First Baptist Church South Portsmouth
First Baptist Church South Portsmouth
AI Summary
Self-described as "The Friendly Church on the Corner" and carrying the tagline FORGED IN FAITH, First Baptist Church South Portsmouth traces its roots to 1889 and emphasizes a threefold purpose to Exalt, Evangelize, and Edify through worship, preaching, teaching, small groups, and fellowship. Reverend Danni B. Rogers Sr., installed June 23, 2024, brings a 30+ year retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer background and a Master of Divinity, alongside First Lady Carmelita "Tesha" Rogers, who founded the UIC Women’s Outreach and retired from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth after 33+ years. Visitors will find a recently renovated Gothic sanctuary with stained-glass work in progress, a 250-seat Amlet Fellowship Hall for gatherings, active women’s and men’s ministries (monthly women’s meetings at 10:00 AM; men’s breakfasts and neighborhood walks), youth ministry, and an upcoming Bible study. Practical conveniences include a weekly "Manna from Heaven" radio broadcast, online giving via Givelify, an email newsletter signup and contact page with full address, phone, and email, and an embedded audio/video player noted as "COMING SOON…".
Service Times
Sunday Morning Worship: Sunday 11:00 AM
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📜Version History
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- Name:First Baptist Church South Portsmouth
- Street Address:1445 Centre Ave.
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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- Name:First Baptist Church South Portsmouth
- Website URL:https://www.firstbaptistchurchsp.com
- Summary:Self-described as "The Friendly Church on the Corner" and carrying the tagline FORGED IN FAITH, First Baptist Church South Portsmouth traces its roots to 1889 and emphasizes a threefold purpose to Exalt, Evangelize, and Edify through worship, preaching, teaching, small groups, and fellowship. Reverend Danni B. Rogers Sr., installed June 23, 2024, brings a 30+ year retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer background and a Master of Divinity, alongside First Lady Carmelita "Tesha" Rogers, who founded the UIC Women’s Outreach and retired from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth after 33+ years. Visitors will find a recently renovated Gothic sanctuary with stained-glass work in progress, a 250-seat Amlet Fellowship Hall for gatherings, active women’s and men’s ministries (monthly women’s meetings at 10:00 AM; men’s breakfasts and neighborhood walks), youth ministry, and an upcoming Bible study. Practical conveniences include a weekly "Manna from Heaven" radio broadcast, online giving via Givelify, an email newsletter signup and contact page with full address, phone, and email, and an embedded audio/video player noted as "COMING SOON…".
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Initial church data
Last updated: 3/18/2026