First African Baptist Church (Richmond, Virginia)
| First African Baptist Church | |
|---|---|
The old church building, now a property of Medical College of Virginia | |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
| Country | USA |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Website | firstafricanbaptist.org |
| History | |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Clergy | |
| Senior pastor(s) | Dr. Rodney D. Waller |
The First African Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is a Baptist Church. Founded in 1841, its members included both slaves and freedmen. It has since had a major influence on the local black community. At one point, it was one of the largest Protestant churches in the United States.