title: Gardendale First Baptist Church
text: # Gardendale First Baptist Church
  
  Gardendale First Baptist Church (sometimes styled as "Gardendale's" or GFBC) is a Baptist megachurch in Gardendale, Alabama. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The senior pastor is Dr. Kevin Hamm.
  
  ## History
  
  The church was founded in 1876. In 1992, Steve Gaines became senior pastor, before leaving in 2006. In 2006, Kevin Hamm became senior pastor. The church claims weekly attendance of about 3,500 worshipers.
  
  