Last Sunday, we saw how seeking the lost is essential to following Jesus. I hope that you’ve been challenged and encouraged to take seriously your ongoing responsibility to tell others about Jesus. To help you apply this to your life, I’d like to offer some practical steps you can take. The first thing you should […]
Read More »We are made to know God and to be with Him. Throughout Scripture — from Genesis to Revelation — God’s favor and blessing are made evident through His presence. God is with His creation in the garden and then with His chosen people in the tabernacle and later the temple. After removing His glory and […]
Read More »This is always such an exciting time of year for our youth. They’ve just completed an amazing weekend of Disciple Now and are now making final preparations for Dessert Theatre. Seasons like this remind me of what a tremendous impact a youth ministry can make in the life of a young person (I know it […]
Read More »Judges chapters 6 through 8 records the story of Gideon and how the Lord called and used him to accomplish His will. I’m always drawn to this familiar story when faced with long odds and dwindling numbers because it reminds me how God often works in such circumstances. When the Lord called Gideon, He said […]
Read More »We have a very special time to look forward to this Sunday, February 11, as contemporary Christian artist, Amy Shreve comes “home” to lead us in worship and grow us in our faith. Amy, a singer, songwriter, and harpist (who grew up in FBCTLH!) will be joined by her husband and producer, Gary Wixtrom, backing […]
Read More »As presented by Donna Callaway, Vice-Chair of the Pastor Search Committee, on Sunday, January 28, 2018 during the PSC Update at 2:00PM in the Sanctuary. Welcome and thank you for your patience, your prayers, and your presence today. Most importantly, thank you for allowing us the privilege of serving the Lord and this church in […]
Read More »Dear First Baptist Church Family, I am writing this letter to inform you of my resignation as Minister of Community Missions at First Baptist Church of Tallahassee effective February 4, 2018. I have loved working with the youth and internationals at First Baptist. This role has changed my life over the past 9½ years. Working […]
Read More »Dear First Baptist Church family, There are times in our lives when we have a deep sense of the movement of God. Several months ago the Lord began preparing my heart for the possibility of a shift in ministry. Today the Lord confirmed and opened the opportunity for me to become the Minister of Discipleship […]
Read More »The days of cultural Christianity in America are coming to an end. There was a time in our nation’s history — even just a few decades ago in many communities — when membership in a local church was expected, as well as beneficial to one’s social standing, and biblical values were given tacit approval in […]
Read More »The New Testament calls for two offices within the local church: pastors and deacons. While our church continues to pray and search for our next pastor, the work of our deacons continues unabated as it has throughout the history of our church. I am especially grateful for the sacrifice and servant leadership of our outgoing […]
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