About Us
Our Mission:
First Baptist Church of Dallas exists to help people Connect to God, Community & Purpose as we keep First Things First.
Our Values, or our First Things, are …
To CONNECT people to God & one another.
To GROW people into mature followers of Christ.
To CARE for people through ministry & missions.
To SHARE Christ with our community & the world.
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Our Staff
Danny serves as Senior Pastor. As a young teenager, he moved with his family from Northern California to a small town in the middle of the Delta South. God began to reveal to Danny he knew about God but didn’t know Jesus as his Lord, and at the age of 14, he accepted Christ as his Savior. A few years later Danny felt called to preach and surrendered to ministry when he was 17. Since that time, Danny has actively served churches in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Danny has been married to his best friend Katie since 1995. Together they have two children. Their daughter, Rebekah is married and has their first grandchild. Their son, Andrew is attending Samford University, studying commercial music. Danny and his family moved to Georgia in 2007 and are happy to be able to call it home.
Danny received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from Blue Mountain College and later his Masters of Arts in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological.
Danny enjoys listening to and playing music, woodworking, spending time in his yard, and playing golf, but most of all spending time with family and friends.
Eddie Lowery
Minister of Music
Minister of Music: Ext. 207
Music@FBCDallas.com
A Native of Dalton GA, Eddie was blessed to be raised by godly parents who not only taught him about the importance of Christ in your life but demonstrated it in the way they lived their life. While attending West Side High School, he met and later married his high school sweetheart. Jodi and Eddie have been blessed with 3 amazing daughters, 3 amazing sons-in-law, and 5 wonderful grandchildren.
In 1982, Eddie & Jodi surrendered to full-time ministry and moved their family to New Orleans, La. where Eddie enrolled and attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In July of 1985, he graduated with an Associate of Divinity Degree in Church Music Ministry. They have been blessed to serve churches in Louisiana, Georgia, and Tennessee
Seth Schwab
Minister of Students & Families
Students & Families: Ext. 301
Students@FBCDallas.com
Hailing from Virginia Beach, VA, Seth serves as a minister to families who have children from birth to high school. He grew up in a military family and in church. He surrendered to Jesus as His Savior, Lord, and King at 9 years of age. 3 years later, God drew and called Seth to full-time ministry.
Seth married his high school sweetheart, Madeline, in 2020. They went to Liberty University together. Madeline serves as a Physician Assistant. Seth has obtained his Advanced MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and BS in Business: Communications, earning minors in Youth Ministry and Old Testament from Liberty University.
Their days together are spent in adventure. They enjoy the outdoors, playing sports, coffee perusing, enjoying the arts, hanging out with friends, and cooking together while watching TV.
Laura Lawrence
Office Manager
Office Manager: Ext. 202
Church@FBCDallas.com
Laura is a longtime resident of Dallas. She grew up attending local churches and was saved and baptized at a young age. Laura loves to support the ministries and staff of FBC Dallas. She has been working in the church office since 2021.
Laura and her husband, Josh, were married at FBCD in 2010. They have three boys: Henry, Sam & Teddy. Most nights, the Lawrence family can be found at the baseball field but in their spare time they all love to travel, hike, thrift for their vintage sports collection and go on lots adventures!
Jan Ratteree
Financial Secretary
Ext. 203
Bookkeeper@FBCDallas.com
Sean Ward
Facilities Manager
Ext. 205
Facilities@FBCDallas.com
FBCD Weekday Education Leadership
Stephanie Harbor
Preschool Director
Ext. 209
WeekdayEDU@FBCDallas.com
Rhonda Cole
Preschool Director
Ext. 210
WeekdayEDU@FBCDallas.com
Our Teams
- Executive Council:
- Mary Ana Cochran (Chairman)
- Rodger Swaim
- Gail Lawrence
- Tony Gordon
- Joye Royal
- Alan Ragsdale
- Deacons:
- Derek Lawrence
- Al Vineyard
- Joe Coombs
- Jeff Jones
- Randy Lane
- Sean Ward
Our Beliefs
God is the designer, creator, and sustainer of the universe and all that exists. He is characterized by love, purity, and power. He is without origin, has always existed, and will remain in control of all things throughout eternity. He is revealed in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, which have been described as the Trinity.
The Christian truths surrounding the trinity are a profound mystery. God is three persons: Father, Son, and Spirit. Each person is fully God. And yet there is only one God. An analogy that is helpful but inadequate states: Water (H2O) is found in three forms: liquid (water), vapor (steam), and solid (ice). Though there are three distinct forms, there is still only one substance (H2O). God is one substance revealed in three distinct persons simultaneously.
Genesis 1:1-2; Genesis 1:26; Genesis 3:22; Psalm 110:1; Isaiah 63:10; Hebrews 1:8; 1 Peter 1:2; Jude 1:20-21.
