In 1858, twelve men and women founded what is now First Baptist Church Denton. It was only one year after the city of Denton begun.  The church was known as the Union Baptist church. It wasn't until 1880 that the church was renamed First Baptist Church Denton. The Reverend H.S. Holdman was the first pastor. During that time in 1873, the church acquired a piece of property and constructed its first building. It was a white steeped building which sat on the corner of Hickory and Cedar.

In 1897, the church membership had increased so much that it required a new building. The new building housed 400 people and faced West Hickory. Sadly, in 1917 the church building burned to the ground. The church then purchased a lot on West Oak Street and built a beautiful brick building with tall Greek columns. The first worship service in this building was held in September 1918. The church on Oak Street was home to many influential pastors.

During the tenure of Dr. L.L. Armstong, the church purchased property on Malone Street in 1961.  The ground breaking activities for what is now FBCD’s current home were in 1966 and the first service was held in 1967. Also that year, the Armstrong Christian Life Center were constructed.

In 1984, Dr. Wayne Blankenship was called as pastor.  He served until the summer of 1996.  Under Dr. Blankenship’s leadership, two new churches were established in Denton: Northwest Baptist Church and North Metro Church.