Join us for FREE yoga classes every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Meet us in the grass parking lot across the street from the church on 2nd Street!
Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm and Saturday at 9 am for a heart pumping workout and great community. The workout takes place outside in the grass parking lot across the street from the church.
Get ready, because CAIN is bringing the joy back to your city this fall with CAIN Live and In Color! After lighting up the stage on the Hits Deep Tour, CAIN is returning with a vibrant, feel-good night of music that will have you celebrating your faith. And they’re bringing Jon Reddick and Caleb & John with them - plus, the whole evening is hosted by Annie F. Downs! From fan favorites like “Rise Up (Lazarus)” to “I’m So Blessed,” CAIN knows how to turn every show into an unforgettable experience. This is your chance to catch them headlining, so grab your tickets now, bring your friends, and let’s make some colorful memories together!
Easter Beach Baptism
Sunday / April 20, 2025 / 6:30 AM
Baptism is going public about your faith in Jesus and communicating your heart-felt commitment to following Him to the world. It's the next step after salvation. If you want to make that decision public, what better place than the beach?
First Baptist Fort Lauderdale Location:
Beach Parking Fort Lauderdale
700 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
Sunday / April 20, 2025 / 6:30 AM
(We will be near the B Ocean Hotel by the Volleyball Courts)
Come worship with the better part of a thousand young adults in the heart of downtown FTL on March 28th. Expect Powerful Worship, encouraging preaching, and an after party with free food and a DJ.
Christine Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. They also founded Equip & Empower, a ministry that is mobilizing people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Propel Women is an initiative of the ministry dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. The ministry has also planted three life-giving Zoe Churches in Europe that are not only bringing the Gospel to the region, but also serve the most vulnerable through humanitarian outreach during times of crisis.
Christine is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books and studies and you can tune into her weekly podcast or television program to be encouraged with the hope of Jesus wherever you are. Christine holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College.
Join us at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale to hear an incredible message from Christine Caine on March 23rd
Sunday - 10:00 & 11:30 AM
Join us for a weekend with Found Collective. A brand new, multi-generational gathering of women from every age and stage of life. God runs towards the lost. Found Collective gathers to run towards Him. Your ticket covers both Friday night and Saturday morning events; each weekend is hosted by K-LOVE’s Lauree Austin and features a stellar lineup!
This weekend features Lisa Harper, Christine Caine, TAYA, DawnCheré Wilkerson, and Oneka McClellan.
FRIDAY
VIP Doors 5:00pm // Regular Doors 6:00pm // Event 7:00pm-10:00pm
SATURDAY
Doors 8:00am // Event 9:00am-12:30pm
Life moves swiftly, and it waits for no one—but this is your moment to rise.
At Woman Evolve: In Real Life, we are bringing this transformative experience to a select number of cities, creating sacred spaces where women can come together and freely laugh, cry, and encounter God in ways that transform us from the inside out. Sis, 2025 came in swinging, and we’re all feeling the weight of this season together. But in the midst of it, there’s power in gathering. Let’s come together, seek God in prayer, and find divine guidance to renew our strength for the race ahead. We’re in this together.
Join Sarah Jakes Roberts for an unforgettable evening of truth, encouragement, and bold faith as she delivers a powerful message tailored to meet you exactly where you are. Alongside her, Dr. Anita Phillips will guide us in bridging the gap between faith and mental health, while Kayla Wanakee will inspire with her radiant energy and uplifting presence.
This isn’t just another event—it’s your divine appointment, Sis. A chance to let love crush fear, rediscover your spark, and step fiercely into the promises God has waiting for you.
Don’t sleep on this limited-city tour. Your moment is now, sis. Let’s heal, grow, and glow together.
GOLD: starting at $149 - Includes:
• Best Seating
• Pre-Show Q&A: 5:30pm(Doors at 5pm)
SILVER: starting at $99 - Includes:
• Seating immediately behind GOLD seating
STANDARD: starting at $49
• All STANDARD Level seats include remaining seating throughout venue
We know that PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE IS HARD WHEN YOU’RE STILL PAYING FOR THE PAST. So...First Baptist Fort Lauderdale has partnered with Dave Ramsey's organization to bring you this amazing course for the incredibly low price of $25 per household!
JOIN OUR FBFTL FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY CLASS, and over the next 9 weeks, we’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for the future together!
Moody Radio, Fellowship Home Loans, and Compassion International are partnering with popular Christian recordingartist Rebecca St. James for a one-of-a-kind holiday musical experience! Join us at First Baptist Ft. Lauderdale on December 19th, 2024, where you and the whole family can enjoy Christmas with Rebecca St. James. It will be an entertaining night filled with the sounds of celebration, a sermon by Pastor Charlie Hughes, worship, joy, and wonder.
Join five-time Grammy award winner, Chandler Moore, along with two-time Billboard Number One Gospel artist, Anthony Evans, for an unforgettable night of worship celebrating the birth of our Savior! From your favorite Christmas classics to some of the most well-known, modern worship songs, What Christmas Means, is sure to set the tone for the Holiday Season by reminding us all that we’ve been given The Greatest Gift!
