Local Church Tour • Part 2 of a Series
A 130 year old congregation on East Mowry Street keeps its focus on families drawing closer to Christ
Our Local Church Tour series continues with a stop just down the road in Crandall. First Baptist Crandall traces its roots back to 1893, when the congregation first gathered on foot, horseback and horse drawn wagon. More than a century later, the church still centers its work on one simple idea: helping families of every shape and size grow closer to Christ.
Quick Facts
| Address | 400 East Mowry Street, Crandall, TX 75114 |
| Phone | 972.472.3966 |
| Firstbaptistcrandall@gmail.com | |
| Website | firstbaptistcrandall.com |
| Pastor | Nathan Hartfield |
| Founded | 1893, more than 130 years ago |
What To Expect
Sunday mornings begin early at First Baptist Crandall with a nine o’clock prayer gathering, followed by Sunday School classes for different age groups at a quarter to ten. The main worship service starts at eleven, and on the last Sunday of each month the congregation shares communion together after the service. For members who cannot make it in person, an evening worship service streams live on Facebook. The church keeps its doors open midweek too, with a Men’s Bible Study on Monday evenings and a full Wednesday evening lineup covering worship, Bible study, youth and children’s programming.
Who They Are
First Baptist Crandall sits in the heart of Crandall, right next to the local Dairy Queen, and describes itself as a loving, Christ centered Baptist church focused on glorifying God and serving its neighbors. Under Pastor Nathan Hartfield, the church says its mission is to share the hope of the gospel, nurture spiritual growth and create a welcoming space for people of every background, whether they are new to faith, searching for a church home or simply exploring.
Meet the Pastor
Nathan Hartfield
Pastor Nathan Hartfield leads First Baptist Crandall and personally welcomes visitors through the church’s website, inviting anyone in the community to reach out by phone or email with questions before their first visit.
Ministries And Programs
First Baptist Crandall organizes its ministries around worship, Bible study and reaching out to the wider Crandall community.
Sunday Worship And Sunday School
Sunday begins with prayer at 9:00 AM, moves into Sunday School classes at 9:45 AM, and continues with the main worship service at 11:00 AM, plus a Facebook Live evening service at 6:00 PM.
Men’s Bible Study
Men of the church gather every Monday evening at 6:00 PM for Bible study and fellowship.
Wednesday Worship And Bible Study
Midweek worship and Bible study meets at 6:30 PM each Wednesday, giving members a chance to dig deeper into scripture outside of Sunday.
Youth TruthSeekers
Students in seventh through twelfth grade meet for Youth Bible Study at 6:30 PM on Wednesdays, while the TruthSeekers Kid’s Club offers a program for kindergarten through sixth grade at the same time.
Celebrate Recovery
Every Thursday at 6:30 PM, the church hosts Celebrate Recovery, a ministry for anyone working through hurt, habit or hardship. Details are shared through the Celebrate Recovery at First Baptist Crandall Facebook page or directly through Pastor Hartfield.
Community Food Bank Outreach
Partnered with the North Texas Food Bank, the church hosts the Janis Evans Memorial Food Bank giveaway in its gym every second and fourth Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and it welcomes volunteers who want to help serve local families.
Weekly Schedule
| Day | Service | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Sunday Prayer | 9:00 AM |
| Sunday | Sunday School | 9:45 AM |
| Sunday | Worship Service | 11:00 AM |
| Sunday | Evening Worship (Facebook Live) | 6:00 PM |
| Monday | Men’s Bible Study | 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Worship and Bible Study | 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Youth Bible Study (7th through 12th) | 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | TruthSeekers Kid’s Club (K through 6) | 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | Celebrate Recovery | 6:30 PM |
