Our vision is to be a warm, caring church family where people of all ages can grow in faith, receive support, and share the hope of Jesus with our community.


We want to be a church where everyone feels welcomed, known, prayed for, and encouraged.

— Our Vision

Our mission is to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ in Elk Grove Village and around the world.

— Our Mission

Meet Our Pastor

Rev. Dr. Angulus D. Wilson, PhD, DMin. has served in Gospel ministry since 1991 as a pastor, educator, and evangelist. He is married to his wife, Sharon Wilson, and they have three sons. Dr. Wilson has ministered nationally and internationally, with a deep passion for evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual formation.

He is the President and Founder of the Angelos Biblical Institute, a ministry devoted to equipping preachers and church leaders to faithfully proclaim the gospel. Dr. Wilson has planted churches, helped launch nonprofit organizations, and served Christian higher education institutions, including Wheaton College.

Dr. Wilson currently serves as Senior Chaplain at Wheaton College and has recently been elected Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Elk Grove Village in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Known as a trusted mentor and servant-leader, he is committed to strengthening the Church and advancing the work of God’s Kingdom through biblical teaching and pastoral care.
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Our History

First Baptist Church of Elk Grove Village began in 1958 when a small group of believers gathered in the home of Claude and Doris Knudsen to pray, worship, and trust God together. As the church family grew, they met at Higgins School and later at Elk Grove Village Junior High School.

On November 22, 1959, the mission was formally organized as a church. That same year, property was secured for a permanent home. Under the leadership of Pastor Leroy J. Pratt, ground was broken on June 19, 1961, and the first worship service in our present building was held in February 1962. Additional educational space was added in 1967.

From the very beginning, First Baptist has been a small but faithful congregation committed to worship, prayer, discipleship, and service. Through seasons of growth and challenge, we have remained steadfast in proclaiming salvation through Jesus Christ and serving our community with love. By God’s grace, we continue to stand on His promises and trust His faithfulness.

Grounded in the promise of Matthew 16:18, we believe Christ is building His church. Today, we are still serving, still trusting, and still proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Statement of Faith

  1. The Bible is God’s Word...
The Bible reveals his mind concerning the need and method of human redemption, that it was written by men who were divinely and uniquely inspired, and thus it is perfect and absolutely trustworthy and it is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct (2 Timothy 3:16- 17; Luke 24:44; 2 Peter1:21).
  2. There is One, and Only One True God in Three Persons
    There is one, and only one, true God who is living, self-existent, eternal and infinite in every excellence and who exists in three persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit – one in essence though distinct in personality (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:21, Jeremiah 10:10; John 1:1-13. Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
  3. The Holy Spirit
    The Holy Spirit is the giver of life, convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16. 8-11). Through the proclamation of the Gospel He persuades men to repent of their sins and confess Jesus as Lord. He gives birth to new life and dwells in the life of the regenerate (John 3:5-6). The Holy Spirit has come to glorify the Son, who in turn came to glorify the Father. He leads the believer into understanding and applying the truth of God’s word (John 14:15-17, 25, 26).
  4. Satan The Enemy of God
    Satan the enemy of God and man exists and seeks unlawful domination through the overthrow of God’s beneficent rule. (Genesis 3:1-14; Ezekiel 28:13-19; John 8:44, Revelations 12:9, 20:2).
  5. The Fall of Man and The Consequent Need for Redemption
    The fall of man and the consequent need for redemption making all men sinners by nature and by choice, but that “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Therefore those who receive Christ as their Lord and Savior will rejoice forever in God’s presence and those who refuse to accept Christ as such shall be separated from God both now and forever in an everlasting fiery hell. (Romans 5:12, John 1:12, 3:36; Revelations 20:15).
  6. The Church 
    The church is a living, spiritual body of which Jesus Church is the head and of which all saved persons are members. A visible church is composed of regenerated believers and voluntarily united together for worship, work and fellowship. In conformity with the biblical New Testament practice, believers should congregate in localized places in different areas of the world, of which our church is one. Such churches have been committed, until the return of Jesus Church, for the observance of the two ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s supper- Baptism of immersion being symbolic of the believer’s union with Christ in His death and resurrection and the Lords supper being a commissioned of His death and undying love symbolizing the fact that the believer is nourished and sustained by the eternal Love for Jesus Christ. God has commissioned these churches to persuade a lost world to accept Jesus Christ as savior and to enthrone Him as Lord and master. Human betterment and social improvement are essential products of the Gospel and should be actively pursued by the churches and believers. ( 1 Corinthians 12:1-3; Colossians 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:2; Matthew 28:1, 19, 20).
  7. The Ministry of Evangelism
    The ministry of evangelism is a responsibility of both the church and each Christian. We are therefore called upon by the Lord to be His witnesses, in deeds and word of mouth (Romans 10:9-15; Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:18- 20; I Peter 3:15).
  8. Our Lord's Return
    Our Lord Jesus Christ shall return and we shall be caught up to meet Him in the air, and so shall we forever be with the Lord. (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17; John 14:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:5, 52)

Who we are. What we Believe.

First Baptist Church of Elk Grove Village is a Christ-centered, Bible-believing, and Bible-teaching church committed to helping people know, love, and follow Jesus Christ.

For generations, our church has been a place where individuals and families can find hope, encouragement, and authentic community. We are passionate about worship, discipleship, prayer, and sharing the Gospel both in Elk Grove Village and around the world. Whether you are exploring faith, seeking a church home, or looking to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, you are welcome here.