Innovate Gala
2024-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
All homeschoolers from 9–12th grade will get dressed up and enjoy a night at our “Decades in Dallas” Innovate Gala on Friday, April 5 from 6–9pm! With caricature artists, a silent disco, crafts, prizes, bingo, and a great Tex-Mex buffet meal, it’ll be a fun and memorable night you don’t want to miss! Tickets are just $20; contact Thad at ttaylor@firstdallas.org or Daira at dtraynor@firstdallas.org.
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Celebration Singers Festival
2024-04-07 - 2024-04-09 | First Baptist Amarillo
Celebration Singers will get to travel to First Baptist Amarillo from April 7–9 for the 2024 Choir Festival!
Registration coming soon.

Parenting Conference
2024-04-07 | Truett Chapel & CenterStage
Whether they show it or not, your children are your biggest fans. Learn how to make the most of the time with your family and how to cultivate a growth environment for your kids at our Parenting Conference on Sunday, April 7.
Hear from renowned speaker and author, Dr. Josh Straub, co-founder and president of Famous at Home, a company dedicated to equipping leaders, corporations, and families in emotional intelligence and relational connection. Join Josh on Sunday, April 7, at 9:15am in Truett Chapel for a special Hot Topics Session preceding the main event at 5pm that evening in CenterStage. At this session, find out what it means to be “famous at home” and how to develop the necessary rhythms to put and keep your family centerstage. Then, that evening at the Parenting Conference, you’ll learn key insights about five ways to cultivate an emotional and spiritual growth environment for your kids. We want to see families grow closer together and help YOU as parents develop deep relational connections with your biggest fans, so don’t miss this one-time event!
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About the Speaker
Dr. Josh Straub takes most pride in his role as a husband and dad. On stage, Josh is a speaker, author, marriage and leadership coach, and cohost of the “Famous at Home” podcast with his wife, Christi. He and Christi co-founded the company, Famous at Home, which offers coaching programs to help cultivate emotional health in marriage, parenting, and the places people serve. He has his Ph.D., CMCLC, and is a fellow of the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling.
Learn more about Josh, his wife Christi, and Famous at Home at famousathome.com.

Dr. O.S. Hawkins
2024-04-07 09:15 - 11:00
On Sunday, April 7, Dr. O.S. Hawkins will deliver a powerful message and we will celebrate the release of his new book on the life of Dr. W.A. Criswell, titled Criswell: His Life and Times. You will able to purchase a copy of his book after the services, as well.

Adult 2 | Leader Meeting
2024-04-07 12:30 | Lovvorn Hall
Adult 2 expanded leadership team and their spouses are invited to join Sean Beach for a leader meeting on Sunday, April 7 at 12:30pm in Lovvorn Hall.

Kenya Mission Trip
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-19 | Kenya
Join First Dallas on a mission trip to Kenya from April 9-19, 2024. The Lord can do so much if we have the willingness to go and serve!

Students | Camp Sunday
2024-04-14 09:15 | Student Center
Students, don’t miss Camp Sunday, April 14! Meet one of the Beach Camp speakers, Drew Worsham, and see how he weaves illusions and magic tricks with an engaging biblical message. We’ll talk about how we expect God to move in June and get hype for Beach Camp!
Drew Worsham is an accomplished mentalist, magician, and illusionist. He is a public speaker with 14 years of pastoring experience. Drew travels worldwide, captivating audiences large and small with his storytelling and creative presentations.
When he’s not on the road, he is in San Antonio with his wife, Jane, and two kids, Tilly and Linden. He loves all things that meld art and science together: magic, cooking, candle-making, and anything else that sparks his attention.
You can’t lead people somewhere you’ve never been, and Drew has walked in the depths and deserts and has come through the other side with treasures to impact you right where you are.

For King & Country + Rebecca St. James
2024-04-14 09:15 - 11:00 | Worship Center
Worship with the four-time GRAMMY-winning duo, For King & Country, and their sister, GRAMMY-winner and our Resident Artist, Rebecca St. James, at First Baptist Dallas! On Sunday, April 14, at 9:15 & 11am, the three artists will join our Choir & Orchestra for a spectacular time of praise. Then, Dr. Robert Jeffress will deliver a powerful, engaging, and biblical message.
For King & Country and Rebecca St. James have been some of the most well-awarded and defining voices in modern Christian music, and we are excited for them to lead us as we worship the Lord together!
ABOUT FOR KING & COUNTRY

The brothers that comprise For King & Country, Joel and Luke Smallbone, are among the music industry’s most decorated duos. Since their formation, For King & Country has won four GRAMMYs, a Billboard Music Award, 10 Dove awards, and has sold out shows in countries like the USA, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, and New Zealand. The Australian-born artists have had nine #1 songs, including the platinum hit, “God Only Knows.” Now, they are easily one of the most recognizable names in Christian music.

