First Baptist Church has been ministering in our community for over 75 years. Established in 1944, our church is committed to the preaching of God's Word, the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ, corporate worship, and the equipping of the people to grow and share their faith.
The city of Belle Chasse is located just 7 miles from downtown New Orleans, LA on the storied West Bank. Our church is located on Highway 23 in Belle Chasse, LA, just past the local high school and post office, and just 1.9 miles north of the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base of New Orleans. Our congregants are eager to welcome new visitors and help you to feel at home whether you are here for just one Sunday or many.
If you have any questions regarding our church, please fill out a Connect form and someone will contact you.
The city of Belle Chasse is located just 7 miles from downtown New Orleans, LA on the storied West Bank. Our church is located on Highway 23 in Belle Chasse, LA, just past the local high school and post office, and just 1.9 miles north of the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base of New Orleans. Our congregants are eager to welcome new visitors and help you to feel at home whether you are here for just one Sunday or many.
If you have any questions regarding our church, please fill out a Connect form and someone will contact you.
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The Book of Jonah
Jonah is one of the most unique and well-known biblical stories. The tale of Jonah is one that is told again and again in Sunday School and VBS, but do we really know the whole story? Our focus in studying this book will to learn that the story of Jonah is about much more than a man who got swallowed by a fish. Jonah’s story occurred during the split kingdoms of Israel: southern, smaller Judah and norther, larger Israel, before Israel was exiled to Assyria in 722 B.C. A ball-park date for Jonah’s events would be around 750 B.C. In Jonah 1:1, Jonah is described as “Jonah son of Amittai.” This same person is referenced in 2 Kings 14:25. This solidifies him as a prophet of God. Jonah has been disputed in Christendom as to whether or not it should be included as one of the books of the twelve minor prophets. The main reason for this dispute is because, out of the “Book of the Twelve”, Jonah is the only narrative (story). Jonah and Joel start almost the same way. Verse 1 of Jonah says “The Word of the LORD came to Jonah…”. But Joel says, “The word of the LORD that came to Joel.” The difference “that” makes is that the other eleven of the Twelve Minor Prophets share the message that was given to each prophet for the benefit of the people - books of oracle. Jonah, however, provides a narrative of what happened to him. Jonah’s story is the message. Jonah is obviously most remembered for the unique aspect of his story:living inside the belly of a giant fish for three days before being spat out. But we must remember: this story is not about the fish. It is about Jonah’s obedience, Jonah’s heart, and God’s purpose. Moreover, we can walk away from the book of Jonah with an attitude of “Don’t be like Jonah.” And, while there is truth to that takeaway, we must recognize and take note of the moments in which Jonah was obedient as well. No one is perfect, including Jonah. Through the course of this study, we will see how Jonah’s story can effect our own. Join us on Sundays in January 2025 for each of our four sessions in Jonah. 
Worship with us.
One way to worship with us is to attend a worship service on Sunday mornings. Our worship services are held once a week at 10:30AM on Sunday mornings. A typical service consists of worship through song, prayer, and a sermon from our pastor. We encourage families to worship together at First Baptist Church. Children ages 5 and up are invited to join us in worship and childcare is provided for children ages 4 and under. Our desire is that every member of your family will find worship at First Baptist Church to be engaging, edifying, and inspirational. The worship gathering is not meant to be your family's one exposure to God's word per week, but rather it is meant to supplement the study of the Bible taking place in your home and to celebrate how you and your family are living for God outside of the church. To view our video library of past worship services, visit our Watch page. Or, you can listen to past sermons in a podcast format by visiting our Listen page. Another way to worship with us is to join a small group. We have a number of groups for all ages meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:30. If you would like to be contacted with more information about small groups, please fill out a Connect form and someone will contact you. Worship through service. The most effective means of growing in your relationship with Christ and with the church is to serve. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our areas of service are somewhat limited, but we do have needs in our nursery, children's ministry, worship team, and production team. If you would like to volunteer in any of these or other areas in our church, please fill out a Serve form and we will contact you. Worship at home. The most effective and lasting faith training happens at home. We want to encourage you to worship with your family and study God's word in your home. Joining us for a worship service is wonderful, but worship is a lifestyle. We want to encourage you to invite the Holy Spirit into your home and worship outside of the church as well as inside. Worship services will be live-streamed via Facebook Live at 10:30Am on Sundays, and past services are available on our YouTube Channel. Worship through giving. To keep our church financially healthy and able to do ministry, we need the financial support of our members and of those who feel led to give. Please use our online giving system to give your tithes and offerings so that the ministry of First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse may continue today and in the future. 
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