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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 8
  • Area 412
    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Youth starts at 6:00 with games, music, and a message. Come and join us.
  • Bible Study & Prayer Meeting
    6:00 PM
  • TeamKID
    6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
    Children ages 3 yrs to 5th Grade
  • Adult Choir
    7:00 PM
    Our Adult Sanctuary Choir meets each Wednesday at 7 to rehearse
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Staff
Shawn Robertson - Senior Pastor
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Shawn Robertson

Shawn is the Senior Pastor at Idabel FBC he came to our church family on November 30, 2008.  Shawn and his wife Kristal have been married since December 2, 1995. It is their goal in marriage to bring glory to God, by putting Him first in all things. The Lord has blessed them with three wonderful children. A daughter Paitin and two sons Kohl & Keegan. Shawn transferred from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to Oklahoma Baptist University and is currently pursuing his BA in Christian Studies. Shawn enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Shawn came to saving faith in Christ on December 16, 2001.  Before his conversion he actually thought he was saved. Shawn at the age of 17 had gone through all the motions but something was still missing. Years later he and his wife started to attend Oak Grove Baptist church. It was there that the Lord called Shawn unto Himself.  In repentance and faith Shawn gave his life to the One who gave His life for him. Four months later the Lord called Shawn into the ministry on April 14, 2002.

Shawn and his family are excited about what the Lord is doing in their personal lives and the life of Idabel FBC.

A word from the Pastor: My personal goal in ministry is to Exalt God, Edify the Church, and to Evangelize the Lost. I have a zeal for the expository preaching of God’s word. I believe that the word of God is a life changing tool that is to be preached to its fullest, and taught with a passion to God’s people.

Currently Reading:

Empower us O God by Greg Frizzell

The Glory of Heaven by John MacArthur

A God Centered Church by Henry and Mel Blackaby


Preaching Through: Philippians

Chris Thorman - Student Pastor
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     Greetings!  My name is Chris Thorman, and I am the youth pastor here at FBC Idabel.  I have been married to my beautiful wife Crystal since April 2005.  We don't have children, but we do have two Great Danes, Jericho and Jade.  We started our ministry in Fort Smith, AR where we served as youth pastor at Temple Baptist Church for 3 years.  We moved to Idabel in May of 2008 and have served here faithfully ever since.  I am currently enrolled in my second year of seminary at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in pursuit of a Master's Degree in Divinity with an emphasis in either pastoral counseling or church history. 
 
     My passion is seeing students come to know to Christ as Lord and Savior.  However, my greatest passion in student ministry is helping students understand it doesn't just end at that one time decision but Jesus tells us we must, "deny ourself, take up our cross, and follow Him daily."  Salvation is a life-long committment to God through Jesus.  Once students understand they must walk daily with the Lord, we try to encourage them to spend time in prayer, bible study, and fellowship with other Christians.
 
Romans 12:1-2  Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, this is your spiritual act of worship.  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, his good, pleasing, and perfect will.
Jay T. Johnson - Associate Pastor
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     Hi, I'm Jay Johnson.  Pictured with me is my wife Renee, our two girls Janae and Jayna, and my little buddy Jax (the dog).  I surrendered to the ministry in July 2008.  I was licensed to the Gospel ministry in the Spring of 2009.  God has given my family and I the opportunity to serve here at First Baptist Idabel.  We all have grown up here in Idabel and are affectionately bonded to the community.  I pray that through the ministries God has provided, Idabel will become a beacon of light for surrounding areas and a shining example of a Christ centered community.

2 Corinthians 2:6 - For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. (NASB)

Job Description - Music/Worship Minister

 

JOB DESCRIPTION
MUSIC/WORSHIP MINISTER
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of IDABEL, OKLAHOMA
 
PRINICIPAL FUNCTION: The Minister of Music/Worship will be responsible to the Pastor and Personnel Committee, and has the responsibility for planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive ministry of music and worship in the church.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: The Minister of Music/Worship must be a man who spends quality time in prayer and bible study for his own personal growth. He must have received appropriate music training or possess an equivalent level of experience. The Minister of Music/Worship must hold to Baptist doctrine as expressed in the Baptist Faith and Message, and be totally committed to the church’s position as stated in its Constitution and Bylaws. 
 
GENERAL DUTIES: General duties shall include but not limited to:
 
  1. Direct the planning, coordination, operation, and evaluation of a comprehensive music program for the church.
  2. Assist the Pastor in planning congregation services: be responsible for previewing and selecting the music to be played or sung during church services.
  3. Coordinate the enlistment and training of individuals to present solos or to form singing groups (duets, trios, quartets, ensembles, etc.) or instrumental groups to enhance the worship services of the church.
  4. Coordinate the performance schedule of music groups and individuals in the total life of the church.
  5. Be responsible for enlisting trained leaders for the church music program, graded choirs, and instrumentalists in cooperation with the church’s Nominating Committee.
  6. Coordinate the church music program with the church calendar and special emphases of the church.
  7. Provide assistance and counsel when needed or requested for special events such as weddings, funerals, and banquets.
  8. Work with the Church Music Committee to prepare and administer an annual music budget. When administering the music budget, provide full accountability.
  9. Supervise the maintenance of an up-to-date inventory of sound and music equipment.
  10. Work as part of the total church staff team in visitation, evangelism, and care of the church membership.
  11. Assist in the planning, coordination, operation, and evaluation of the educational program for the church.
  12. Assist in the ordering and distribution of all literature in a timely manner and seeing that proper Southern Baptist literature order forms are utilized.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor.
 
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
  1. The Minister of Music/Worship will be allowed to conduct two one week (one Sunday each) revivals away per year.
  2. The Minister of Music/Worship may attend two conventions or training seminars per year. Any additional time away must be approved by the pastor or personnel committee.
 
HOLIDAYS: The Minister of Music/Worship may have paid time off for the following holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Easter (Friday or Monday), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday may be taken.   In addition, the Minister of Music/Worship may take Saturday and one other day off per week, except for emergencies and special occasions.
 
VACATION and SICK LEAVE: One week of paid vacation (one Sunday) will be allowed after six months of service. Two weeks (one Sunday each) will be allowed for one to five years of service, three weeks (one Sunday each) for six to ten years of service, and four weeks (one Sunday each) for eleven or more years of service. One week sick leave will be granted after one year of employment. Two weeks of sick leave for actual sickness after two years of service. Vacation and sick leave time must be taken in the current calendar year will not be accumulative. Payment for extended illness will rest at the discretion of the pastor and personnel committee.
 
GRIEVANCE: Any problem with the working conditions, salary, or duties should be discussed with the pastor. If the problem cannot be resolved, it will then be brought to the attention of the personnel committee.
 
*When adopted by the church, this job description supersedes all previous job descriptions*
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