Our Story

• 1792: Our church started from a church in Columbia (near modern-day Lunken Airport).
• 1841: A brick building was built on modern-day Church Street.
• 1952: The name was changed to First Baptist Church of Newtown.
• 1955: The present building and parsonage were built.
• 1965: The sanctuary was remodeled and the building was expanded.
• 2023: The church renamed itself The Village Church.

Over these many years, the church has seen multiple wars, a depression, a recession, pastors coming and going, the church growing and declining, and growing again. Through all of this, the one constant remaining is the unending grace, mercy, and providence of God. Our church has been blessed to be a part of various ministries, missions, and programs throughout its exciting life. A bright future is ahead as we see what God is leading us towards!

Our Sunday mornings start with Bible study and fellowship (for all ages at 9:15 AM) before transitioning over to a time of worship to our great God (at 10:30 AM). During this time we exalt our Lord through singing, reading the Word, prayer, and preaching. You’ll find individuals from all backgrounds, dressed in jeans, t-shirts, button-up shirts, etc. joined together in thanksgiving and praise to our Lord.

We are different than many churches around. We are smaller, but emphasize the sufficiency of Scripture, the significance of community, and the seriousness of the Great Commission. Our church is a revitalization of a centuries-old church. We have a long way to go still, but we have seen God do incredible things! And he's still doing incredible things! But there's more work to do! Come be a part of what God is doing here at The Village Church!  

We are a new work in an old church! Do you want to be on the frontline of God’s mission work here on the Eastside of Cincinnati? Come check us out. Here are our guiding convictions that inform everything we do as we seek to find new life as a church:

• Sufficiency of Scripture: God's Inspired Word is crucial to guiding our church. We are committed to expository preaching and teaching, fervent worship with strong theological truth, and intentional discipleship surrounding the goodness of the Bible. Simply put, we love the Word!
• Significance of Community: Christians are not meant to be in isolation. People need people. Men need men. Women need women. And kids need kids. We love to enjoy community together, eating, playing, hanging out, studying the Word, and enjoying the blessings of our world...together!
• Seriousness of the Great Commission: From mission trips to Upward Soccer to personal evangelism. We want to see the Great Commission fulfilled! This is a command, not a suggestion. We press on with the words of Christ echoing in our heads: "Go and make disciples..."