Who We Are
In a world overshadowed by hopelessness, First Baptist Chipley stands as a beacon of hope, shining the light of Jesus Christ throughout our community.
Our mission is to equip Christ-followers to live out their hope in Him and give the hope of the gospel to others. As a vital part of our faith family, you play a crucial role in spreading the transformative hope of Jesus to a world in need. We are dedicated to helping individuals live out their salvation by becoming more like Christ; fostering worship, connections, and service to the world; and making meaningful investments in others.
Take a moment to explore what we’re all about. #HopeFound
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God
There is only one living and true God. He is all-knowing, all-powerful and everywhere. He reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 45:5; Isaiah 57:15; 1 John 4:9
Father
As Father, He provides, loves, disciplines and freely offers grace to us through faith in Jesus Christ.
Psalm 19:1-3; John 4:24; Ephesians 4:6
Son
Jesus Christ is the perfect representation of the Father in human form, both fully human and fully divine. He was born of a virgin and lived a sinless life. In death, He was the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people. He rose from the dead after three days and, a short time later, ascended to Heaven where He reigns. He will return one day and, in the meantime, lives in the lives of all Christians.
Mark 1:1; John 1:1-18; John 1:29; Romans 1:3-4; Romans 3:23-26; 1 Peter 3:22
Holy Spirit
He lives within each Christian to inspire, guide, convict of sin and give abilities and spiritual gifts for carrying out the work of the church.
John 14:16-17; John 4:26; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31
Man
Man is the special creation of God, in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. … The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore every person of every race possesses dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
Genesis 1:26-28; Romans 5:6; Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-22
Salvation
God reconciling humanity to Himself. The solution to overcoming the death penalty of sin is to acknowledge the need for God, turn from sin, believe that Christ is Savior and publicly confess Jesus as Lord. There is no other way to mend your relationship with God. Once salvation occurs, it can never be taken away or lost.
Romans 5:8-10; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 2:8-22; 1 John 1:6-2:11
Baptism
An outward expression of an inward change and commitment that has occurred in the life of a believer. Baptism pictures Christ’s death and resurrection through immersion into water. It is not a means of salvation.
Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42; Acts 8:35-39
The Lord’s Supper
A symbolic remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice. The bread and cup represent the body and blood of Christ. Those who have accepted Christ as Savior and Lord participate in the Lord’s Supper during periodic observances.
Matthew 26:26-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Church
A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel, observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Each congregation operates under the Lordship of Christ through democratic processes. In such a congregation each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord. Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.
Acts 2:41-42; Acts 2:47; Acts 6:3-6; Acts 13:1-3; Acts 14:23; Acts 14:27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Colossians 1:18
Who Is Jesus?
Our church is centered on the foundational truth that everything we do, and the very reason for our existence, stems from God’s incredible gift of forgiveness through His son Jesus. Above all else, we want you to grasp the profound love God has for you and the purpose He has for your life. It’s common for individuals to seek God’s approval through various means such as rule-following, religious services, or being morally upright. However, the ultimate path to a fulfilling life and an eternal future in heaven lies in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
God loves you
God’s love extends to every individual, and He desires unbroken fellowship with each person (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:4-5).
You are a sinner
All individuals are considered sinners, choosing their own ways over obedience to God (Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:10).
Sin separates you from God
Sin creates a barrier that prevents unbroken fellowship with God, leading toward a Christless eternity known as Hell (Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23).
You can’t save yourself
Efforts to overcome the sin barrier are insufficient. Salvation is a gift from God, unearned by human actions (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Romans 4:4-5).
God sent His son Jesus to remove the sin barrier
Jesus Christ has bridged the gap by taking on the punishment for sin and has satisfied God’s justice, providing a way for restored relationship with God (1 Peter 2:23; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 10:9).
You can receive Jesus Christ through faith
Faith involves trusting in Jesus’ work rather than personal efforts, allowing Christ to live through you. It also includes genuine repentance and a willingness to turn away from sin (John 14:6; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 3:19).
Through prayer, you can trust in Jesus Christ
Acknowledge your sinfulness, express repentance, ask for forgiveness, invite Jesus into your life, and commit to living for Him.
If you’ve just prayed to receive Christ, please call us at (850) 638-1830 or reach out via email. We are here to support you on this transformative lifelong journey after accepting Christ, and we look forward to assisting you in your growth.
