Pumpkin Run

Posted on September 28, 2026October 25, 2026 by Cindy

First Baptist Church Jennings is excited to announce our second annual Pumpkin Fun Run! Everyone is invited to walk, run, or roll through our 5k. The cost to register is $25. Snacks and water will be provided. Winners in the men’s, women’s and children’s categories will receive a medal and a pumpkin of their choosing. We look forward to seeing everyone this year!

*Must register by October 10th to receive a t-shirt!

*Race is NOT chip timed!

Online registration is closed, but you can register in person on October 24th.

Pumpkin Patch

Posted on September 16, 2026October 25, 2026 by Cindy

Join us this fall for the Annual Pumpkin Patch! We are beyond excited to bring the Patch to Jennings again and we are looking forward to spending the day with you!

Bring the entire family for Family Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The gates will open at 10am and close at 6pm. Along with the pumpkins, there will be food, games, face painting, petting zoo, story telling, train rides, balloon animals, fun jumps and more!

We have lots of pumpkins available for purchase! Our patch team will be happy to help you find the pumpkin or pumpkins that will be just right for you and your family. For your convenience, we accept cash, check and credit card. Donations will also be accepted.

We also have a Pumpkin Run 5k at 8AM! Register today!

First Place, New Session

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Cindy

It’s Coming! Don’t Miss It!

Do you want to improve your relationship with others? Do you desire to be physically fit? Are you tired of being tired? Would you like to know God in a more intimate way? The answer is coming!

First Place 4 Health, a Christ-Centered total wellness program will start its fall session on August 31, 2026 at 6:15PM in the Family Life Center. The session is 12 weeks and encompasses ways to achieve emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.

To join or receive additonal information, please contact Phyllis Prejean at 337-884-3518 or Linda Patterson at 337-368-5312. We will be glad to assist you!

Book of Joshua Bible Study

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Cindy

Join Linda Fonger for a 20-week Bible Study on the Book of Joshua. Please call the church office (337.824.3271) to reserve a book!

“None of the good promises the LORD had made to the house of Israel failed. Everything was fulfilled.” Joshua 21:45

The book of Joshua chronicles God’s continuing faithfulness to fulfill His covenant promises to Abraham. It is a book of transitions, in which Joshua rises to leadership and the people of God step across the Jordan into the long-awaited land of promise. The task of possessing the land will test the limits of their strength and their courage, but God’s covenant will not fail them. And Joshua’s faithful example will whisper toward the perfect faithfulness of Christ Himself.

In this 10-session, verse-by-verse study of the book of Joshua, Jen Wilkin helps us see how God’s commands, though sometimes difficult, are always rooted in His steadfast love for His people. Israel’s story is our story. We battle not against flesh and blood as they did, but we courageously war against the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, trusting in the finished work of the true and better Joshua, Jesus Christ.

Full-Time Lead Pastor

Posted on July 13, 2026October 4, 2026 by Cindy

Full-Time Lead Pastor

First Baptist Church of Jennings is prayerfully seeking a full-time Lead Pastor who has been clearly called by God to pastoral ministry. We are seeking a man of integrity who is committed to faithfully preaching and teaching God’s Word, shepherding the congregation, equipping believers for ministry, and leading our church in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

Demonstrate a clear personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to pastoral ministry
Be a man of integrity who meets the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9
Have five (5) years of full-time pastoral experience (preferred)
Be ordained or eligible for ordination in a Southern Baptist church
Affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
Hold a seminary degree (preferred)
Demonstrate strong biblical preaching, teaching, leadership, discipleship, and pastoral care
Exhibit strong alignment with the church’s theology, mission, and ministry philosophy

Primary Responsibilities

Faithfully preach and teach the inerrant Word of God
Provide spiritual leadership and vision for the church
Shepherd and disciple the congregation through pastoral care, counseling, visitation, and prayer
Lead the church in evangelism, missions, and community outreach
Equip members for ministry and disciple believers of all ages
Work collaboratively with church staff, deacons, and ministry leaders
Officiate baptisms, weddings, funerals, the Lord’s Supper, and other pastoral responsibilities
Foster unity while helping the church grow spiritually and reach the surrounding community with the Gospel

About First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Jennings is a Southern Baptist congregation committed to the authority of Scripture, Christ-centered worship, biblical discipleship, missions, and reaching our community with the Gospel. We desire a pastor who will faithfully lead our church with humility, conviction, and a servant’s heart. Our mission is to Connect, Grow, Serve, and Go as we make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Learn More

To learn more about First Baptist Church of Jennings, our beliefs, our ministry, and our community, please visit the links below. We encourage all prospective candidates to become familiar with our church before submitting a résumé.

FBC Jennings

Facebook

City Of Jennings

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

Resume
Personal testimony and statement of calling
Three to five ministry references

Resumes will be accepted through August 17, 2026.

