Last week we had Promotion Sunday for our preschool, children and youth. The excitement in these departments was tangible as the kids “moved up” to the next level. With this excitement we are also blessed with volunteers who come along beside our pastors to show and teach these kids about Jesus. We feel the urgency and need for these kids …

Martha and I are thankful for our time away and thrilled to be back worshiping and serving with you. This week I’ve already led the Tuesday Men’s Breakfast (we had our highest attendance ever) and Wednesday worship. Martha is busily getting ready to teach her Wednesday morning Bible study Under His Wings that begins August 30. We pray that God …

First Baptist Church Covington is blessed to have so many wonderful pastors that seek God, love their families, and have a heart for people. This weekend Josh introduces himself and his family: Leslie and I are grateful to serve our church family. I moved from Texas to serve on staff in June of 2007 – and met the love of …

This weekend I want to introduce you to Chris and his role in the ministry of First Baptist Church Covington. Chris joined our staff as Pastor to Students in December 2014. Chris grew up in DeFuniak Springs, FL, as did his wife Crystal. They have five children: Andrew, Luke, Ella, Emery, and Nate. Before coming to FBC, Chris served as …

Let me introduce you to Glynn and his role in the ministry of First Baptist Church Covington. In his sermon this weekend you will hear his passion for A Healthy, Focused, Challenged, and Ready Church. Glynn joined our staff in April 1997. Glynn grew up in Meridian, MS and his wife Melinda is from Hattiesburg, MS. They have three children. …

Bill is preaching this weekend while Martha and I are away on sabbatical. So let me introduce you to his role in the ministry of First Baptist Church Covington. Bill joined the staff in May 2006, having been in student and family ministry since 1993. He and his wife Jill are originally from Meridian, MS and have two college-aged daughters, …

Today we give thanks for the wonderful nation in which we live. I particularly am a first amendment American. What a blessing to have freedom of religion, and to live in a land with freedom of speech and the press. It is truly something for which to be thankful. Martha and I want to thank you for the opportunity to …

It’s hard to believe but we are now about halfway through the summer school break, and we have had a very eventful summer so far! Each week we see children walking to the front to show that they have trusted Christ as their Lord and Savior. It is a beautiful sight! We are very thankful for the large number of …

Happy Father’s Day to our fathers and father figures – thank you for being here today. Let me give you seven truths I strongly believe and follow. Occasionally, we simply need to remember who we are and what we believe. Obviously, we have a whole Bible that is the very definition of truth. I simply want to give you seven …

As I write this, VBS is nearing completion. I simply cannot express how meaningful this week has been. We have truly had an enjoyable time filled with energy and anticipation. We have seen so many children who are vitally interested in Scripture and in knowing Christ. It truly seems that this youngest generation, like Paul, wants to know Christ and …