class Ready to learn more about Porter First? Join our first connections class to learn more about us! Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 12 PM - 1 PM 24570 FM1314, Porter, TX 77365, USA Register Ladies Life U Bible Class "Angels" Ladies - join us in an 8-week study about Angels on Sunday evenings at 5:00. The cost of the book with video access is a suggested donation of $10. Childcare is provided but you must specify the number of children and their ages so that we have an adequate number of childcare providers. October 4 - November 22, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 24570 FM1314, Porter, TX 77365, USA Register Pastor Appreciation Ice Cream Social Join us in the large foyer immediately following morning worship to celebrate our pastors. There will be all kinds of individually wrapped ice cream and a basket for each pastor where you can leave cards, gifts, etc. October 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 24570 FM1314, Porter, TX 77365, USA Trunk or Treat Get ready to join the fun! We’re looking for creative and silly decorated vehicles to be part of this year’s PFBC Trunk or Treat. Register your car, truck, or SUV to hand out candy and bring smiles to kids of all ages. Costumes, themed trunks are highly encouraged! Please refrain from themes, clothing, or decorations involving witches, ghosts, spirits, etc. Think "Fall Festival" Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve your spot. Let’s make this a safe, festive, and unforgettable night for the whole community! October 25, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 24570 FM1314, Porter, TX 77365, USA Register BACK NEXT