ABOUT US
OUR Church Family
At First Baptist Cottondale, we truly believe that church is not just a place where you go, but a family that you belong to. From the babies in the nursery, to our Senior Saints and every age group in between, we are here for each other. We strive to grow together, in Christ, through the teaching of God’s Word and fellowship with each other. Throughout each week, we have many oppurtunities to be involved in a variety of services, classes, fellowships and activities. No matter what life stage you are in, we promise, there is something for you! Click here to see what we have going on this week.
OUr history
First Baptist Church of Cottondale was started in 1955 when Bro. Dub Turner, the founding pastor, saw a need for an Independent Baptist Church in the Cottondale area. The church was started on Easter Sunday, 1955, and eleven people signed the charter. The church met for the first year in the community building next to the Cottondale cemetery. An acre of land was secured at the current location about a year later, and a frame building was erected which served as the church building for over 30 years until 1990. The current church building was built in 1990, and the family life center which includes a gym, fellowship hall, missions apartment, and classrooms (built in 2002). Following Bro. Turner, several pastors ministered at the church until our current pastor, Bro. Charles Pugh, came in 1997.
OUr Staff
Charles Pugh
Pastor
Charles Pugh assumed the pastorate in November of 1997. After graduating from Tennessee Temple in 1977, He served as Youth Pastor in Arkansas City, Kansas for eight years and pastored four years in Bryson, Texas. Under the leadership of Pastor Pugh, FBC has doubled their average attendance, hired additional staff, built a family life center, and started various children’s and youth programs. Pastor and his wife Tina have four children and nineteen grandchildren.
Our beliefs
We affirm the essential truths of the Christian faith as revealed in the Word of God. The following articles summarize the beliefs that govern our teaching, our conduct, and our commitment to Christ and His church. Click here to read our full doctrinal statement.