About First Missionary Baptist Church
First Missionary Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 8730 LEANDER STREET, Houston, TX, 77012. You can reach First Missionary Baptist Church at +17139217453.
astor Name: Rev. Craig A. Smith Church Secretary: Sis. Dale E. Nickson Fax Number: 713-923-6222
First Missionary Baptist Church is one of 1,555 churches we list in Houston, among 23,267 across Texas. It falls within Harris County and the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. It is counted among 505 Baptist Churches churches in Houston, part of 7,185 in the Baptist Churches tradition across Texas. Its design is attributed to Richard Allen.
Where is First Missionary Baptist Church located?
First Missionary Baptist Church is located at 8730 LEANDER STREET, Houston, TX, 77012. The building sits at coordinates 29.71258, -95.27071, placing it in Houston, TX 77012.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Missionary Baptist Church
The ZIP code 77012 area around First Missionary Baptist Church is home to 17,950 residents with a median household income of $45,784 and a median age of 33.2 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 Missionary 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
First Missionary Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Missionary Baptist Church
- What denomination is First Missionary Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Missionary Baptist Church located?
- First Missionary Baptist Church is located at 8730 LEANDER STREET, Houston, TX, 77012.
- What is the architecture of First Missionary Baptist Church?
- First Missionary Baptist Church is designed by Richard Allen.
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