A Mission to Save.
A Desire to Grow.
A Vision to Build.

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What We Believe

The ShIP

At Friendship Baptist Church, we believe in the power of true fellowship and community. Here, every heart is welcomed, every soul is valued, and every life has purpose. Our doors are open for worship, prayer, teaching, and service, where the love of Christ meets everyday life. We embrace the truth that “you may have your silver ships, gold ships, but there is no ship like Friendship.” Join us as we grow together in faith, hope, and love because at Friendship, you’re more than a member, you’re family.

OUR MISSION

EXALTING THE SAVIOR

At the Ship we want you to feel welcomed and loved from the time you pull into the parking lot and enter the sanctuary until you leave the church grounds.

EVANGELIZING SINNERS

Our ministries strengthen relationships among people of all ages within the church fellowship. We encourage each other in an environment that is positive, engaging, uplifting, safe and supportive, including Bible Study, personal support, social activities, and service and mission projects.

EDIFYING THE SAINTS

We offer courses to members that build upon your understanding of God's Word and build a closer relationship with God, so that you see spiritual growth. We offer education in discipleship, stewardship, covenant marriage, singles, bereavement, teacher training.

ELEVATING SOCIETY

We provide opportunities for community leadership on social issues that affect our members and community, through our CITs ("Community IMPACT Teams"), including social reform, congregational response, and mobilizing our church's efforts towards moral, social and political issues.

Established in 1912, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers has served Southwest Florida for over a century.. Located at 2030 Palm Avenue, the historic, primarily African-American congregation has been a staple in the community.
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We’re Listening: Questions & Concerns

We care about you. If you have a question, concern, or something on your heart, please share it here. Church leadership will review every message with care and prayer.



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Class of 2026

Celebrating Excellence, Faith & Achievement: Class of 2026
Friendship Baptist Church is proud to announce our upcoming celebration honoring the hard work and dedication of our 2026 graduates. We invite our entire church family and the local community to join us for this special recognition service.

If you have questions regarding the ceremony or wish to provide information about a graduate, please reach out to our event coordinators:

Tisha Ferrell Williams

EeShawnna Matthews

We look forward to seeing you there as we honor our students under the leadership of Bishop Link Howard, III – Pastor.

WORSHIP TIMES

Sunday School Empowerment Hour 

8:45 am

Sunday Worship Service

10:30 am

Wednesday Youth Night

6:00pm

Wednesday Bible Study / Prayer Meeting

6:00pm

Our Next Chapter:

We are seeking a visionary, biblically grounded leader to shepherd our Church and guide us into our next chapter. Are you called to lead Friendship Missionary Baptist ChurcH

Click here to view the Pastor Profile, Full Criteria, and Application Instructions

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