First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana

Spiritual Growth Has Economic Impact - First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, Continues to Train Pastors and Ministry Leaders From Across the Country. Thousands of pastors and church ministry staff will converge on Hammond, Indiana, for the nation’s oldest and largest Pastors’ School.

Home Away from Home for Christmas - Over 175 sailors from the Great Lakes Naval Base in Great Lakes, Illinois, will be hosted by the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, on Christmas Day.

Dr. Hans Nikoley - Hammond, Indiana— On Sunday, November 18, First Baptist Church will have Dr. Hans Nikoley speak during their morning service. Dr. Nikoley grew up during the Nazi rule in Germany during World War II. His father was a German soldier, and his family endured many trials during the war. After the war, his family was able to immigrate to the United States.

Commander Mike Cheetham - Hammond, Indiana— On Sunday, November 11, First Baptist Church will be honoring all our veterans and military personnel who are present in the service. In addition, special guest, Commander Michael J. Cheetham, will be speaking. Commander Cheetham enlisted in the United States Navy in 1986, and he currently serves as a Civil Affairs Officer.

Gracia Burnham - Gracia Burnham is to speak at the First Baptist Church of Hammond on November 4 at 10:30 a.m. In 2001 Martin and Gracia Burnham lived a year-long nightmare in the Philippine jungles as captives of the Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group with ties to al-queda.

Northwest Indiana Church Viewed Among the Top 100 Largest Churches - First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, ranks number 20 on Outreach magazine’s list of the “Top 100 Largest Churches” in America. Considered a megachurch for decades, First Baptist Church is now considered a “gigachurch” according to the magazine article.

J ohn Bishop - John Bishop was pastor of an independent Baptist church in Arkansas when he was diagnosed in 1995 with a serious health condition called “aseptic meningitis,” which caused him to lose all of his memory. He has had to learn how to walk, talk, read, and write all over again.

Steve Curington - Steve Curington, founder of Reformers Unanimous International, to speak at First Baptist Church in Hammond, Indiana. Reformers Unanimous has 550 chapters and has helped 15,000 people each week in the United States and in six foreign countries conquer their addictions. Steve himself is a former addict.

July 2007

Youth Conference 2007
7,000 teenagers from around the world will gather in Hammond, Indiana, this week. Starting Wednesday, July 18, and continuing through Friday, July 20, the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, will host Youth Conference 2007. The theme this year is “Responsibility USA.”

The Wall
American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) travels the USA each year participating in sponsored events with a mission to honor, respect, and remember those who served and those who are serving. Our veterans represent freedom and its cost.

May 2007

Farewell to Dr. Jerry Falwell
First Baptist Church regrets the passing of a very strong moral voice in America. For over 35 years Dr. Jerry Falwell has been a voice for America and the common man, to the politician and to the layman.

Baby Dedication Day at First Baptist Church of Hammond
Hammond, Indiana ̶ Believing that Children are an heritage unto the Lord, Pastor Jack Schaap and First Baptist Church of Hammond announce it's annual Baby Dedication Sunday. The annual Baby Dedication service will take place at First Baptist Church on May 13.

March 2007

Faithful Flock to Pastors' School
HAMMOND | From the stately pulpit, Pastor Jack Schaap asked his faithful in barely a whisper to turn to the fifth verse and the only sounds that followed were 7,500 fingers leafing through the delicate pages of the Holy Bible.

Spiritual Growth Has Economic Impact
44th Annual International Pastors' Conference a boost to Northwest Indiana's economy and American pastors...

January 2007

New Store Opening
The City Outreach Foundation is pleased to announce the MEGA Thrift Store Grand Opening! On Thursday, February 1, 2007, at 11:00 a.m...

December 2006

Christmas For Sailors
Over 150 sailors from the Great Lakes Naval Base in Great Lakes, Illinois will be hosted by the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana on Christmas Day...

November 2006

1970 Rookie of the Year, Bernie Carbo, to Speak in Hammond, Indiana
Bernie Carbo was a journeyman outfielder who started his career with Cincinnati. He was the Reds’ number-one draft pick...

Military Sunday at First Baptist Church with Captain Scott Smiley
Smiley was deployed to Mosul, Iraq, in fall 2004. While engaging a suspicious vehicle in April 2005,
Captain Smiley became the victim of a suicide car bombing...

October 2006

A Tribute to Joshua Woods
The Family of Joshua Woods was honored last Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana...

July 2006

50 Most Influential Churches....
First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana was named “One of 50 Most Influential Churches in America.” The Church Report magazine...