WHO ARE WE ...
Who we are, where we come from, and where we're headed as a church family
Here's the deal, FBC Lakeland cares about one thing more than anything else, Jesus Christ. FBC is a family of individuals that have found hope in Jesus, and simply want as many people as possible to experience that exact same freedom.
WHERE DID WE COME FROM?
In 1857, Daniel B. Carroll (James’ son) and James S. Harris (James Carroll’s son-in-law) deeded land for a Missionary Baptist Church, which came to be called Milltown Baptist Church. Trustees to whom the deed was made were James Carroll, James Dobson, James Carroll’s sons, John T. and James H., and James S. Harris. The church, directly north of today’s courthouse, was built of hand-split lumber, with hand sewn sills, and put together with wooden pegs. The ten-inch wide ceiling boards were planed by hand. James M. Baskin is said to have been the builder.
Here's the deal, FBC Lakeland cares about one thing more than anything else, Jesus Christ. FBC is a family of individuals that have found hope in Jesus, and simply want as many people as possible to experience that exact same freedom.
WHERE DID WE COME FROM?
In 1857, Daniel B. Carroll (James’ son) and James S. Harris (James Carroll’s son-in-law) deeded land for a Missionary Baptist Church, which came to be called Milltown Baptist Church. Trustees to whom the deed was made were James Carroll, James Dobson, James Carroll’s sons, John T. and James H., and James S. Harris. The church, directly north of today’s courthouse, was built of hand-split lumber, with hand sewn sills, and put together with wooden pegs. The ten-inch wide ceiling boards were planed by hand. James M. Baskin is said to have been the builder.
MILLTOWN BAPTIST
FOUNDED IN 1857
Expanding the vision...
What's the bottom line? More than ever, FBC is committed to fostering a family built around hope. Hope for the future. Hope for better. Hope for progress. Hope in Jesus. And as we move forward as a church family, inclusion and belonging remain at the center
of who we are as followers of CHRIST.
What does this mean for you? Most importantly, you're always welcome at FBC. We're saving a seat for you. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted as part of the our church family.
READY FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT?
If you're ready to plan your first visit, click here. If you want to learn more about our beliefs as a church, click here. Or if you'd simply like to get in touch with our pastor click this "Contact Us" link.
of who we are as followers of CHRIST.
What does this mean for you? Most importantly, you're always welcome at FBC. We're saving a seat for you. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted as part of the our church family.
READY FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT?
If you're ready to plan your first visit, click here. If you want to learn more about our beliefs as a church, click here. Or if you'd simply like to get in touch with our pastor click this "Contact Us" link.