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Leadership & Church Structure at First Baptist Norman Park
Lead Pastor
Jim Horne
Jim is a lifelong member of Norman Park First Baptist Church. Jim was ordained as a deacon in 1993 at the age of 21, being the youngest ordained in the history of NPFB. After retiring from various leadership positions in the Colquitt County School system in 2023, he accepted the call as lead pastor of NPFB.
Jim is married to his high school sweetheart, Melissa who is a teacher at Norman Park Elementary. They have two children and two bonus children, Wilson and Autumn Horne and Carly and Garrett Roberts. They have three grandchildren, Rory, Violet and Lucy.
When Jim is not spending time with his family, he enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.
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Youth Directors
Mason and Karson DeVane
Our goal for FBCNP Students is to lead students to a personal relationship with Jesus and teach them to apply biblical principles to their lives. We provide a fun and interactive environment for students to learn and grow stronger in their faith. We do this through Bible study, worship, community service and fellowship.
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
Contact:
Mason - (706) 474-9483 Karson - (229) 454-9244
Our Ministry Team
Music Minister (Interim)
Dusty Dunn
Deacons & Committees
Jesus calls qualified men to serve the church as deacons—a word that is literally translated as “servants.” The office of deacon is first introduced in Acts 6, where the early church appointed deacons to assist pastors with ministry needs and administrative responsibilities.
At First Baptist Norman Park, deacons support the pastoral leadership so that pastors may focus on prayer, teaching, and shepherding God’s people. Qualifications for deacons are outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and include integrity, generosity, spiritual maturity, a well-ordered home, and a good reputation both within and outside the church.
Deacons serve through a nomination and approval process and commit to serving defined terms. In addition, many church members serve on governing committees that help guide every area of ministry within the church.
Church Members: The Heart of Our Ministry
As a biblical local church, First Baptist Norman Park relies on its members to support the ministry and carry out much of the work required to fulfill our mission—to help as many people as possible come to know Jesus.
We operate with minimal staff, budget, and programming because we trust the Holy Spirit to work through the transformed hearts of our members. Together, we seek to love our community, care for one another, and glorify God in humble and faithful ways.
How to Become a Member of First Baptist Norman Park
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Connect
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Attend Sunday worship services
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Join a Bible study or class
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Get involved through volunteering
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Learn
We offer a Membership Class designed to help you understand who we are as a church, what we believe, and how we operate. This class also provides an opportunity to meet church leaders and build relationships with others.
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Believe
Membership at First Baptist Norman Park is open to professing Christians who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
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Commit
Members commit to the life of the church by affirming our membership covenant, living in Christian community, serving faithfully, and giving joyfully in support of the church’s mission.