Faith Baptist Church is an Independent, Fundamental Baptist Church. The Gospel has been proclaimed from this corner for over 25 years. A landmark location with a landmark truth. Following the Fundamentals of the Faith in Bible belief and practice. Following the Great commission with personal Soul-winning and Missions around the World. Our goal is to challenge the saints and reach out to the lost. Our commission is clear and our mandate is sure. Come join us as we endeavor to please the Saviour.
Pastor Paul Whitworth graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in 1991. He worked as an assistant Pastor in Berne, IN and also Greenville, OH. He helped to start Greenville Baptist Academy and was Administrator until God moved him back into the Pastorate. With a love for people and a heart for souls, his prayer is that God will be pleased.
Mrs. Whitworth is a songwriter and soloist. She plays piano for all the services. She has a Sunday School class and teaches piano lessons.
Assistant Pastor Caleb Gerber is the assistant pastor here at Faith Baptist Church. He graduated from Hyles Anderson College in 2017 where he met his wife Grace. He grew up in a pastors home. After graduating Bible college, He worked on church staff in East Moline, IL. He was then called to work here at Faith Baptist Church. He is excited to see what the Lord is doing here! He works with the Bus ministry, Visiting, as the choir director, and little projects that need to be done.
Bro. Brian & Mrs. Victoria Starr work as the Youth Director and Secretary of Faith Baptist Church. Bro. Brian is from Iowa where he was raised in a Christian home. Mrs. Starr was also raised in a Christian home as the daughter of Pastor Whitworth. Both attended Hyles-Anderson College from 2014 – 2016 where they met and were married in September of 2016. They have two children and love serving the young people of Faith Baptist in Sunday Schools, Kids Club, and teen activities throughout the year.