About Us

Seeing the need for a good Baptist church in the south suburbs of greater
Denver, a small group of people voted to form present day First Baptist Church
of Englewood in June of 1911. The church congregation and ministries continued
to grow and First Baptist Church of Englewood built the “Tabernacle” under the
leadership of Dr. Harvey Springer. Known as a fiery cowboy evangelist before
accepting the pastorate at First Baptist in 1936, Dr. Springer remained as
pastor until his death in 1966. That first sanctuary was constructed on the lot
where the current-day parking lot now resides. Sawdust floors and coal burning
stoves were the norm at that time, but God continued to bless the ministry of
First Baptist Church of Englewood with additional buildings, a radio broadcast,
and other educational ministries.

In 1946, First Baptist Church of Englewood, CO, followed God’s direction and
formed Silver State Baptist Youth Camp. Over the decades, God has used Silver
State to powerfully impact thousands of teen age and adult lives for His glory.
The camp continues to operate on the original 160 acres in Jarre Canyon just 8
miles west of Sedalia, CO.

Over the decades, some of America’s greatest Baptist preachers have stood in
the pulpit of First Baptist Church of Englewood, and without apology, it has
been know for standing upon the truths of God’s Word.

Today, under the leadership of Pastor Clifton Mizer, proclaiming that
old-fashioned Gospel and meeting the spiritual needs of the community remain
the cornerstone of our church.