Mission

Our mission is to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

WORSHIP
REACH
CONNECT
GROW
SERVE

Theme

Our theme for the year… SERVE STRONG!

Values

  • Jesus-focused (Hebrews 12:2)
  • Prayer (2 Chronicles 16:9)
  • Bible-based (2 Timothy 3:16)
  • Celebrative worship (Psalm 100)
  • Innovative evangelism (Luke 15)
  • Loving relationships (Matthew 22: 37-40)
  • Intentional disciple-making (Matthew 28:18-20)
  • Faithful stewardship (2 Corinthians 9:6-8)
  • Team (1 Corinthians 12:27)
  • Excellence (Colossians 3:23)
  • Multi-generational (Deuteronomy 6:1-8); Ephesians 6:2)
  • Sailable (Ephesians 5; Acts 12:1-6)

Hope

Our hope is that…

  1. You’ll experience the joy found in a friendship with God!
  2. You’ll find the practical help you need to face the challenges of everyday life found in the Bible!
  3. You’ll find a place to belong and meet friends who really care!
  4. You’ll find a place to serve making a positive difference in our community and world!

You matter to God and to us!

 

 

Our History

January 16, 1966, twenty-five people signed a charter and constituted themselves to be the First Baptist Church of Danville. Thus, under the shepherding ministry of Rev. Leon Rowland, First Baptist Church was established. Through much prayer, excellent leadership, hard work, and the gracious help from friends and sister churches, First Baptist Church grew and matured. During the Rowlands five year ministry in Danville, a great number of people were added to the church and the facilities were painted and improved.

In 1971, Ron McDugle accepted a call to serve as pastor. In 1974 it was evident that a major change of facilities was necessary. Ground was broken on May 7, 1978 and the first services were held in the new building on May 20, 1979.

In 2011, the congregation changed its name from First Baptist Church of Danville to West Bridge Church (learn more here). Along with a new name, members embraced an updated slogan highlighting their commitment to making a positive difference in the community: “Live fully. Live free.”

Today we stand before our God as witnesses of His faithfulness. His sustaining grace has made possible the facilities and ministries by which we spiritually profit. To God be the glory! He has done and is doing great things.

We believe in:

  • The Bible – is the complete inspired Word of God
  • The Trinity
  • The Virgin birth
  • The eternal Deity of Jesus Christ and His humanity
  • The spiritual lostness of man
  • The substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ
  • Salvation by saving faith in Jesus Christ alone
  • Baptism by immersion, not for salvation, but for obedience and identification
  • The physical return of Jesus Christ
  • The resurrection of both the saved and the lost – the lost are resurrected to eternal damnation in hell and the saved to eternal life with Jesus Christ in Heaven