The First Baptist Church of Huntington was founded in 1872... Traditionally, First Baptist Church is the oldest church in the city Huntington with historical roots that pre-date it's founding date. First Baptist Huntington has been a pillar in the community, it's leaders have been proponents for spiritual, social, and economic change, and it's congregants have been effective leaders and valued assets in the community. Today, First Baptist Huntington is embracing the challenges, that breed hopelessness, and treading the territory of the Godless into the information age to further the Gospel of Jesus and fulfill the ministry in which God has called us to until He comes! "Occupy til' I come" -Luke 19:13