First Baptist Church of Hammond

Former members of First Baptist Church of Hammond argue in a federal lawsuit that the church is responsible for an investment fraud run by a deacon hired by the church to provide financial advice.

Lots of bald sheep at First Baptist Church of Hammond these days. The issue there is not religious faith at the church once the nation’s 14th largest with 20,000 members. It’s moral depravity. Again. And once again, a federal judge in Hammond must unravel the evil legalities.

Hammond’s First Baptist Church congregation elects new pastor

Jack Schaap’s Stress and Depression ‘No Excuse’ for Teen Affair, Says Church - First Baptist Church of Hammond Talks With The Christian Post About Former Pastor’s Claims

First Baptist of Hammond considering new minister

Former Baptist church pastor asks court for lenient sentence

Chicago Magazine: “Let Us Prey” (starts on page 78)

Announcement from Eddie Lapina

Layoffs hit First Baptist Church of Hammond


•  $1 million annual mortgage payment

•  $16 million remaining to pay

•  Radio station reduced to 1 employee

•  Donations are down 10 percent from last year


Hammond Baptist hopes former minister’s plea is amen to sex scandal

“We are not trying to determine what is fair. We were just trying to do what was right. Whatever justice is served will be fair because we believe in our justice system.”