About Us

Pastor Ron Evans of Main Street Baptist Church of Laura Ohio had a vision of a new work in Union, Ohio. It started with just a handful of people meeting in a local school until the property at 217 Shaw Road was purchased using the mission funds of the church.

On May 5, 1996, the first worship service was held in the converted garage lead by the church's first pastor, Doug Jones. Since then, first Baptist church of Union purchased acreage and built a new worship facility while keeping the house as offices and classroom space. On July 24, 2011, Pastor Jones went home to be with Jesus after leading the saints at First Baptist for 15 years.

On July 1, 2012, Pastor Dan Kincer was called to become the next pastor of First Baptist and has been faithfully serving in that roll ever since. Under Pastor Kincer's leadership, the church underwent another building project and expanded the current worship center.

What We Believe

God - God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Man - Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedient toward God called "sin." This attitude separates man from God.
Eternity - Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. to be eternally in union with God is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
Jesus Christ - Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus was born of a virgin and lived a sinless human life. He offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Salvation - Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Eternal Security - Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. it is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security.
The Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
The Bible - The bible is God's Word to all men. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.