Welcome to First Baptist Church

Pastor’s Corner 

We have completed our study on Psalm 119 last week.   If you missed any of the sermons, they are available on the FBC.org YouTube channel.  I encourage you to go listen to them.   

This Sunday, Dr. Danny Kirkpatrick will be bringing a message of hope from God's word.   Please make plan's to attend as Danny is always a blessing and has a word of truth to challenge us in our lives where we are at in our spiritual walk.     

Education

2016: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wales at Spurgeon’s College (UK), 2016
2006: Master of Divinity (Adv.), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006
2004: Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Hardin‐Simmons University, 2004  
 - Advanced Study in Leadership at Cornell University  
 - Advanced Study towards MBA in Strategic Management at           University of the Southwest

Dr. Kirkpatrick pastored churches in Lovington, NM and Caney, OK from 2008‐2014.  He was also involved in serving numerous churches and non‐profit organizations in Texas from 2000‐2008.  He serves or has served on numerous boards or committees,
including the Committee on Committees with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Executive Board of the Baptist Convention of New Mexico, and various local non‐profit organizations.  He also serves on numerous committees at the University of the Southwest.
Dr. Kirkpatrick has a variety of interests in the fields of Christian Studies and Leadership.  

Bible Study: 9:00-10:15 we have Bible Study for our children ages 0-5th Grade in the main building entrance. (Enter at the carport on the north side of the building)  Check-in for the children is right inside the doors on your right.    The youth meet in their Undergrounds worship center which can be accessed from the north or south side entrances to the main church building.  Finally, we have 3 adult Bible Studies to chose from.  Ages 20-40 in the 3 story educational building, and 2 senior adult classes in our Troutt south side of the main church building.   

Sunday Mornings: is 10:30-11:45 AM;  Join us in person or via livestream on any mobile device by going to youtube.com and search for “fbchobbs” or visit fbchobbs.org and select the media tab to watch previous services.  

Wednesday Evening: Underground Youth; New Format;  Started a new Bible Study from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Underground, Bible Study & Worship for students wanting to grow in their faith.  We still offer the traditional 6:00-7:30 dinner in Troutt followed by a message and games in the Underground each Wednesday.  

Bible Nerds: Meet every Thursday contact Pastor Kc @(817) 899-6361 or 575-208-1809 if interested.  

Pastor Search Committee:

• The Pastor Search Committee has mailed out its Congregational Survey.  We ask that you prayerfully answer the questions, seeking God's direction on where He is leading our church.  Hard copies are available in the sanctuary, or you can ask a committee member to assist you in obtaining one.  The survey is open for middle and high school students and adults to complete before September 19th.  We value your input and are praying for you as you participate in the important step in the process.
• We met with Steve Ballew, Executive Director of the Baptist Convention of NM, to answer our questions and provide training on best practices for pastor search committees.  He provided us with many tools and valuable insight and continues to offer his prayerful support to our congregation during this interim period.
• This week, we submitted the job posting on various online Southern Baptist job boards and request that you pray diligently and specifically over the next 60 days as men across the country respond and the committee actively works through this next stage of the process.  We have already received 30+ resume's for the position.