Women on Mission
Tuesday, September 14 Our local brand of Women on Mission utilitzes the programs and materials provided by the Women's Missionary Union (WMU). This dedicated group focuses on missionaries around the world as well as mission projects from Ocala to around the globe.
On April 25, 2010, Dr. Darren Gaddis and his family accepted the call to be our Senior Pastor! He will begin preaching at First Baptist Church on June 6.
Pastor Darren has been in the ministry for nearly 20 years, having served churches in Florida, Texas and Kentucky. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of West Florida, a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a former President and 2nd Vice President of the Kentucky Baptist Convention and is a Trustee of GuideStone®Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Darren and his wife, Jennifer, have three children: Leah, Ethan and Meredith. He enjoys golf, reading and traveling with his family.