Meeting Needs Right In The Heart Of Houston

FAITH CENTERS

Extending the love of Jesus

Showing compassion
Providing care

Faith Centers are the local outreach arm of Houston’s First Baptist Church, strategically located in communities across the city of Houston. These ministry hubs offer tangible help and heartfelt hope through spiritual encouragement, education, resources, and partnerships. Whether meeting physical needs, sharing the Gospel, or building relationships, each center is a place where lives are impacted and Christ is made known.

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Southwest Houston

Faith Center-Harwin

5860 Ranchester Dr., Houston, TX 77036

Serving a richly diverse area in southwest Houston, Faith Center Harwin offers ESL classes, computer training, food distribution, and weekly Bible studies. It's a place of hospitality where neighbors — many of whom are new to the U.S. — are welcomed, supported, and connected to the love of Jesus.

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alt Spring Branch
West Houston

Faith Center-Spring Branch

8009 Long Point Rd., Houston, TX 77055

This location focuses on family care and community strengthening through parenting classes, literacy programs, and practical assistance. In the heart of a vibrant neighborhood just west of the 610 Loop, Faith Center Spring Branch builds relationships with residents while sharing the hope found in Christ.

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alt Spring Branch: Food Pantry & Clothes Closet
West Houston

Faith Center-Spring Branch - Food Pantry & Clothes Closets

8244 Long Point Rd., Houston, TX 77055

Through scheduled appointments, volunteers build caring relationships as they distribute groceries, clothing, and hygiene essentials while also offering prayer and encouragement. Our staff and PATHMAKERS (volunteers) lovingly and graciously extend both tangible help and the hope of Christ.

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alt Timbergrove
Inside 610 Loop, Central Houston

Faith Center-Timbergrove

8009 Long Point Rd., Houston, TX 77055

Located near The Loop Campus, this center partners with local organizations to offer support for children and families, including after-school programs, tutoring, and community events. Faith Center Timbergrove is a consistent presence for encouragement, help, and connection.

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Community Partnerships

  • Houston Welcomes Refugees
    • Houston Welcomes Refugees (HWR) helps ease the resettlement process for refugees coming to Houston by mobilizing caring volunteers and offering hope in times of transition.
  • Houston Pregnancy Help Center
    • This center provides practical and compassionate support to women in unplanned pregnancies, presenting life-affirming alternatives with respect and without judgment.
Pathmaking Leader Leading a Discussion

Church & Ministry Partnerships

These churches and organizations are actively serving and worshiping within our Faith Centers:

  • Houston Deaf Baptist Church — Faith Center Timbergrove
    • Sundays @ 9a–12:30p
    • Contact: Pastor Josh
  • Karen Baptist Church — Faith Center Harwin
    • Sundays @ 9a–1p
    • Contact: Pastor Moon
  • Hanson Kachin Baptist Church — Faith Center Harwin
    • Sundays @ 1–5p
    • Contact: Pastor Marip Naw Din
  • Casa De Dios Iglesia Bautista — Faith Center Spring Branch
    • Sundays @ 9a–12:30p
    • Contact: Pastor Moreno
  • Redeemed Alliance Vietnamese Church — Faith Center Spring Branch
    • Sundays @ 9a–12p
    • Contact: Pastor Milton
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FAQs

Each Faith Center offers a unique mix of services based on the needs of its surrounding community—these may include ESL classes, food distribution, mentoring, Bible studies, and more.

You can volunteer individually or with a Life Bible Study group. Opportunities include teaching ESL, mentoring students, assisting with food distribution, or helping with events.

Yes! If you or someone you know needs assistance, each center has staff or volunteers ready to connect you with available resources and spiritual encouragement.

Each location has different hours and programming. To find out when a center is open or what’s happening that week, contact the Missions Office or visit the Faith Center directly.

Not at all. Faith Centers are open to the community and designed to meet needs and build relationships with anyone in the surrounding area.

Partner churches often meet at the centers for worship and serve the community through outreach, events, and ministry initiatives in collaboration with Faith Center teams

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