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The First Baptist Church of North Middleboro represents a significant chapter in the development of Baptist life in New England. Rooted in the religious ferment of the eighteenth century, the church emerged during a time when questions of faith, authority, and liberty were reshaping the spiritual landscape of colonial America. The origins of the church can be traced to the Read more...
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Isaac Backus (1724–1806) stands as one of the most influential Baptist leaders in early American history, particularly known for his tireless advocacy of religious liberty. A pastor, historian, and public spokesman, Backus played a crucial role in shaping the relationship between church and state in the formative years of the United States. Backus was born in Norwich, Connecticut, into a Read more...

