FIRST BAPTIST SWAINSBORO

GOD WANTS TO DO GREAT THINGS THROUGH YOU!

ABOUT US

At FBC we believe that together in fellowship we grow closer to God and one another. We value the word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.

 

Our vision and mission is to build a community on mission to grow the Kingdom of God. Our strategy is to celebrate God through worship, build the body of believers through discipleship and fellowship, and care for others through missions and ministry.

 

FBC strives to be a church without walls. Jesus calls for us to go outside the walls to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found. FBC makes an effort to be like the church from the book of Acts, to see our city changed.

OUR STAFF

Casey Shaw

Lead Pastor

Pastor Casey has four beautiful children with his wife Angie. He earned a B.A. from Columbia International University and then a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He joined FBC in August of 2018. Pastor Casey loves Christ and works diligently to lead us into a deeper faith in Jesus.

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Matt Jarrell

Youth & Children's Pastor

Matt was born and raised near Spartanbug, SC. He earned a B.S. from Clemson University then a Master of Divinity in Apologetics from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Emily, joined the FBC family in September of 2019. He is passionate about teaching youth and children what the Bible says as well as apologetics strategies.

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Al Lawson

Music DIrector

Al Lawson has been the music director at FBC since 2017, but has been a long time member. He is a Swainsboro native and loves to sing! You can always find him full of energy and a smile. In his spare time, he works full time for TurnipSeed and spends time with his wife, Diane, and family.

Additional Staff:

Taylor Cavanah - Secretary

Joni Flanders - Financial Secretary

Gary Meeks - Church cook

Lacey Bishop - Church organist

Kathy Jones - Church housekeeping

Meghan Cannady - Preschool Director 

WHO WE ARE

OUR BELIEFS

We affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. We believe there is only one living and true God who reveals himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We are a member of the Southern Baptist Convention, GA Baptist Mission Board, and Emanuel Baptist Association.

OUR DEACONS

We have 15 deacons who serve the church. These are men who are dedicated to serving the people of FBC and supporting the ministry work of the church. Each year, several men rotate off and there are elections to replace them. 

OUR VALUES

We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We value the word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.

OUR HISTORY

SMALL BEGINNINGS

  1. Founded in 1875 by 11 men and their families at the corner of W Main and Roberts Street.

  2. A new building on Coleman Street was completed in 1896.

  3. In 1914 we moved to the corner of North Main and Church Street.

  4. After 30 years, the congregation needed more space and began construction on a new building.

  5. The current sanctuary was consecrated in 1949. Since then, two additions were built for more education and office spaces.

  6. In 2011, the Family Life Center was completed for children and youth activities.

HELPING PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS