Pumpkin Patch

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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!

 

Full-Time Lead Pastor

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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.

VBS 2026

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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

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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!

First Place | New Session

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In Beyond Free, we’ll study the power of obedience and what holds us in the chains of defeat. Galatians 5:1 offers a past-tense promise with a present tense punch. Jesus set us free, so we could live in freedom…now.  It says we must stand our ground, and not be burdened again by any form of slavery.

In this study, we’ll study and pray, binding ourselves to two staunch beliefs. First, freedom is real because Jesus offered it. He wouldn’t have teased us with it if it weren’t true. Second, freedom is neither perfection nor permission.

First Place – Holiday Session

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November 6th – December 18th at 6 pm (across from the Refuge)

When most people think of the holidays, fitness and healthy eating are not the first things that come to mind. But celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year with family and friends can be fun, delicious and healthy!  A Joy-Full Season is a six-week devotional that will inspire you to eat right and stay active through the winter holidays.

Written by First Place for Health members from around the world, each daily reading in A Joy-Full Season offers motivation for avoiding the unique temptations of the season and personal testimonies about finding balance in the four core areas of life—emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. You’ll also find six weeks of Live It Trackers, special tips for navigating common holiday pitfalls, and scrumptious menus and recipes for Thanksgiving,

Christmas and New Year’s. Who says “healthy” and “holiday” can’t go together?

 

Bible Drill

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Bible Drill is a discipleship program for children and youth. The purpose of Bible Drill is to help increase a believer’s knowledge of the Bible, to develop skills in effectively handling the Bible, to learn how to apply the Bible to their life and to develop scripture memory skills. Louisiana Baptists offer Children, Youth, and High School Bible Drill and Youth Speaker’s Tournament.

Bible Drill meets on Sundays at 4pm (except for the 3rd Sunday in in the Children’s Building.