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.

MISSION AND VALUES

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.

STAFF DIRECTORY

You can email any FBCO staff member by using their first name and then @fbcocala.org.

PASTORS AND DIRECTORS

Dr. Darren Gaddis
Senior Pastor

Danny Heath
Executive Pastor

BJ Hurse
Pastor for Disciplemaking & Mobilization

Monty Grant
Pastor of Operations & Membership

David Burtt Photo

David Burtt
Pastor for Worship

Dr. Ed Johnson
Pastor Emeritus &
Young at Heart Pastor

Hunter Lee
Pastor for Students

Travis Cornell
NextGen Kids Director

Dee Helinski
NextGen Preschool Director and Disciplemaking & Mobilization Assistant

ADMINISTRATION

Shannon Robinson
Financial Assistant

Jana Finch
Financial Assistant

Beverly Flory
Young at Heart Ministry Assistant

Amelia Whinnen
NextGen Ministry Assistant

Liz Upton

Liz Upton
Ministry Assistant, Operations and Membership

WORSHIP AND MEDIA

Kathy Coleman
Worship & Media Assistant

Melody Grant
School of Music Administrator

Kevin Rizzo
Director of Technical Services

COMMUNICATIONS

Tracey Touchton
Calendar & Graphics Assistant

FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL

Cheryl Griffis
First Steps Preschool Director

Reagan Barineau

Reagan Cornell
First Steps Preschool Assistant Director

FACILITIES

Mike Bowen
Facilities Team Member

Deon Campbell
Facilities Team Member

Andy Tinkham
Facilities Team Member

Cole Helinski

Cole Helinski
Facilities Team Member

Landon Tedder

Landon Tedder
Facilities Team Member

JOIN US

Sundays
Community Groups: 9:15 AM
Worship: 10:30 AM

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