From the heartbreaking loss of all their facilities to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, First Baptist Church of Long Beach, Mississippi now emerges a resurgence of commitment and steadfast hope.  Now that this cutting-edge facility has opened, a new sense of purpose and expanded ministry opportunities abound.  Nearly 60,000 square feet in size, CTSM Architects designed this new facility to incorporate hurricane-resistant construction techniques as well as an extremely flexible space utilization plan.  With a Master Plan that allows for substantial expansion in the future, First Baptist is poised to minister to the region and beyond for many years to come.


Rendering of First Baptist Church - Phase 1 Relocation Project



Overall Exterior View with Entry Porte-Cochere and Memorial Steeple from
former Church building destroyed by Hurricane Katrina



Monumental Stair in Gathering Space



Multi-Purpose / Worship Space



PreSchool Welcome Center



Corridor in Children's Wing on 2nd Level



Main Welcome Center in Gathering Space



Upper Level Gathering Space overlooking Main Level Entry Area



Cafe Area with serving line behind wall with angled top



Exterior double Playground (Toddlers in foreground; Childrens in background)



View from parking lot towards playground area tucked between two wings of the facility