God the Father is spirit in form without a body, though sometimes the Bible uses human characteristics to describe him. When the Bible speaks of God’s face (Exodus 33:20), or Him wiping away tears (Isaiah 25:8), it does so to teach us about God’s nature in ways that we can understand. God the Father is sovereign over all things and yet shares his authority with God the Son. Jesus modeled submission to the will of God the Father, directed his prayers to God the Father, and acknowledged God the Father as the source of His miracles.
John 4:24; Exodus 33:15; Exodus 33:20; Isaiah 25:8; John 14; John 16:15; Matthew 6:9-15.
God the Son, who always existed with God, took bodily form in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus was born in Bethlehem to a young virgin named Mary. God the Father miraculously enabled her to conceive this divine child. Though Jesus was tempted in ways common to human beings, he lived a sinless life that was completely pleasing to God. He worked many miracles to alleviate suffering, proving his divine status and demonstrating the nature of his kingdom. He gave his life on the cross as a sacrificial substitute to pay the price for our sins and justify us before a holy God. God raised Jesus from the dead, and Jesus ascended to God the Father where they are awaiting the established time for Jesus’ glorious return. In the mean time, Jesus is said to be our advocate with the Father and to pray to the Father on our behalf.
John 1:1-3; Luke 2:1-20; Luke 2:52; John 14:9-10; John 19-20; John 20:30-31; Philippians 3:20; Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 2:1
The Holy Spirit is referred to in Scripture as the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. The Holy Spirit is in the world to draw persons to Christ and to make them aware of their need for a personal relationship with God. From the time a person has turned over the control of his or her life to Jesus Christ as their Savior, the Holy Spirit takes residence in their heart and life. He gives the believer supernatural power to have victory over the dominating presence of sin, to do great things for God, and to boldly share the good news of Jesus Christ with others.
Genesis 1:2; John 16:7-13; 1 Corinthians 2:12 & 3:16; Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 1:13;& 5:18
The Bible is God’s Word to all human beings. It was written by human authors under the supernatural inspiration of God. It is absolutely true and perfect without any mixture of error. It is also effective in bringing about spiritual transformation in the lives of individuals who obey its teachings.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:9-11; Proverbs 30:5
Human beings were made in the image of God with the ability to reason, the need to relate with God, and the capacity to live eternally. Humans are the supreme creation of God’s created order. The creation story relays the act of disobedience toward God by the first human beings. All of humankind has inherited a nature flawed by sin, and even the best efforts of human beings bear the marks of our imperfection. Only through God’s grace and forgiveness extended through Jesus Christ can human beings experience liberty from sin and reconciliation to God.
Genesis 1:27 & 3:1-8; Psalm 8:3-6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-7; Romans 6:23; 2 Corinthians 5:17
Salvation refers to the forgiveness of sins and the transformation of one’s life resulting in eternal life. It is a free gift from God to human beings. It cannot be earned by moral restraint, religious duties, or good works. God’s standard of moral and spiritual perfection is so high as to prevent anyone from ascending to it by their own efforts. Jesus Christ shed His royal blood on the cross to rescue us from the penalty of our sins and to present us faultless before a holy God. It is a mystery how the Holy Spirit brings about a spiritual rebirth within the human heart. Salvation is initiated by the Holy Spirit who regenerates, convicts of sin, and convinces us of the truth of Jesus Christ. It is the responsibility of everyone who hears the good news of Christ to repent and believe.
Romans 6:23; Hebrews 9:2; Romans 2:4; Psalm 51:17; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3: 7-8; Mark 1:15
Believing that salvation is a result of the new birth initiated by the Holy Spirit, the follower of Christ is held secure in that salvation for eternity. What God truly initiates, He truly maintains. Having been born of the Spirit, the follower of Christ is a child of God for eternity. God’s sovereignty over all things, including the salvation of His people, ensures their place in the family of God. Though believers are fallible and still struggle with sin and obedience to God, He loves and disciplines those that are His. It is the responsibility of the believer to pursue God and serve Him faithfully in this lifetime which will result in present blessings and rewards in the life to come.
John 10:27-29; Philippians 1:6; Ephesians 1:4-6, 11-14; 2 Timothy 1:12; I Peter 1:1-5; Hebrews 12:5-10
The Bible teaches that while we were created for eternity, our physical bodies wear out and are limited to the lifespan afforded us by the timing and will of God. At death, the believer’s soul goes to heaven in the presence of Christ. In contrast, the souls of the disobedient and unbelieving are separated from God in hell. At a time appointed by God, there will be a final judgment of the dead where the unbelieving will be dismissed into the lake of fire. A new heaven and new earth of incomprehensible magnitude, beauty, and pleasure will become the eternal residence of God’s redeemed people.
John 3:16; Luke 16:19-31; Matthew 25:31-46; 1 John 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15 & 21:1-8
Contact Us
Our church office is open Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM.
Ministry staff is available by appointment during regular church office hours.
Church Phone Number: 770-445-8897
Church Address: 401 Main Street, Dallas, Ga. 30132