Romney First Baptist Church

About Romney First Baptist Church

Romney First Baptist Church is a Baptist church gathering in Romney, West Virginia. Romney First Baptist Church meets at 325 West Main Street, Romney. Visitors are encouraged to contact the church directly for service times and ministry information.

Baptist churches form a meaningful part of American Christian life. 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 belongs to a wider community of churches across the South — long associated with strong Christian communities of every tradition. Romney sits within West Virginia, whose state capital is Charleston. New attenders, longtime members, and curious visitors all gather here on Sundays.