First Baptist Church of Galax
Where everybody is welcome, nobody is perfect and anything is possible.
Galax, VA
Who We Are
As a caring community, First Baptist Galax is excited to offer a wide variety of ministry opportunities as well as a chance for you to know who we are and what God has in store!
If you are searching for a new church home or want to plug into a special community of caring folks, we hope that you can join us for Sunday morning worship or one of our weekly events.
First Baptist Galax is a missional church. Our goal is simply stated in Matthew 28:19, to bring people into a relationship with Jesus that is strong and vibrant.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT: First Baptist Church is on a mission to impact individuals and families throughout the world by sharing Jesus, by serving the brokenhearted and the lost, and by becoming devoted followers of Christ.
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Leadership
Sam Bartlett
Sam Bartlett is native of Galax who came back “home” after spending twenty years in Kentucky and Florida as a pastor, church planter, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He received his BA from Asbury College and his M.Div from Asbury Theological Seminary. His is an author and a noted authority in the areas of team building, customer service, leadership, employee engagement, and managing conflict
while implementing change. He has provided on-site training for companies such as AT&T, Rockwell, Black & Decker, Johnson & Johnson and has helped both churches and
businesses accomplish their vision.
Sam is an outdoor enthusiast, a horse trainer, and a community leader. His personal mission is to “liberate greatness”. He lives with Linda, his wife, and they are the proud parents of five children, and are blessed with one granddaughter.