MISSION STATEMENT

January

11

Dr. David Hughes and FBC Ministerial Staff

Sermon Title: It Starts Here!

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

If Carrollton is to look like heaven, then it starts here first with people who are baptized anew and willing to share God’s love everywhere they go. You have heard of our strategic plan. Now hear about our ongoing “Action Plan!”

Please watch the full sermon here.

January

18

Dr. David Hughes

Sermon Title: It Takes All Of Us!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

If Carrollton is to look like heaven, then it will take all of us – a unified, committed body of believers who share a common confession yet possess diverse gifts.

January

25

Special Guests from University of West Georgia’s Campus Outreach

Dr. David Hughes

Sermon Title: It Takes Reaching Out!

Scripture: Psalm 27:1; 4-9

If Carrollton is to look like heaven, then we will reach out to extend FBC’s rich community to others who don’t yet know the community of Christ. We will desire nobody to be alone.

February

1

Youth Sunday

If Carrollton is to look like heaven, youth will be a central part of FBC’s mission and ministry to the world. Come hear what “Making It In Carrollton As It Is In Heaven” means to them!

February

8

Full Attendance Sunday & Chili Cook Off Sunday

Dr. David Hughes

Sermon Title: It Takes Testimonies!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12

If Carrollton is to look like heaven, we must be willing to share the story of our faith with those who do not yet know Jesus Christ!

February

15

Guest Speaker: Rev. Ellen Sechrest, CBF Director of Mission Engagement

If Carrollton is to look like heaven, our church will be connected globally to other people and churches who seek to do the same in their communities. This is why we participate in Global Missions Month!

Dr. David Hughes

Senior Pastor

Dr. David Hughes accepted the call to the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Carrollton in January 2022. David’s formation is in thanks to many fine schools, employers, churches, and his family. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at Furman University (2005), a Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary (2018) and a Doctor of Ministry at McAfee School of Theology in Church Leadership and Administration (2023). Before accepting the call to ministry in 2011, David worked for six years for non-profits in Greenville, South Carolina and Patagonia, Chile. Previously, he served as the minister to students at First Baptist Church of Augusta (2018 – 2021) and Easley First Baptist Church (2011 – 2018). Married to Rebecca in 2006, David’s amazing wife is a constant source of love, encouragement, and partnership in the ministry. The two of them welcomed their daughter Maggie in 2012 and now watch with amazement as their precious daughter continues to grow and develop. David believes firmly that The Church is a place of invitation for all where lives can be transformed by The Gospel of Jesus Christ. His passion is to create vision and lead God’s people to express the love of Christ in the world.