ABOUT REBECCA ST. JAMES

Among the most defining artists in Christian music history, GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker, and actress, Rebecca St. James rocketed into the global spotlight in 1994.
The Australian native’s modern pop sensibilities and uncompromising lyrics set a benchmark in Christian music, leading a new generation of artistry in the genre. Rebecca St. James has earned multiple Dove Awards, nine #1 Christian radio singles, and two gold-certified recordings. Her discography includes such iconic albums as Pray, God, and Transform.

Special Needs Family Luncheon
2024-04-14 12:30 | HFC 7 | College Room
Fellowship with other Special Needs Families at the Special Needs Family Luncheon! Join us for food and encouragement on Sunday, April 14 at 12:30pm in the College Room on HFC Level 7.
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For King & Country and Rebecca St. James | "Unsung Hero" Screening
2024-04-14 17:30 | Worship Center
Join For King & Country and Rebecca St. James for a special premiere of their new movie, Unsung Hero, on Sunday, April 14, at 5:30pm.
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If you have children birth–Pre-K, drop them off for Play & Learn and enjoy the movie!
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When David Smallbone’s successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum’s faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to work together with their children to find their way forward as a family, eventually going on to become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history: five-time Grammy Award-winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James.

C&C | Guys & Girls Retreat
2024-04-19 15:00 - 2024-04-20 19:00 | Waco
Time for a getaway retreat! College students, join us for a fun weekend of fellowship at the Sedwick family ranch.
On April 19, college girls will stay inside the Sedwick Family Ranch, and college guys will be camping outside! Friday’s activities will start at 3pm. Food will be provided but transportation will not, so carpool with your friends!
Then April 20, everyone will spend the day playing games, four wheeling, sitting by the campfire, and all their other favorite ranch activities until 7pm. Take a break from the busyness of college and spend a weekend in community and grow closer to the Lord.
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VBS Director Meeting
2024-04-21 12:15 | HFC 6 | Aud 1
Our VBS Director Meeting is Sunday, April 21 at 12:30pm in HFC 6, Auditorium 1. We will discuss important (and fun!) details for VBS, coming up July 15-19. Please RSVP to your Staff Coordinator.

Conferencia de Planificación de Patrimonio
2024-04-21 12:30 | Lovvorn Hall
El Ministerio de Planificación Financiera (Financial Planning Ministry) explica el concepto de la planificación patrimonial, guiándole a usted y a su familia a través de un proceso sencillo, permitiéndole diseñar un plan de legado que bendiga a su familia y honre a Dios. Todos están invitados a asistir a nuestro almuerzo gratuito y Conferencia de Planificación de Patrimonio el domingo 21 de Abril, 2024, a las 12:30pm en Lovvorn Hall. Le brindaremos la oportunidad de tomar decisiones, transmitir sus valores y sus objetos de valor y comenzar a planificar su futuro.
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Kids Worship Spring Musical
2024-04-21 16:00 | CenterStage
Watch as our Kids Worship team brings the story of Daniel to life at their spring musical, “Danny and the Shacks!” Join us in CenterStage on Sunday, April 21, at 4pm to support our kids and enjoy a fun and memorable production.

AWANA Verse-A-Thon
2024-04-24 18:30 | HFC 2 & 6
Our annual Awana Verse-A-Thon is Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30pm in HFC 2 & 6! Kids work hard to memorize as many Bible verses as they can and collect people to sponsor them for the number of verses they say. All funds raised will be given to our ministry partners in Belize. Last year, we raised $10,000—can we break the record this year? Either way, come support our kids at Awana Verse-A-Thon!

Women's Commissioning Service
2024-04-24 18:30 | Truett Chapel
First Baptist Dallas invites you to the Women’s Commissioning Service on Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30pm in Truett Chapel. We will commission a group of women to vocational ministry, recognizing and affirming God’s call on their lives. We will also pray, hear testimonies, and celebrate what God is doing in and through these godly women in our church! Reception to follow after service in Criswell Center Lobby.