Senior Pastor Mike Orr
Mike Orr is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Chipley in Chipley, Florida, faithfully serving since 2000. Before answering the call to Florida, he served at Madrid Baptist Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, near Dothan.
A native of Canton, Georgia, Pastor Mike is a proud graduate of Baptist University of Florida, where he earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Currently enrolled in the doctrinal program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Pastor Mike has been married to his wife, Stephanie, for over 30 years and is a loving father to his daughter, Savannah, and son-in-law, Talor.
His passion is to proclaim the gospel and instill the hope of Christ in our community and beyond. Pastor Mike enjoys sports, especially Georgia football, reading, and spending time with his family.
Our Team
Originally from Winter Haven, FL, Bobby graduated from Winter Haven High School and attended Polk Community College before transferring to the Baptist University of Florida (formerly the Baptist Bible Institute), where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Theology. He later completed his Master of Divinity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Bobby married Deann Hall in 1984, and they have two children: Carissa, who lives in Memphis, TN with her husband Matt and their children Zeke and Zoey, and Garrett, who resides in Burbank, CA. Bobby loves his family and is passionate about serving the Lord and the people at First Baptist Chipley, and looks forward to continuing his service and leadership within our church family.
David has been married to his wife, Heather, for 23 years, and they have three children: Autumn, Xander, and Jenaiah. Over the years, he has served in various capacities at multiple churches, including FBC Bonita Springs, Damascus Baptist in Graceville, ElBethel Baptist Church in Chancellor, and Bay Leaf Baptist Church in Raleigh.
David is passionate about helping people connect with God and each other at First Baptist Chipley. He feels blessed to be part of a community that loves Jesus and looks forward to what the Lord has in store for the future.
Joe has been married to his wife, Kristy, since 2019. Together, they serve at the university, engaging and discipling students to deepen their intimacy with Christ. Joe is passionate about leading the local church to respond properly to the Person and faithfulness of God with reverent, enthusiastic, and authentic worship.
In his downtime, Joe enjoys playing pickleball, volleyball, and tennis with university students, playing with his pups, or adventuring with Kristy.
Brock is currently finishing his B.A. in Biblical Studies and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in either philosophy, church history, or ancient history. He is passionate about philosophy, apologetics, ancient history, lifting weights, FSU football, and UFC.
Brock’s desires in life are to love God with all his heart, soul, and strength, to love his family, to proclaim the gospel of Christ, to defend the truth, and to serve Christ's church until He returns.
With 25 years of experience as an elementary school teacher, Anne has also served as the youth and children’s minister at Oakie Ridge Baptist Church in Chipley for 13 years part-time. She joined First Baptist Chipley as the children's minister part-time for three years before transitioning to a full-time role, where she has been serving for the past 14 years.
Anne loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys helping to raise her nieces and nephews. She is dedicated to the spiritual growth of the children at First Baptist Chipley and is grateful to be a part of our church family!
Ellis is married to his wife, Adrienne, and they have four children. He is passionate about leading people in worship and offering encouragement through song. Ellis feels fortunate to be part of the FBC Chipley team and is excited about what the Lord is doing through the church.
Jennifer has been married since 2016 to her husband, Caleb, and they have two children together, Hunt and Hope. Jennifer has a deep love for the local church and is passionate about helping the church engage in the work of the Great Commission. She also has a desire to help teach and train women in discipleship and Bible literacy. In her spare time, you might find Jennifer doing photography, decorating, writing, spending time with her family, reading a theology book, or eating a bowl of ice cream.
In her role, Jennifer desires to leverage the gifts God has given her to edify the local church and reach the lost with the good news of the gospel.
In his role, Dustin helps oversee the production team and church communications, including all livestream productions, social media, website, and more. Additionally, he serves as a member of the men's ministry team. Dustin has a passion for using technology to reach others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and enjoys seeing men grow in their walk with Christ through the men's ministry.
In his free time, Dustin enjoys watching the Atlanta Braves and Seminoles, trying to play a round of golf every now and again, and traveling with his family.
In her role at First Baptist Chipley, Jackie serves as a receptionist, church clerk, and ministry assistant. She has a passion for serving the church family and supporting the ministry staff in their respective areas. Known for her love of people, Jackie is committed to fostering a welcoming and Christ-like environment at FBC.
Lisa has been married to Doug since April 1982, and together they have three daughters and 11 grandchildren. She loves her family deeply, and they bring her much joy. Lisa also loves serving the Lord and the congregation of FBC through her role.
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