A Century on Conway Road
Conway First Baptist Church sits at the corner of South Conway Road and Gatlin Avenue in a long-established pocket of southeast Orlando. For more than a hundred years, generation after generation of families in the Conway neighborhood has walked through the same front doors into a sanctuary shaped by Scripture, hymn-singing, and steady pastoral care. The church's own welcome puts it plainly: "Whether you're new to the area, returning to church, or simply curious, you are welcome here." That posture, rooted in the neighborhood rather than pointed at it, has defined the congregation since its earliest days.
The church reads itself as a community that has both roots and movement. Its history reaches back more than a century, but its leadership talks openly about the present moment as a season of change and hope. Visitors today encounter a congregation that takes its long memory seriously while remaining attentive to the work it believes God is doing among them now.
Sundays at Conway
The Sunday rhythm at Conway First Baptist centers on two gatherings. Sunday School begins at 9:30 AM and is described by the church as a chance to connect, discuss, and grow in faith. Classes cover a range of topics for all stages of life, whether someone is exploring faith questions, looking to deepen their understanding of Scripture, or hoping to build meaningful relationships.
The main worship service begins at 11:00 AM and runs about an hour. Music is a deliberate blend of well-known hymns and contemporary worship songs. The sermon, grounded in Scripture, typically lasts around 35 minutes and is described as thoughtful, engaging, and applicable to everyday life. A current teaching series walks through the book of Philippians, exploring Paul's letter from prison and the kind of joy that does not depend on circumstances. Recent messages have worked through Philippians 1 and 2, exploring themes like gospel partnership, abounding love, unity under pressure, the humility of Christ, and what it means to press on in faith.
For first-time guests, the church has prepared a clear set of practical details. The service starts at the front doors, which lead directly into a foyer where bulletins with the order of service and current announcements are available. From the foyer, the sanctuary is just ahead. Visitors are invited to find a seat wherever they feel most comfortable. There is no dress code: some people wear suits or dresses, others wear jeans and a T-shirt. The hope, the church says, is simply that people feel at ease and able to focus on worship.
Parking is available on both sides of the church in two parking lots, with several visitor and accessible parking spaces located close to the main entrance. The campus is easy to find, with convenient access from surrounding neighborhoods. Services are also available to watch online through the church's online service page, which is presented as a way for those who cannot attend in person to get a sense of the church before visiting.
Midweek in the Word
Wednesday nights at Conway are a midweek pause. Bible study and prayer begin at 7:00 PM and are described as a relaxed, welcoming time to read Scripture together, ask honest questions, and support one another in faith. The church emphasizes that all are welcome, whether someone has studied the Bible for years or is just beginning to explore its story.
Meet Pastor Andrew Stucker
Andrew Stucker serves as pastor of Conway First Baptist. He and his wife both grew up in the Conway community and are now raising their two children there. His heart, the church says, is to see Conway First Baptist be a faithful presence in the community, a church that exists not just for itself but for the good of the neighborhood.
Andrew cares deeply about clear, thoughtful Bible teaching and about building a church that feels welcoming, steady, and rooted in grace. The Stuckers love the church and the surrounding neighborhood, and they hope to see Conway continue to be one of the best places to live in Orlando, a place where families flourish, neighbors know each other, and Christ is honored. That pastoral vision shapes the church's teaching series, its blog, and its overall approach to ministry.
What Conway Believes
The beliefs of Conway First Baptist are rooted in the historic Christian faith and grounded in the authority of Scripture. Six core beliefs shape the church's worship, teaching, and daily life.
On God, the church teaches that God the Father rules over all creation with wisdom, power, and love, that He cares for the world, and that through faith in Jesus Christ, believers are adopted as His children.
On Jesus, the church confesses that He is the eternal Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully human. He lived in perfect obedience, died on the cross as a substitute to redeem people from sin, was raised bodily from the dead, appeared to His disciples, and ascended into heaven where He now reigns at the right hand of God as the one mediator between God and humanity. The church looks for His return in power and glory to judge the world and complete His redemptive work.
On the Holy Spirit, the church teaches that He is fully God, at work in the world and in the lives of believers. The Spirit inspired Scripture, helps believers understand God's truth, convicts of sin, leads people to salvation, brings new life, unites believers into the body of Christ, shapes their character, gives gifts for serving God and others, and guides the church in worship, mission, and daily life.
On humanity, the church teaches that people are God's special creation, made in His image as male and female, reflecting the goodness of His design. Through disobedience, sin entered the story and has affected every person, leaving all in need of God's grace. The church teaches that every person, of every race, bears God's image and is worthy of dignity, respect, and Christian love.
On salvation, the church teaches that it is God's work of redeeming the whole person, offered freely to all who place their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Salvation includes new life in Christ, forgiveness of sin, growth in holiness, and the promise of future glory. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ.
On Scripture, the church teaches that the Holy Bible is God's Word, written by human authors under divine inspiration, fully true and trustworthy, providing guidance for faith and life and pointing to God's plan of salvation. The Bible is the final authority for what the church believes and how it lives, and all of Scripture ultimately bears witness to Jesus Christ, who stands at the center of God's revelation.
The Mission at Conway
The mission of the church is captured in a simple threefold rhythm: "Be With Jesus. Become Like Jesus. Do What Jesus Did." The church's own words expand on this: the congregation seeks to follow Jesus together with faithfulness, humility, and sincerity, to let Scripture guide and shape its life, to trust that God's grace sustains it, and to live out faith in meaningful relationships. As a church with deep roots in the Conway community, Conway First Baptist seeks to honor the faith that has been faithfully passed down while remaining attentive to the work God continues to do among them today. Through worship, prayer, learning, and service, the church desires to grow in love for God and for its neighbors, trusting that God uses ordinary people to reflect His love and advance His purposes in the world.
A Church for the Whole Family
Children and families are a visible part of the church's life. Each summer the church hosts Vacation Bible School, a multi-day program for children entering kindergarten through completed fifth grade, with games, music, snacks, and activities. Sunday School classes are intentionally designed for all stages of life, giving children, students, and adults a place to grow in their understanding of the Bible. Parents considering a visit are encouraged to use the church's Plan A Visit page to ask any questions before they arrive.
Rooted in the Neighborhood
Conway First Baptist is deliberately local in its orientation. The pastor and his family grew up in the neighborhood, and the church's vision is tied to the well-being of the Conway area itself. The church sees itself as a body called to extend Christ's love beyond its walls, looking for ways to bless the surrounding community. Whether someone is new to the area, returning to church after time away, or simply curious about faith, the welcome at Conway is consistent: a church that wants to be a faithful presence, a place where questions are welcomed, Scripture is taught clearly, and love is meant to be the most convincing argument for the Christian life.