JH Hangout | Randomize Night
2024-04-26 18:00 | Student Center
Hey, Junior High! Join us for a fun night of chance-based games, Bingo, raffles, giveaways, and more at Randomize Night on Friday, April 26 at 6pm in the Student Center!

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HS Hangout | Fishing
2024-04-26 18:00 | Seven Points, Texas
High schoolers are gone fishin’ on Friday, April 26! We’ll head to Seven Points, Texas for a fun evening of fishing and fellowship.
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Strong & Courageous | Single Moms Game Night
2024-04-26 18:30 | HFC Level 7 Lobby
Enjoy a night of games and fellowship with other single moms! Drop off your kids for Play & Learn, then meet us on HFC Level 7!
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Play & Learn is provided for all children while parents attend worship, Bible Studies, PNO, and more. This support provides intentional and consistent biblical truth through play and developmentally appropriate activities.

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We invite all of our 5th & 6th graders to join Mrs. Ashley for a fun night of games, worship, dinner, and Preteen Bible Study!
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Marriage Matters Conference
2024-04-26 18:30
Marriage matters. So invest in your marriage!
It can be easy to let yourself grow complacent in your marriage, but a healthy, thriving, God-honoring marriage requires constant effort and investment from both spouses. That’s why we’re excited to announce our upcoming marriage conference on Friday, April 26 at 6:30pm! This event will provide practical tools and inspiration to strengthen your union, no matter how long you’ve been married. With guest speakers Steve and Debbie Wilson, you’ll gain insights into improving communication, managing conflict, keeping romance alive, meeting each other’s needs, and more. You’ll be reminded why you said “I do” in the first place and leave feeling encouraged and equipped to continue building an enduring, fulfilling marriage. The cost is just $20 per person, and all married couples are welcome. Marriage matters—let’s choose to invest in it!
Registration is by individual, not couple: each spouse should register separately.
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REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN FOR PLAY & LEARN HERE
Steve and Debbie Wilson

Steve and Debbie Wilson’s hearts beat for stronger, healthier marriages. In 1990, their marriage fell apart. With God’s intervention and promise, “that what He began, he will complete,” (Philippians 1:6), they worked their way back stronger than ever. After four years of working towards a great marriage, God called them to begin sharing what He had done in their lives and how He could help every marriage. Thus they began teaching marriage conferences around the nation.

Steve and Debbie have been married 45 years. Steve has his Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling, and Debbie has her BA in Psychology. They have three grown children, two daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, and six incredible grandchildren.

First Dallas Golf Fellowship
2024-04-27 08:00 | Waterchase Golf Course, 8951 Creek Run Road, Fort Worth, TX, 76120
Join us for an incredible time of fellowship as we hit the course on Saturday, April 27, with tee-times starting at 8am. The goal of this event is for members of the church to get to know one another better. It’s also a great way to introduce your one life to a First Dallas event. If you are bringing a guest, you can request to play together on the same team. Foursomes will be assigned, and teams will play a tournament scramble best ball format.
Awards will be given for the first-place team. Then, after the round of golf, participants will enjoy a burger lunch together at the pavilion and each participant will receive a First Dallas hat.
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: Tee-times begin at 8am
Cost: $65 per person
Course: Waterchase Golf Course
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Spring Training Kick-Off
2024-04-28 09:15 - 11:00
Church family—focus on spiritual habits and draw closer to the Lord during Spring Training: Five Prayers for a Transformed Heart! For five weeks, we will study select psalms and ask God to move in our hearts, minds, and lives. Celebrate our kick-off on Sunday, April 28, where you’ll receive your FREE journal and t-shirt! Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

Baptism Sunday
2024-04-28 13:30 | Worship Center
We invite you to participate in a special baptism service, presided over by Dr. Robert Jeffress. Join us for a celebratory lunch after the 11am worship service, then the service will begin at 1:30pm.
If you have made a profession of faith but have not followed that decision with baptism, we encourage you to publicly profess your faith in Jesus through baptism with your First Dallas family!
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Already been baptized? Join us to celebrate our brothers and sisters in Christ!

Adult Ark Encounter Trip
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-02 | Williamstown, Kentucky
Have you ever wondered what Noah’s ark was really like? Join us on a trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, from April 29–May 2 to tour the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter, go on a guided bus tour of Historic Cincinnati, share a meal at the historic Montgomery Inn and Boat House, and enjoy walks through historic Finlay’s Market and Cincinnati’s Fountain Square.
For more information, contact Denese at dbledsoe@firstdallas.org or Jim at jhaines@firstdallas.org.
Registration closed.
