WHO WE ARE
Thanks for checking us out! We would be honored to have you visit us in person on Sunday mornings. Below you will find some information about who we are and what we believe.
Our Mission Statement is the driving force behind everything we do. This statement directs every decision, conversation, plan, and action. Our Core Values are central beliefs that we hold based on the foundation of the Bible. These values represent what we focus on above all else at FBC Ocala.
MISSION STATEMENT
First Baptist Church of Ocala exists to glorify God by making disciples of all nations.
CORE VALUES
The Glory of God
Lead every person and ministry of our church to please and glorify God above all else.
The Sufficiency of Scripture
Every person and ministry of our church rooted in God’s Word and embracing it as the final authority in all matters of faith and practice.
Godly Leadership
Call, equip, and empower leaders who live for Christ and who lead others to do so as well.
Missional Living
Commission every believer to think and act as a missionary in his or her local context.
Global Disciplemaking
Equip and empower believers locally and abroad to be disciples who make disciples.
Genuine Relationships
Encourage relationships and mutual accountability with other believers in an atmosphere of grace, love, service, and acceptance.
Christ-Centered Worship
Engage in Christ-exalting personal and corporate worship.
Generous Participation
Every person enthusiastically participating in the life of FBC.
Prayerful Dependence
Confess our dependence on God in all things by living prayerfully.
First Baptist Church of Ocala is in cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention and subscribes to The Baptist Faith and Message.
PASTORS AND DIRECTORS
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Dr. Darren Gaddis
Senior Pastor
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Danny Heath
Executive Pastor
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BJ Hurse
Pastor for Disciplemaking & Mobilization
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Monty Grant
Pastor of Operations & Membership
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David Burtt
Pastor for Worship
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Dr. Ed Johnson
Pastor Emeritus &
Young at Heart Pastor
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Hunter Lee
Pastor for Students
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Travis Cornell
NextGen Kids Director
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NextGen Preschool Director and Disciplemaking & Mobilization Assistant
ADMINISTRATION
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Shannon Robinson
Financial Assistant
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Jana Finch
Financial Assistant
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Beverly Flory
Young at Heart Ministry Assistant
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Amelia Whinnen
NextGen Ministry Assistant
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Liz Upton
Ministry Assistant, Operations and Membership
WORSHIP AND MEDIA
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Kathy Coleman
Worship & Media Assistant
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Melody Grant
School of Music Administrator
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Kevin Rizzo
Director of Technical Services
COMMUNICATIONS
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Tracey Touchton
Calendar & Graphics Assistant
FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL
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Cheryl Griffis
First Steps Preschool Director
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Reagan Cornell
First Steps Preschool Assistant Director
FACILITIES
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Mike Bowen
Facilities Team Member
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Deon Campbell
Facilities Team Member
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Andy Tinkham
Facilities Team Member
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Cole Helinski
Facilities Team Member
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Landon Tedder
Facilities Team Member
JOIN US
Sundays
Community Groups: 9:15 AM
Worship: 10:30 AM