A Church on Church Loop in Lumberton
First Baptist Church of Lumberton sits at 119 Church Loop in Lumberton, Texas, a small city in Southeast Texas that draws its life from the surrounding piney woods and the everyday rhythm of Hardin County families. The congregation calls itself FBC Lumberton and has rooted its identity in a single sentence: Love God, Love People, Reach the World. That motto is repeated on the welcome banner, in the church's stated purpose, and in how its ministries are arranged, with every program pointing back to loving the Lord, serving neighbors, and carrying the gospel outward.
The church is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and is also associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Sabine Neches Baptist Area through the Emmanuel Baptist Association. Its teaching stands on the Bible as the final authority and uses the Southern Baptist Convention's Baptist Faith and Message as a guide. The congregation describes itself as an Acts 1:8 church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, still being built as living stones into the body of Christ.
A Weekly Rhythm Built Around Bible Study and Worship
The Sunday schedule is simple and intentional. Sunday school for every age begins at 9:15 am, and the whole church gathers for Morning Worship at 10:30 am. Midweek, the pace picks up again on Wednesday with a Wednesday Night Meal at 5:00 pm, followed by Adult, Student, and Children Study at 6:00 pm. The shared meal turns Wednesday into something like a weekly family night, where a hot dinner gives way to Bible study classes running at the same time for adults, students, and children so that the whole household can learn together.
Worship services are led by Music Director Andy Harrison and streamed on the church's YouTube channel for those who cannot be in the room. A visitor page walks first-time guests through what the church is and how to plug in, and the front office is staffed to answer questions in person or by phone during the week.
Preschool and Children's Ministry
Children are not an afterthought at FBC Lumberton; they are woven into the entire week. The Preschool and Children's Ministry, directed by Children's Ministry Director Morgan Britt, is built around a vision of empowering students to cultivate a deeper connection with the Holy Spirit, to pray, and to explore God's word with curiosity. Children are pushed to ask thoughtful questions and seek answers inside the Bible, and the ministry aims to send a new generation of mission-minded disciples out into the world.
On Sunday mornings, the Nursery is open from 9:15 am to 12:00 pm for infants six weeks through two years, and Mini Disciples, for ages three to five, runs from 10:15 am to 12:00 pm. Both classrooms fill the morning with interactive Bible stories, music, and creative play. The lead nursery worker is CPR trained and supported by a rotation of helpers each Sunday. During morning worship, children ages six through ten are escorted by a teacher to Children's Church, where they build Bible skills, work through age-appropriate Bible lessons, and hear stories about missionaries from around the world.
Sunday school classes are also offered by age group so that every child can dig into scripture at their own level. On Wednesday nights, the missions organizations meet: Royal Ambassadors (RA) for boys in grades one through six, and Girls in Action (GA) for girls in grades one through six, both discipleship programs built around learning about, praying for, giving to, and doing missions work. Younger children, ages two through kindergarten, meet in Mission Friends, where they begin to learn about missions and God's love.
Youth Ministry for Grades Seven Through Twelve
The Youth Ministry exists to put young hearts on fire for Christ Jesus and to teach teenagers how to understand the gospel. The team is direct about the stakes: today's students are not just the future of the church, they are the church now, and they carry a real responsibility for ministry. Sunday school for youth meets at 9:15 am, and on Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm, youth gather for a hangout and devotional alongside the broader Wednesday Night Study. Youth Leader Erin Waller coordinates this ministry, walking alongside students as they grow into the kind of disciples who can share their faith with peers.
Men's and Women's Ministries
FBC Lumberton invests deeply in ministry for adults. The Men's Ministry is built around the picture of iron sharpening iron: cultivating a brotherhood of godly men who strengthen, challenge, and support one another in faith and character, and who grow together into the image of Christ as servant leaders in their families, churches, and communities. Periodic conferences and fellowships, like the Forge Men's Conference, give the men of the church a focused time of teaching, worship, prayer, and honest conversation, with meals and breakout space built into the day.
The Women's Ministry honors the long history of women in the life of the church, pointing to the picture of the church as the bride of Christ and a community of women committed to Christ and to one another. Throughout the year, the women gather for events such as the Women's Day of Joy and the Rooted in Christ Women's Conference, each one a one-day retreat built on fellowship, worship, and Bible study, with guest speakers and worship leaders brought in for the day.
Food and Clothing Outreach in Lumberton
A separate community ministry reaches outside the walls of the church, distributing food and clothing to neighbors in need. On the second Thursday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, the church hands out food and clothing to anyone in the community who needs them. The ministry is supported by donations from the congregation and the wider community and uses a dedicated Facebook page to share updates and receive messages. Those wishing to donate or to register for assistance can connect through that page.
Vacation Bible School and Seasonal Events
The church's calendar is dotted with family-focused events that pull the whole congregation together. Vacation Bible School is a recurring highlight, with themed summer programs such as Rainforest Falls VBS, an evening adventure for kindergarten through sixth grade that runs across several nights with dinner provided for those who register. Father-daughter tea parties, a fall car show paired with a holiday food drive, boys' and girls' camps, and a derby car race day for the children round out a calendar designed to give families shared milestones throughout the year.
Affiliations and Identity
As a Southern Baptist church, FBC Lumberton holds the Bible as the highest authority for faith and practice and uses the Southern Baptist Convention's Baptist Faith and Message as a teaching guide. The church belongs to the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the state convention, and has long been affiliated with the Sabine Neches Baptist Area through the Emmanuel Baptist Association. These connections tie the congregation to a wider network of cooperating Baptist churches for missions, training, and ministry support.
Visiting FBC Lumberton
First-time guests arrive at 119 Church Loop, Lumberton, TX 77657. The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, and the phone rings through to a friendly voice at (409) 755-4213. Sunday Bible study begins at 9:15 am and Morning Worship follows at 10:30 am; Wednesday nights begin with a shared meal at 5:00 pm and Bible study at 6:00 pm for all ages. Pastor Kyle Warren and the staff welcome questions by phone, by email, or in person, and a visitor information page is set up to help newcomers find their way in. Services can be joined online through the church's YouTube channel, and tithes and offerings can be given online or in person.