Message from our Pastor
"I became the Senior Pastor of First Biblical Baptist Church in 2009. I love the Lord passionately. I miraculously survived colon cancer, and I praise the Lord for his grace and mercy. I am a strong believer of Romans 8:1, for I do not condemn anyone but allow the Holy Spirit to bring conviction to God’s children. My ministry is centered on “glorifying God and edifying others.” I am happily married to the love of my life, Fabienne Eustache Francois, and we are blessed with four wonderful children, Japheth, Caleb, Gabryelle, and Jared, whom we are truly fond of."​
-Rev. Dr. Guy Francois
Our Vision
“Reach the world through the word of God.”
“Atteindre le monde par le moyen de la parole de Dieu.”
Our Mission
Develop fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who are spiritually reproductive, engaged in ministry, fervent in prayer, and obedient to God’s word. To herald the good news of attaining
The kingdom of God.
Développer des disciples consacrés pleinement a Jésus Christ, qui sont spirituellement des reproducteurs, engagés dans le ministère, ardents dans la prière, et obéissants à la parole de Dieu; pour prêcher la bonne nouvelle pour atteindre le Royaume de Dieu.
Our Motto
Glorify God and edify one another (Church)
Glorifier Dieu et édifier les uns les autres (L’Eglise)
Our Beliefs
Jesus Christ is the one and only son of God, who died for our sins and rose from the dead. (1 Corinthians 15:1-8, John 3:16).
The Bible is the inspired word of God, a lamp unto our feet and light unto our path. (2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:105).
Every person has worth as a creation of God, but that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
Forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life are available to those who trust Christ as Savior and Lord. (John 3:16).
Those accepting Christ should repent of sin, confess their faith, and be baptized into Him. (Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38)
The church is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and exists to evangelize the lost and edify the saved. (Ephesians 4:1-16)
Jesus Christ will one day return to earth and reign forever as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
Our Story
First Biblical Baptist Church, formerly known as First Haitian Baptist Church of Palmetto, was founded in 1991 by Rev. Luc Francois and his wife, Marie H. Francois. Born in Cuba on
October 5, 1934. Pastor Luc moved to Haiti with his father, Jelome Francois, in 1960 and later immigrated to the United States, seeking a better future for his family. Led by the Holy Spirit, he felt called to establish a church and eventually settled in Manatee County, where that vision became a reality. Pastor Luc is known as a man of faith, integrity, and vision who is dedicated to spreading the gospel and guiding many to Christ, some of whom have become pastors themselves. Today, First Biblical Baptist Church is led by his son, Rev. Dr. Guy Francois.
