About Friendship Baptist Church
Friendship Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Columbus, Georgia located at 831 6th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901. As of April 2026, Friendship Baptist Church holds a 4.9-star rating across 38 Google reviews. You can reach Friendship Baptist Church at (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.”"
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. The building sits at coordinates 32.46160, -84.98492, placing it in Columbus, GA 31901.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 636 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 20, 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.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Friendship Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Friendship Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 80001165, added to the Register on 1980-09-29.
Read the official NPS nomination for Friendship Baptist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Friendship Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Your Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church
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Questions and answers about Friendship Baptist Church
- What denomination is Friendship Baptist Church?
- This church 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 Friendship Baptist Church at (706) 323-6996.
- Where is Friendship Baptist Church located?
- Friendship Baptist Church is located at 831 6th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901.
- Is Friendship Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 80001165, added 1980-09-29.
- How do visitors rate Friendship Baptist Church?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 38 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Friendship Baptist Church?
- Friendship Baptist Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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