First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens exists today as a branch of the greatest tradition of African American Baptist Churches. The Key to understanding First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens is by reviewing the rich and challenging history of African Americans. America was an extremely harsh environment for Africans who were held as slaves and their descendants. The nature of the African American experience was such that black Americans' survival was dependent upon the constructor of an agency that could address their physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs. Black churches became the agency.

Our churches were our arks of safety that protected us from the tidal waves of racial hostility and today black churches are still our best hope against the effects of lingering resentment and injustice. With that understanding, the history depicts the role that First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens has endeavored and is attempting to play as a vehicle of hope in the twenty-first century.

For a complete history and pictorial walk-through, we encourage you to take an opportunity to purchase First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens: Through the Years.