About FBBCP
We Live, We Love,
We Serve
First Biblical Baptist Church, formerly known as First Haitian Baptist Church of Palmetto, was founded in 1990 under the leadership of Rev. Luc Francois and his wife Marie O. Francois. Its roots are from Cuba where Pastor Luc Francois was born on October 5, 1934. His Father Gelome Francois relocated to Haiti in 1960 and settling in the region of Les Irois. Past. Luc, under the unction of the Holy Spirit,
decidedly moved to the United States to pave a better future for his wife and children. Once God planted the seed in his mind, he became restless with the idea of erecting a church building in America. Though he didn’t know where exactly God would take him, he stayed on course and settled in Manatee County under
the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit where this church was built. Pastor Luc is a man of God, a man of faith, a man of character, a visionary, a great father, and a great leader. With the help of the Holy Spirit, he led many to Jesus Christ and some are now pastors of other churches.
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 to attain 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 Pastor
Pastor
Guy Francois
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.