ABOUT FIRST BAPTIST CHARLOTTE HARBOR

A Church built on God’s word. A family built on his Love.

For more than 80 years, First Baptist Church Charlotte Harbor has been a place where people gather to worship Jesus Christ, grow in His Word, and serve our community. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or searching for a church home, we're honored you're here and would love to meet you.

OUR BELIEFS

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OUR STORY

Serving Charlotte Harbor Since 1944

Our story is one of God's faithfulness. Since our beginning in 1944, First Baptist Church Charlotte Harbor has remained committed to proclaiming the Gospel, teaching God's Word, and serving our community with Christ's love.

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1944

The church officially dedicated itself to God's work in September 1944.

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1974

A new sanctuary was completed and dedicated in November 1975

Today

Today our mission is to glorify God through biblical preaching, discipleship, missions, and loving our neighbors.

First Baptist Church of Charlotte Harbor has been a part of the Charlotte Harbor community for generations, faithfully sharing the Gospel and serving families throughout Southwest Florida. Since its early beginnings, the church has remained committed to preaching God’s Word, supporting missions, and creating a welcoming place where people can grow in their relationship with Christ.
One of the most significant moments in the church’s history came in 1944 when the Murdock Baptist Church voted to merge with First Baptist Church of Charlotte Harbor. During a special evening service on February 13, 1944, members of the Murdock congregation were welcomed into fellowship and the records of the church were officially transferred. Later that same year, on September 10, 1944, the church building was formally dedicated to God, marking an important milestone in the life of the congregation.
Over the years, First Baptist Church of Charlotte Harbor continued to grow both spiritually and physically. As the church family expanded, additional property was purchased and new facilities were added to better serve the needs of the congregation and the community. In 1975, the church dedicated a new sanctuary to the Lord, providing a larger place for worship and ministry. Throughout the decades, classrooms, fellowship areas, and ministry spaces were developed to support Sunday School, youth programs, outreach events, and church fellowship.
The church has been blessed through the leadership of faithful pastors, staff members, and church families who have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord and caring for the community. Today, under the leadership of Pastor Clint Stasney, First Baptist Church of Charlotte Harbor continues its mission of pointing people to Jesus Christ and helping believers grow in their faith through biblical teaching, worship, discipleship, and outreach.
From Vacation Bible School and children’s ministries to missions, music, and community events, the church continues to be a place where people of all ages can find encouragement, fellowship, and spiritual growth. While many things have changed throughout the years, the heart of the church has remained the same: to glorify God, share the hope of Christ, and faithfully serve the Charlotte Harbor community for generations to come.

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Biblical Truth

God's Word is our final authority for faith, life, and ministry. Every sermon, class, and ministry is rooted in Scripture.

What Guides Everything We Do

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Gospel-Centered

Everything we do is meant to point people to the saving grace found in Jesus Christ.

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Loving Community

We believe church is more than a place to attend. It's a family where people encourage, care for, and pray for one another.

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Serving Others

From local outreach to global missions, we seek to share Christ's love through faithful service

MEET OUR PASTOR

Pastor Clint Stasney

Pastor Clint, his wife Jennifer, and their three children are grateful to serve the First Baptist Church Charlotte Harbor family. His passion is faithfully preaching God's Word and pointing people to Jesus Christ.

Pastor Clint was born and raised in Port Charlotte, FL. He went to Meadow Park Elementary, Port Charlotte Middle, and graduated from Port Charlotte High School.
Pastor Clint came to faith in Jesus at the age of five in Sunday School. In fourth grade, he was greatly influenced by a Sunday School teacher who taught how important God's Word (Bible) is in our lives. It does not matter what the denomination, church, pastor say - the Bible is the final word. At the age of 16, God confirmed his calling "to minister to the body of Christ."
At the age of 17, he graduated high school and went to Toccoa Falls Bible College in Georgia. He graduated with a 4-year degree in Bible & Theology. He then pursued a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. After graduating, he went on to complete a Doctor of Ministry from Knox Theological Seminary.
Pastor Clint was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in 1995 by First Baptist Church of Orlando.
He married Jennifer in 2006, and they have three teenage children.
Pastor Clint has served in different roles in the Church (Children's Pastor, Youth & Family Pastor, Associate Pastor, as well as Senior Pastor) at different churches. Most recently, he served as pastor of Punta Gorda Alliance Church for almost 20 years and a house church in Lake Suzy for over a year before coming to serve as pastor at First Baptist Church Charlotte Harbor.
Pastor Clint has been involved in running & teaching in Christian Schools & College, as well as leading many mission trips, and is also active in prison as a chaplain.

What We Believe

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The Bible

We believe the Bible is God's inspired and authoritative Word, completely trustworthy and sufficient for faith and life.

Salvation

We believe salvation is God's free gift of grace, received through faith alone in Jesus Christ.

God

We believe there is one true God who exists eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Church

We believe the Church exists to worship God, make disciples, encourage believers, and share the Gospel with the world.

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, who lived a sinless life, died for our sins, and rose again to give eternal life to all who believe.

Eternity

We believe every person will spend eternity either in the presence of God through faith in Christ or separated from Him.

Church Beliefs

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All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.

2 Timothy 3:16

To glorify God by making disciples through biblical preaching, Christ-centered worship, authentic fellowship, and faithful service.

MISSION

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To see lives transformed by the Gospel and generations faithfully following Jesus Christ while reaching Charlotte Harbor and beyond.

OUR VISSION

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We’d love to Meet you!

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