Please email resumes to: pastorsearchcmte@fbcjennings.com

We ask that all applicants prayerfully seek God’s direction as they consider this opportunity to serve the Lord at First Baptist Church of Jennings.

Protected: More Info

Posted on July 1, 2026July 12, 2026 by Cindy

Summer Sunday Nights

Posted on May 21, 2026July 5, 2026 by Cindy

Join us this summer for Summer Sunday Nights!

May 31 – Game Night

VBS 2026

Posted on May 7, 2026July 5, 2026 by Cindy

Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is

While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. Some might see Jesus as just a person from history, a good man, or a wise teacher but He is much more than that.

At Illumination Station VBS, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus' important question to His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" As they explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, kids will discover that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world.

Jesus spoke to them again: "I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life." John 8:12

PreK 4 - Kindergarten (Just Completed) 8:30am - 11:30am

** PreK 4 kids must be 4 years old by June 23, 2025

1st - 6th Grade (Just Completed) 8:30am - 2pm

VBS is free of charge! All kids will receive a snack; lunch provided for 1st - 6th graders. Please inform us of any allergies or safety restrictions when you register online.

Please note the dismissal time for PreK and Kindergarten will be at 11:30AM. 1st - 6th grade will dismiss at 2PM.

Arrival/Check-In will be at the Family Life Center. Please follow signage; there will be lines according to last name.

Dismissal will be at the horseshoe driveway on Curtis St. Please stay in your vehicle and follow the line.

Family Night will be Friday, June 26th at 6pm, in the sanctuary. Refreshments will follow in the gym.

VBS Scripture: Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Motto: Jesus Is The Light Of The World.

Creek Kids 2026

Posted on February 7, 2026July 5, 2026 by Cindy

March 20-21
**Deadline to register: February 28, 2026

SPEAKER:Chris Burton
WORSHIP:TBA
THEME: Connected To The Cross – 1 Corinthians 1:18

We are SO excited to be able to attend Creek Kids this year! Please arrive at FBCJ (horseshoe drive) between 3:30 - 3:45pm to load the vehicles. After a time of prayer, the group will depart at 4:00pm. Creek Kids is 1 hour away.

On Saturday, the group will arrive at FBCJ at 3pm. We will text parents as soon as we leave Dry Creek.

What is Creek Kids?
Creek Kids Weekend is for boys and girls in grades 1-6 and is a great way for first-time campers to get a taste of what summer camp is like. It begins on Friday evening and ends on Saturday after lunch. Worship services, time at the Snack Shack, a special time for entertainment, and outdoor activities such as archery, riflery, canoeing, and various sports round out this action-packed retreat.

What is the dress code?
Our goal and prayer is for God to be glorified in all areas of our ministry and for clothing not to become a distraction. We ask all campers to dress in a way to be a Christ-like example to others.

With this in mind, the following are examples of unacceptable attire: headwear during worship services, shorts shorter than mid-thigh, shorts/pants with writing on the rear, sleeveless shirts/tank tops/spaghetti straps/crop tops, sleepwear outside the dorm rooms, swimwear in the Dining Hall, leggings/yoga pants, inappropriate artwork, etc. Skirts and dresses should be no shorter than just above the knee.

What should I bring?
Bring an expectant heart, a listening ear, and a positive attitude. Also Make sure to bring your Bible, casual clothes, a pillow, twin-sized linens, towels, personal items, money for snacks and the gift shop. Please label EVERYTHING, even your Bible!

What should I leave at home?
Please leave all cell phones and music-playing devices at home. These items often cause distractions during worship or are lost during camp. Fireworks, firearms, knives, paint ball guns, water guns, shaving cream, skates and skateboards, tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, and non-prescription drugs are never permitted.

Cost:
The cost is $50 per camper/$40 for siblings. Although we do budget and fundraise for this event, donations to fbcKids can always be made. We ask that all attendees participate in the bake sale fundraiser. Checks or cash can be brought to the office or donate online HERE!

Elijah

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Cindy

Ladies, join Linda as she will lead this Bible lesson in the FLC on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM. Please call the church office if you would like to attend.

Old Testament heroes are best known for their most celebrated moments: Moses dividing the Red Sea; David slaying Goliath; Gideon routing an insurmountable army; Joshua marching around the defiant walls of Jericho.

And Elijah—calling down fire on Mount Carmel.

Blinded by the remarkable narratives of our biblical heroes, we can forget they each had a backstory—months and years of development, even difficulty, which fortified their spiritual muscle and prepared them for the tasks that made their lives unforgettable.

Every serious believer longs to summon up the kind of boldness and faith that can stand firm on Mount Carmel and pray down heaven into impossible situations. Yet few are willing to go through the process required to get them there. Strength of faith, character, and boldness can only be shaped in the hidden fires of silence, sameness, solitude, and adversity. Those who patiently wait on God in the darkness emerge with their holy loyalty cemented, their courage emblazoned, and their confident belief in Him set afire.

Join Priscilla Shirer on this 7-session journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. And how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now.