First Baptist Church of Norfolk

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• Name:First Baptist Church of Norfolk
• Website URL:https://www.firstnorfolk.org
• Summary:First Baptist Church of Norfolk offers multiple Sunday worship options (9:00, 10:30 and 12:00 in the Worship Center) plus a Spanish-language service at 10:30 AM in the Chapel led by Rev. Vernig Suárez and branded as Iglesia Bautista Del Camino, with both English and Spanish services livestreamed on the church website, Facebook and YouTube. LIFEgroups for all ages meet at 9:00 and 10:30 AM (Preschool, Kids, Students and Adults), and the church runs extensive children’s and student programming—VBS (Illumination Station, June 22–26, 2026), kids and student camps in the summer, special kids’ classes, and screened, trained preschool teams. The campus—commonly called Kempsville (312 Kempsville Road), home to the congregation since the 1970s—features four main entrances and golf cart shuttles from parking areas, and the congregation traces its roots back to 1805 under the leadership of Senior Pastor Dr. Eric Thomas. Visitors will also find active ministries for moms (The Harbor), young adults (The Well), senior adults, a robust worship arts program (choir, orchestra and seasonal events), a clear Growth Track for newcomers, and doctrinal commitments in line with the Baptist Faith and Message (including believer’s baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper for born‑again, baptized believers).
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