Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pharr

If you want to study God's Word seriously, deepen your spiritual life, enjoy Christian fellowship, and live a Christ-centered life, you've come to the right place.

[Español] Si deseas estudiar la Palabra de Dios con seriedad, profundizar en tu vida espiritual, disfrutar de la comunión cristiana y vivir una vida centrada en Cristo, has llegado al lugar correcto.

Our pastor

Luis David Marín is a writer, theologian, and pastor who has served in ministry for more than a decade. He is the author of two books and an international conference speaker, passionate about helping people see the glory of Christ through the truth of Scripture.

   He studied Philosophy in Venezuela, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies at the Rio Grande Bible Seminary, and completed a Master of Divinity at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky.

   In May 2025, Pastor Marín began serving as Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church of Pharr. He believes that a pastor is, first and foremost, a man of God—entrusted with the care of God’s people through faithful preaching, prayer, humble leadership, and genuine love for the church. His deepest conviction is that the greatest priority of every church is to glorify God by preaching the gospel and living the Bible faithfully and lovingly.

   Pastor Marin’s spiritual and intellectual influences include Charles Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards, Augustine of Hippo, David Brainerd, and English Puritans such as John Owen, Isaac Ambrose, and Richard Sibbes—men whose passion for holiness and the glory of God continue to shape his ministry and message today.

   He enjoys spending time with his family, reading and having spiritual conversations with anybody.

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Our History

The city of Pharr was founded in 1909 by John C. Kelly, who named it after Henry Newton Pharr. Just four years later, in 1913, our church was established as the city's first congregation. The founders themselves, Kelly and Pharr, through their Pharr Townsite Company, contributed land where The First Baptist Church of Pharr would be built.

   Under the leadership of Pastor A. J. Seale and with only seven founding members, the church began meeting in a school building. In 1916, the first sanctuary was built on the donated land, marking the beginning of a history of faith, service, and growth. 

   Over the years, the congregation actively participated in the founding of two local Hispanic churches and expanded its facilities to continue serving the community. In 1994, a new sanctuary was dedicated on Ridge Road, a symbol of God's faithfulness.

   More than a century later, we continue to proclaim the same gospel that inspired our founders: Christ lived, died, and rose again to save all kinds of sinners, for the glory of God.

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400 W Ridge Rd Pharr, TX 78577
Pharr, Texas