About First General Baptist Church
First General Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches parish located at 2825 SOUTH BALTIMORE AVENUE, Decatur, IL, 62521. The First General Baptist Church parish office answers at +12174238359.
Where is First General Baptist Church located?
First General Baptist Church is located at 2825 SOUTH BALTIMORE AVENUE, Decatur, IL, 62521. The building sits at coordinates 39.81017, -88.92778, placing it in Decatur, IL 62521.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 600 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 10, 2026.
The neighborhood around First General Baptist Church
The ZIP code 62521 area around First General Baptist Church is home to 33,453 residents with a median household income of $62,955 and a median age of 42.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First General Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about First General Baptist Church
- What denomination is First General Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First General Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 2825 SOUTH BALTIMORE AVENUE, Decatur, IL, 62521.
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