In person tickets and livestream available
Feed The City is right around the corner! This is where we, as a church, provide a Thanksgiving food box for a family of 4 so they can experience a Thanksgiving meal. Our Feed The City Experience will start on Sunday, November 24th, at the 11:30 AM service at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale. Here are ways you can participate!
Register for a Box
If you or a loved one would like to receive a box, you can register one!
Donate
Thank you so much for your support! You can donate through purchasing merch, shopping with our shopping list, or donating financial through the link
Volunteer
If you would like to register for the packing party or help to sell merch, we would love your help! Please note one from is one registration.
We invite families with babies aged 24 months (2 yrs old) and younger to join us for a special Baby Dedication ceremony! This is a meaningful moment where you commit to raising your child in a Christ-centered home, and we, as a church family, pledge to support you in that journey.
To participate, please register today and be sure to attend our mandatory Parent(s) Orientation Class on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in the Event Center.
The dedication ceremony will take place during the worship service on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Invite family and friends to celebrate with you! Register now to reserve your spot and begin this special journey with us.
Baptism is going public about your faith in Jesus and communicating your heart-felt commitment to following Him to the world. It's the next step after salvation. If you want to make that decision public, what better place than the beach?
We will be reaching out with more details the week of the 15th!
Sawgrass & First Baptist Fort Lauderdale Location:
Beach Parking Fort Lauderdale
651 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Sunday / September 22, 2024 / 6:00 PM
United Nights is a 4 night summer event for middle and high school students! It all starts on August 5th and will continue through the 8th, with the event being from 5:00pm to 9:00pm each night. Students will experience dynamic, high energy worship experiences, powerful preaching, competitive rec games, food, and so much more! Registration is only $75 for the whole week so sign up NOW!
July 25th - July 27th
Rally Loud is a free 3-night event taking place on July 25–27 in Fort Lauderdale, FL featuring 3 unique experiences, live music, and more.
Rally Loud kicks off with Experience 1 on Thursday, July 25 at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale on 301 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Doors open at 7:45 PM and event time starts at 8:00 PM.
Experience 2 on Friday, July 26 at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale on 301 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Doors open at 7:45 PM and the event starts at 8:00 PM.
Experience 3 on Saturday, July 27 at Church by the Glades on 400 Lakeview Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33071. Doors open at 6:15 PM and event time starts at 6:30 PM and it's open to all ages.
We’re thrilled to have Michael El-takrori , Camilo Buchanan, and our very own, Charlie Hughes, joining us at Rally Loud 2024.
NIGHT ONE
7:45 PM | Doors Open
8:00 PM | Experience 1
NIGHT TWO
7:45 PM | Doors Open
8:00 PM | Experience 2
9:30 PM | Afterparty
Rally Loud is a free 3-night live music event for young adults ages 18-30.
No registration is required.
Rally Loud is open to all young adults ages 18-30.
Email rally@cbglades.com for details and press pass inquiries.
All Rally Loud Experiences will be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel. However, our afterparty will be live in-person only and will not be live-streamed.
Follow @rallynights on Instagram for all the latest news.
Monthly summer camp for children Kindergarten - 5th grade, which includes:
Breakfast and snack
In-house field trips: video game bus, bounce house, shows, and more!
Continue learning with reading, math, and literacy centers daily.
Contact us at 954-713-7001 or NGLC@fbftl.com for more info!
In partnership with Live the Life Ministries, our Church is providing a six-week couples enrichment course! The course is usually sold at $199 per couple, BUT the cost has been covered, and we want to invite you and your loved one for FREE to join. This is a CAN’T miss opportunity: let’s get better together.
Dating & Married Couples are both welcome. However, both spouses must be present for the group.
Childcare is available*
Serve the City is an excellent opportunity to volunteer at local non-profits and other organizations and be Christ's hands and feet. We send an army of volunteers into the community to various events, from beautification/landscaping to painting/construction to having a fun day for foster children. There are two ways to get involved!
Registration opens on April 1, 2024
Are you ready to celebrate a special milestone in your child's life? Join us at FBFTL for our upcoming Baby Dedication ceremony! This beautiful tradition is an opportunity for parents to dedicate their little ones to God and commit to raising them in a loving Christian environment. But before the big day, be sure to sign up for our orientation class, a prerequisite for participation in the ceremony. Register now and let's embark on this journey of faith together!
Mandatory Orientation: April 14th @ 11:30 AM
Baby Dedication: April 21st @11:30 AM
Baptism is the next step after salvation. It is the public declaration of your faith in Jesus and your heartfelt commitment to following Him. If you want to make that decision public, what better place than the beach?
We will be baptizing just north of the Pompano Beach Pier.
Rally - Friday, March 29th at 8pm in the Student Center
We are Rallying on Good Friday (March 29th at 8 pm) in our Student Center this month. Join us as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with great worship, creativity, message, and an after-party. All young adults 18-30 are welcome!
RALLY in the City is the Young Adult movement of Church by the Glades and First Baptist of Fort Lauderdale. We exist to reach the young adults of South Florida and beyond for Christ. We meet live but also broadcast our services on YouTube every month.
If you are between the ages of 18 and 30, join us on Feb. 23rd at 8 pm in the Student Center for Rally: It’s Complicated.
