From The Pastor's Desk

Thank you for visiting "the Pastor's Desk."  This section of the website is where you will find a variety of bible studies, lessons and devotionals.

• Greetings
• Who is Pastor Bob?
• Audio Sermons
• Bible Studies

Greetings,

As Pastor of First Baptist Church of Avinger (FBCA), I consider it a great privilege to welcome you as our special guest to our web site.  We are honored that you would spend some time looking into our ministry.  We encourage you to browse, and if we can be of any further assistance to you, please call us or send us an email at: Pastor@FirstBaptistAvinger.com.

At FBCA you will find opportunities for worship, service and fellowship for all ages. We have a very thriving children’s ministry on Wednesday evenings.  We are a warm and friendly,  growing, Bible-believing, Southern Baptist church and a  member of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.  God has blessed our church and made it a place for people to find real help meeting their needs.

If you decide to visit our church, you will discover what this congregation of believers is all about.  We take the position that our mission is the “Great Commission” as stated in Matthew 28:19-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:  Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”  Our members have a sincere passion for God, an evangelistic heart, genuine love for people, and a sacrificial spirit about serving

At First Baptist our desire is to introduce you to an abundant joyful life that is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Thanks again for allowing us to serve you.

In His service,
Bob Crowder, Pastor

Who is Pastor Bob?

Bob was born on March 30, 1949 in the small Texas town of Jacksboro to Bill and Geneva, a traveling “pots and pans” salesman.  Bob was raised in the greater Denver area with his brother Jack and graduated from Mapleton high school where he met his wife Linda.  He was a member of Mountain States Baptist Church in Thornton, CO. 

Bob joined the U. S. Coast Guard and for the next twenty years, he served in duty stations in Galveston, TX, Mobile AL, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL, Elizabeth City NC, and Grand Prairie, TX.  Bob retired as a Senior Chief, Aviation Machinist Mate in August 1987.

 His ministry profile includes:

• Bob and his wife Linda were saved at Sherrelwood Baptist Church, Denver, CO on February 2, 1975.

• In 1978, he was part of the “Joyful Noise” radio ministry where he shared the preaching and singing with a dear friend and his family.

• Taught Young Adult Singles Sunday School class for 5 years

• Taught various classes/courses (Marriage Seminar, Through the Bible in a Year, The Tabernacle in the Wilderness, corporate Bible studies, Leadership, and Time management.)

• Called into the ministry in April 2004

• Held various positions in church (Young Adult Singles Director, Pastoral Search Committee, Chairman of Deacon Board, Church Treasurer, Chairman for By-law Committee)

• Filled pulpits in various churches in Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina

• Served as the Associate Pastor for the Open Door Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia.

 He is currently enrolled in seminary and working toward a Masters degree in Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary.  He has also attended Arlington Baptist College and Dallas University.

 Bob married his high school sweetheart Linda.  He is blessed with three children all married to good Christian spouses and eight, soon to be nine grand children.