History
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Our Story
Old AdobeIn 1846, just one decade after the fall of the Alamo, Pennsylvania native and Presbyterian pastor, John McCullough, established First Presbyterian Church, the first Protestant church in San Antonio, near the corner of Soledad and West Commerce. The church moved locations a few times over the years before eventually settling at the corner of Alamo and Fourth Street.
First Presbyterian Church has had many senior pastors, including Arthur Gray Jones, P.B. Hill and George Mauze, but it was under the 32-year leadership of Louis Zbinden that the church became known for an increased commitment to local and global mission. As a result, the church was instrumental in the establishment and leadership of numerous local organizations that assist the homeless, poor and those with special needs, such as Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM), the San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic, Mission Road Ministries, the San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry (SAMM) Shelter, Morningside Ministries, and most recently the Kingdom Restoration Lab (KRL) on the ground floor of the church, which supports our underserved community.
Under the current pastoral leadership of Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller, the people of First Presbyterian Church continue to build on a long legacy of nurturing faith in action, loving Christ, loving one another, and loving the city.
Click below to view our 175th Anniversary Video about our history.
