Pastor Jim Murphy - Head Pastor
Pastor Jim Murphy The Lord called Pastor Jim Murphy to be our head pastor in April of 2002. With a ministry built solidly upon the Word of God, his vision is to impact our congregation, our community and our world through preaching, teaching, evangelism, discipleship and counseling.

A 1982 graduate of Practical Bible Training School (Davis College), he earned his Bachelor's of Church Ministries in 1987 from Liberty University and his Master's of Christian Counseling from Liberty University in 1991. Pastor Jim has served as both a youth pastor and head pastor in area churches, in addition to having served as the Vice President of Student Development and the Chair of the Counseling Department at Practical Bible College (Davis College).

Pastor Jim has used his gifts of preaching and teaching in various settings such as pulpit supply, retreat/conference speaking, interim work, etc. He believes the future is bright for First Baptist Church, is praying and seeking God's will in everything, and expecting God's blessing for all.