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Who We Are

We are a multigenerational church family who desires to exalt Jesus Christ through sound biblical teaching, Christ-centered relationships, and purposeful missional living. This is done as we honor those who have served and laid the foundation before us as we minister to the generations to come as the Lord leads guides and directs us. We seek to help equip families and believers to be the disciple-makers in their homes and communities that God has called them to be in Scripture.

We desire to walk in light of these three pillars—Sound Biblical Doctrine, Biblical Relationships, and Life Through Missions—knowing that through them we are continually molded into the likeness of Christ.
  1. Sound Biblical Doctrine: 2 Timothy 2:15 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”

    From the pulpit on Sunday mornings to your own personal bible study on Tuesday morning, we want each follower of Christ to know how to accurately handle, divide, and feed themselves with God's Word and molded into Christ's likeness through encouragement, rebuke, and training in righteousness.

  2. Biblical Relationships: Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”

    We were designed and wired as relational beings. No believer can walk alone in their faith, we are a body, a family. It is through those relationships we are molded into Christ's likeness.

  3. Life Through Missions: Matthew 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”

    We were not just saved from sin but to a life of proclaiming his life, death, and resurrection. As we live out the active call to go, we joyfully participate in the redemption of mankind and are molded into Christ's likeness.

Our Staff

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Byron – Lead Pastor

Pastor Byron serves as a steady and faithful leader at Friendship Baptist Church, known for his wisdom, humility, and love for the Word of God. With a strong heart for discipleship, he’s passionate about helping people not just hear the Gospel but live it out in practical, transformative ways. His teaching is clear, convicting, and grounded in truth, aimed at building strong spiritual foundations.

Outside the pulpit, Pastor Byron is deeply involved in guiding members through life’s seasons — mentoring, counseling, and walking alongside others in faith. His approachable nature and calm spirit make him a trusted voice in the church family. Whether he's preaching or praying, he leads with grace, depth, and a deep love for God's people.

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Wes – Discipleship Pastor

At Friendship Baptist Church, Pastor Wes brings vision, energy, and a deep love for reaching the next generation. His leadership is marked by creativity and a commitment to building a church that’s both rooted in the Gospel and responsive to the world around it. From worship services to community outreach, Wes brings a bold and innovative approach to ministry.

He is passionate about helping people discover their gifts and find where they fit in God’s greater story. Wes thrives in creating environments where people feel welcome, known, and challenged to grow. Whether leading a service or launching a new initiative, his heart is to see lives changed and Jesus glorified in every part of the church.

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Matt – Next Gen Pastor

Pastor Matt is the heart of pastoral care at Friendship Baptist Church, offering a calm, compassionate presence to everyone he serves. He has a gift for connecting with people in both joyful and difficult seasons, and he sees ministry as a calling to walk with others, not just preach to them. His gentle leadership is grounded in prayer, empathy, and a sincere love for the body of Christ.

He plays a vital role in spiritual support, counseling, and one-on-one discipleship, helping members grow deeper in their relationship with God. Pastor Matt believes the church should be a place of healing, hope, and restoration — and he works every day to help make that vision a reality for every individual and family that calls Friendship home.

Friendship Baptist Church
We seek to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples in our community and in the world.
123 Church St
Jacksonville, FL 32224
888-888-8888
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