About Friendship Baptist Church
Friendship Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Columbus, Georgia located at 831 6th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901, United States. As of April 2026, Friendship Baptist Church holds a 4.9-star rating across 38 Google reviews. The Friendship Baptist Church parish office answers at +1 706-323-6996.
Founded in 1892 at 4th Avenue and 6th Street, the church moved to its permanent home here in January of 1897. The first minister was Rev. J. S. Kelsey, who served the church from 1897-1901. The present building was completed under his leadership. It was enlarged and improved during the long ministry of Rev. R. K. Paschel, 1901-1944. A dream of Rev. Paschel was realized in 1950 with the completion of the educational annex named in his honor. Four other pastors served during the church´s first century: A. W. Fortson, 1944-1968; W. H. Smith, 1968-1974; James H. Carter, 1974-1978; and Emmett S. Aniton, Jr., 1979-present. “In this church on the corner, everybody is somebody, but Christ is all.”"
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When does Friendship Baptist Church hold services?
Friendship Baptist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–1 pm, Thursday 9 am–1 pm, Friday 9 am–1 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–1 pm, Tuesday 9 am–1 pm. All times are local to Columbus, GA.
- Wednesday
- 9 am–1 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am–1 pm
- Friday
- 9 am–1 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 9 am–1 pm
- Tuesday
- 9 am–1 pm
Where is Friendship Baptist Church located?
Friendship Baptist Church is located at 831 6th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901, United States. The building sits at coordinates 32.46219, -84.98531, placing it in Columbus, GA 31901.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 397 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Friendship Baptist Church
The ZIP code 31901 area around Friendship Baptist Church is home to 5,793 residents with a median household income of $39,865 and a median age of 39.0 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 Friendship 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.
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Your Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church
Friendship Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Friendship Baptist Church
- What denomination is Friendship Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- What are the service times at Friendship Baptist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–1 pm, Thursday 9 am–1 pm, Friday 9 am–1 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–1 pm, Tuesday 9 am–1 pm
- What is the phone number for Friendship Baptist Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 706-323-6996.
- Where is Friendship Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 831 6th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901, United States.
- How do visitors rate Friendship Baptist Church?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 38 Google reviews.
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