Our
Story
Historic Site
Living Church
First Baptist Church of St. Augustine has offered a place of worship since 1872. Over the last 150 years, the FBC family has been blessed by amazing leadership. For the last 25 years, Pastor McConnell has guided FBC into the historic and living church it is today!
Senior Pastor
Meet Our Pastor
Michael J. McConnel, M. Div
Before God formed Michael McConnell in the womb, He knew and approved of him as His chosen instrument. Before Michael McConnell was born God separated him and set him apart, consecrated him and appointed him as a preacher, teacher and Pastor of First Baptist Church. Jeremiah 1:4-5
Ministry Team
The First Baptist Church of St. Augustine is served by a dedicated team ready to help lift you up and support you as you walk with Christ.
Karla Tandy
Associate Pastor
Chaz McDowell
Elder & Youth Pastor
Sherard Jenkins
Elder & Youth Pastor
Our History
Established in 1872 by freed Black residents and Mrs. Hannah Jordan, the First Baptist Church of St. Augustine (89 St. Francis Street) is a historic pillar of the Lincolnville Historic District. Known as "The Cradle of the Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine," the church was a strategic sanctuary and mass meeting center during the 1960s.
The congregation settled at its current Lincolnville location in 1884. Today, the church is located at 89 St. Francis Street and continues to serve its community, maintaining deep ties to St. Augustine's Black heritage.