We hope to have a new Lead Pastor soon. Please contact the church with any questions.
Our Staff
Richard Jones has been our Pastor to Youth since January of 2013, but has been working in youth ministry since August 1989. He grew up in West Palm Beach, and now resides in Bartow with his wife Jennifer and two …
Dirck Van Clief has been our Pastor of Music and Children since August 1, 2019. Dirck and his wife, Mel, grew up in Winter Haven, but now reside in Bartow with their children. Dirck attended USF from 2011-2013 where he …
Born and raised in the heart of Polk County, FBC Bartow is the only church DeeDee ever called home. After many years of volunteering in the children’s ministry and other various areas in the church, DeeDee joined the staff in …
Cory joined the FBC Bartow Staff in October of 2012. Cory and her husband Ronnie of 46 years are native to Lakeland and have made this their home. Her passion is spending time with her family which includes three daughters, …