History: 

Throughout the early history of America, men and women who searched the Scriptures came to the conviction that they ought to be followers of the Word of God, rather than the traditions of men. One such individual was Roger Williams, who in 1639 founded a Baptist Church so that individuals would have true liberty in their relationship with God, bound only by his Word. In that same tradition was William Marsh, who in 1750 led several families out of established Churches in New England to form a new settlement of Christian believers near present day Augusta, in Sussex County, New Jersey.

In 1841 William S. Hibler purchased a lot at Main and Liberty Streets for the purpose of building a Baptist Church. On February 25, 1847, the building of the First Baptist Church of Newton was finally dedicated.

Spanning 175 years of history, our church exists as a demonstration of the faithfulness of God. God’s Word declares that Jesus “will build His church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” We thank God for His incessant and lavish care for us down through the years, some marked by pain, others abundant in blessing.

The constant for us has been the mandate to make Him known and the gentle care of our loving God. We look forward to how He will use us in the days ahead.