Meet the Pastors
BRAD WATERS
PASTOR
Bro. Brad answered the call and entered the gospel ministry in 2000. He has pastored First Baptist Church Hazlehurst for the past 13 years. He and his wife, Cheryl, have been married for 31 years and have 5 children and one grandson. His life verse is Jude 23, which sums up his life mission.
PHILIP WORTHINGTON
STUDENT & MISSIONS PASTOR & ADMINISTRATION
Pastor Philip has been on staff here at FBCH since June of 2015. He has been in Student Ministry at various Churches in Ga since 2004. Philip has a passion to see students respond to God's call on their lives, and to understand that even now, God has a plan for them to work in His fields of harvest. Philip is married to Lucy and they have 5 children.
JIM PERRY
Music Minister
Brother Jim joined the FBCH staff as part-time Music Minister in July of 2020. He also teaches Band in the Appling County School System. Jim leads by serving the choir, orchestra, and praise band. He believes the Music and Worship Ministry at FBCH operates on three truths: to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to lead the church in authentic worship of God, and to prepare the hearts of the listeners to receive God's Word. Jim has been married to Ashley since 2015.
Bennie Beasley
Student Pastor
It is a great honor to welcome Bennie Beasley to the FBCH staff as our Student’s Pastor. He was unanimously affirmed and has a heart to reach youth and their families for Christ. To God be the Glory!