About Us

Serving as a beacon of hope for the people of Willard for decades, First Baptist Church of Willard is committed to being the hands and feet of Jesus to our community.

Why We Exist

Mission

First Baptist Church of Willard will spread the gospel locally and worldwide, will maintain the public worship of God, and will promote fellowship, discipleship, and ministry among its members.

Purpose

The purpose of the First Baptist Church of Willard will be to carry out the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ, to develop Christian fellowship among the saints, and to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ.

What we aspire to...

Following Jesus is more than just a Sunday morning decision – it’s a way of doing life. At First Baptist Church of Willard, we aspire to consistently live out the following values in our everyday way of life.

Connect

Find a deeper connection with God and forge meaningful relationships with fellow believers.

Grow

Embark on a transformative journey to deepen your understanding and strengthen your faith.

Serve

Be the hands and feet of Jesus in service, making a positive impact in our church, our community, and beyond.

Go

Take the life-changing message of Jesus to the ends of the earth, one heart at a time.

Meet the Team

As the pastor of this vibrant community, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to all who seek fellowship, spiritual growth, and a place to belong. Our church is a sanctuary where love, support, and the Word of God thrive. We invite you to join us in worship, service, and the incredible journey of faith.

Dr. Mark Milioni

Pastor at First Baptist Church of Willard

Darin Barfield

Worship Leader

Jaron and Josie Harrod

Student's Director

Elizabeth Norvell

Finance Secretary

Charlene Anderson

Ministry Assistant

Belief Statements

Scripture

The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.

God

There is one and only one living and true God. . . . The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.

Salvation

Salvation is by faith alone, by grace alone, and by the finished work of Christ alone.

Baptism

Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water. . . . It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer’s death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus.

The Lord's Supper

The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members . . . memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming.

Evangelism & Missions

It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and every church of the Lord Jesus Christ to endeavor to make disciples of all nations . . . to seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by verbal witness undergirded by a Christian lifestyle and by other methods in harmony with the gospel of Christ.