The First Baptist Church of Pennington is a body of believers whose principles are biblically based and centered on Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. It is a spiritual fellowship, which focuses on Christian evangelism, education and edification as priorities. First Baptist sees itself as a family that provides resources of holistic growth to individuals and families as they journey toward a deeper relationship with God. The First Baptist Church of Pennington reaches out with Christian concern to its immediate and broader communities to improve the quality of living as a witness to the love of God. Further, First Baptist is a proactive ministry that utilizes Christian principles to empower God's people through partnerships in community development programs addressing human service needs.