About First Baptist Church Covington
Rooted in Scripture, loving through obedience, and serving the families of Covington, Hill County, and South Johnson County.
Our Purpose
To continuously develop devoted followers of Jesus Christ through biblical teaching, prayer, and authentic fellowship.
• Matthew 16:13-18
• Matthew 10:32-39
• Matthew 22:36-40
• John 14:23-26
Our Mission
To go share the Gospel, baptize, mentor and educate believers everywhere, trusting in God’s sovereign power and grace.
• Matthew 28:18-20
• Acts 1:7-8
• Ephesians 3:8-11
Our Vision
We will be a regional church for the north Hill County and south Johnson County communities; where the older teach the younger, where broken and hurting people find help and healing, where manhood and womanhood meet the biblical standard, becoming the focal point of Christian influence that transforms our community through the gospel and the surrounding region for the kingdom of God.
• Titus 2:1-8
• Matthew 11:28-30
• Genesis 1:26-31
• Matthew 19:4-6
Meet Our Pastoral Staff
Servant leaders dedicated to shepherding our church family.
Lead PastorPastor Marc Burnett
Pastor Marc has a passionate heart for preaching God's Word, shepherd leadership, and building authentic relationships with our church family. With years of ministry experience, he guides our congregation to walk faithfully in obedience to Christ while cultivating warm community.
Youth MinisterAsato Chishi
Asato is a devoted student minister with a deep passion for sharing God's story with teenagers and equipping parents. Through engaging discussions, youth camps, and local outreach, Asato aims to inspire the next generation to follow Jesus boldly.
Children's Ministry LeaderKids Ministry Team
Our children's leaders create a safe, joyful environment where K-6th graders and preschoolers encounter God's love through hands-on Bible lessons, crafts, and interactive worship.
Historical Confessions & Statements
We hold firmly to the historic Christian faith and historic Baptist doctrine grounded in the inerrant Word of God.
Baptist Faith & Message (2000)
Our primary statement of faith outlining Baptist conviction on Scripture, God, Salvation, the Church, and Last Things.
Chicago Statement (1978)
Affirming the inerrancy, infallibility, and supreme authority of Holy Scripture.
Danvers Statement (1988)
Affirming biblical manhood and womanhood in family and church leadership.
Nashville Statement (2017)
Affirming biblical sexuality, marriage, and human identity.