According to David Becklund in his book on Minnesota Baptist history, Baptist missionaries in the United States were eager to form local and state organizations as soon as they had organized a few churches. Timothy Cressey, who has been mentioned in previous postings, was the leader in establishing Baptist churches in Minnesota Territory. In...
Story at Owatonna People’s Press
The website for Faribault First Baptist affirms the church’s purpose “to exalt Christ’s name together by worshiping Christ, serving Christ, reaching others for Christ, learning about Christ, and fellowship because of Christ.” Pastor Daniel Mead has led this congregation since 1988. The church has worshiped at its 1108 Westwood Drive location since 1970, but...
First Baptist Church of Minneapolis earned its name by being the first church organized in Minnesota Territory west of the Mississippi River. Ten people from St. Paul and St. Anthony organized the church March 5, 1853. Worship services were held in homes, and Missionary E.W. Cressey, brother of Timothy Cressey, led the fellowship of...
