Haines Baptist Church

About Haines Baptist Church

Standing within the Baptist tradition, Haines Baptist Church ministers in Haines, Alaska. Worshippers come from Haines and the wider Alaska area. Visit www.hainesbaptist.com for current service times, programs, and information about the church's ministries.

Baptist congregations carry forward a particular branch of the Christian story. Baptist churches are Protestant Christian congregations that practice believer's baptism by immersion and emphasize the autonomy of the local church. The Baptist tradition is one of the largest Protestant families in the United States. The tradition traces its modern form to Early 17th century. Today there are roughly ~50 million in the U.S. of this tradition.

It joins a long tradition of Christian witness across the American West, a region of remarkable religious diversity. Haines sits within Alaska, whose state capital is Juneau. The church reflects the broader presence of the Baptist community across Alaska.