How it all started...
In 1933, a few biblical-minded people that were a part of the small black community, in what would come to be known as Fort Walton Beach, started Bible classes in the afternoon in their individual homes. As the area grew, believers saw the need for a building where they could gather together for worship. In 1938 the first church for the black community was organized and called The Colored Community Church. Even then the believers understood the importance of community and the newly organized church served as the first school for black children in the community. In 1946 the church's name was changed to Beulah First Baptist Church.
Beulah First Baptist Church, affectionately known as BFB, is the largest and oldest African-American church in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Over the years BFB has grown and been an integral part of the local community and surrounding areas. Committed to community, outreach, redemption, and education, Beulah established free programs for distributing bread to needy families, summer reading contests, and began contributing consistently to the foreign mission board of the National Baptist Convention.
Beulah First Baptist Church, affectionately known as BFB, is the largest and oldest African-American church in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Over the years BFB has grown and been an integral part of the local community and surrounding areas. Committed to community, outreach, redemption, and education, Beulah established free programs for distributing bread to needy families, summer reading contests, and began contributing consistently to the foreign mission board of the National Baptist Convention.
Expanding the vision...
Realizing the importance of giving the youth a strong foundation to build upon, BFB began Children's Church during the Sunday morning worship service. The Youth Ministry also implemented Youth Bible Study as a part of the regular Wednesday night Bible study what was being held for the adults.
BFB also recognized the need to provide housing for low to moderate income families which lead to the start of The McGriff Community Development and Services. As a result, The Beulah Land Townhomes were built across the street from the church. To further those efforts, in 1994 Beulah's Helping Hand House opened to serve as an outreach ministry for the community.
BFB also recognized the need to provide housing for low to moderate income families which lead to the start of The McGriff Community Development and Services. As a result, The Beulah Land Townhomes were built across the street from the church. To further those efforts, in 1994 Beulah's Helping Hand House opened to serve as an outreach ministry for the community.