First Baptist Church
Camden TN
38320-1365
Who we are
Welcome To First Baptist Camden!
A word from the Pastor: Welcome to The First Baptist Church of Camden. Most biographical sketches of a church begin with what the church is like. We want to start at the opposite end of the spectrum. We want to share with you what The First Baptist Church of Camden is not. It is not legalistic, nor is it moderate. It is not old fashioned, nor contemporary. It is not formal, nor informal. It is not stuck in the past, nor forgetful of its heritage. It is not lacking in sound doctrine, nor lacking in being relevant & practical. If you are looking for a church that is on one end or the other; The First Baptist Church of Camden is probably not for you.
If you are looking for a church that believes in being balanced, well-rounded, practical, rooted in doctrine and led by the Lordship of Christ, seeking to Glorify Him and all that He is for, and to us; First Baptist Church may very well be exactly what you're looking for. We are blood bought, Spirit taught believers who strive to glorify the Lord together.
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A word from the Pastor: Welcome to The First Baptist Church of Camden. Most biographical sketches of a church begin with what the church is like. We want to start at the opposite end of the spectrum. We want to share with you what The First Baptist Church of Camden is not. It is not legalistic, nor is it moderate. It is not old fashioned, nor contemporary. It is not formal, nor informal. It is not stuck in the past, nor forgetful of its heritage. It is not lacking in sound doctrine, nor lacking in being relevant & practical. If you are looking for a church that is on one end or the other; The First Baptist Church of Camden is probably not for you.
If you are looking for a church that believes in being balanced, well-rounded, practical, rooted in doctrine and led by the Lordship of Christ, seeking to Glorify Him and all that He is for, and to us; First Baptist Church may very well be exactly what you're looking for. We are blood bought, Spirit taught believers who strive to glorify the Lord together.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Dr. Emil Turner Â
Leader Position:
Transitional Pastor Â
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Leader Bio:
Family: Patricia Rice Turner (Patti), wife; Joel & Kellie Turner, Jack, Max & Ariana Turner, son, daughter in law, and grandchildren; Jonathan Turner, son.
Education: BA degree, Louisiana State University, 1973; Master of Divinity Degree, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1983; Doctor of Ministry Degree, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986. American Management Association President’s Course. U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar. Other specialized courses related to administration and ministry.
Ministry Assignments: Campus Director, Campus Crusade for Christ, 1973-1979; Associate Pastor, Hillvue Heights Baptist Church, Bowling Green, KY 1979-1981; Pastor, FBC, Harrisonburg, LA 1983-1986; Pastor, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Crossett, AR 1986-1991; Pastor, FBC Lake Charles, LA 1991-1996; Executive Director, Arkansas Baptist State Convention 1996-2013. Currently, interim pastorate, Bible Conferences, revivals and supply preaching.
Hobbies and interests: Fly Fishing, Hiking,
Medieval History, reading.
Special Recognitions: Distinguished Alumni,
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006; Outstanding Denominational Leadership Award,
Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004; Resolution of Appreciation, Southern Baptist Executive Committee, 2013.
Mission Experience: Louisiana/Korea Partnership Preacher, 1988; Trustee with IMB 1992-1996; Interlaken Training Weeks with European Baptist Convention, 1996-2000; Partnership with Brazilian Convention in Sao Paulo, 2005-2008; worked with IMB in Paris, 2005; organized Arkansans to serve the Southeast Asia Annual General Meeting of the IMB missionaries in southeast Asia, 2008-2013, (served
as guest preacher during these meetings)
Interims: Central Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR; FBC DeWitt, AR; FBC, Manila, AR; East Side Baptist Church, Paragould, AR; FBC Bastrop, LA; First Southern Baptist, Bryant, AR; Lonoke Baptist Church, Lonoke, AR; Natural Steps Baptist Church, Roland, AR. Â
Education: BA degree, Louisiana State University, 1973; Master of Divinity Degree, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1983; Doctor of Ministry Degree, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986. American Management Association President’s Course. U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar. Other specialized courses related to administration and ministry.
Ministry Assignments: Campus Director, Campus Crusade for Christ, 1973-1979; Associate Pastor, Hillvue Heights Baptist Church, Bowling Green, KY 1979-1981; Pastor, FBC, Harrisonburg, LA 1983-1986; Pastor, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Crossett, AR 1986-1991; Pastor, FBC Lake Charles, LA 1991-1996; Executive Director, Arkansas Baptist State Convention 1996-2013. Currently, interim pastorate, Bible Conferences, revivals and supply preaching.
Hobbies and interests: Fly Fishing, Hiking,
Medieval History, reading.
Special Recognitions: Distinguished Alumni,
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006; Outstanding Denominational Leadership Award,
Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004; Resolution of Appreciation, Southern Baptist Executive Committee, 2013.
Mission Experience: Louisiana/Korea Partnership Preacher, 1988; Trustee with IMB 1992-1996; Interlaken Training Weeks with European Baptist Convention, 1996-2000; Partnership with Brazilian Convention in Sao Paulo, 2005-2008; worked with IMB in Paris, 2005; organized Arkansans to serve the Southeast Asia Annual General Meeting of the IMB missionaries in southeast Asia, 2008-2013, (served
as guest preacher during these meetings)
Interims: Central Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR; FBC DeWitt, AR; FBC, Manila, AR; East Side Baptist Church, Paragould, AR; FBC Bastrop, LA; First Southern Baptist, Bryant, AR; Lonoke Baptist Church, Lonoke, AR; Natural Steps Baptist Church, Roland, AR. Â
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Sunday Mornings 10:30 am
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First Baptist Church listing was last updated on the 16th of May, 2020
