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First Baptist Church of Panama City, FL is the largest church in Bay County, FL. The megachurch is listed as the 220th largest church of the Southern Baptist Convention in the nation,and is located at 640 Grace Ave, in the downtown area.The senior pastor is Dr. Craig Conner, the senior associate pastor is Bill Sears, the associate pastor as well as the minister of music is Ken Brookins, and the minister of students is Chris Love.

Before First Baptist Church was built, early residents of Panama City held church in a one-room schoolhouse, where all denominations worshiped together. First Baptist Church of Panama City was started in 1908, and the first pastor was H. S. Howard, who served from September 1909 until June 1911. From March 16, 1926 to November 1929, Reverend W.A. Burns served as senior pastor for the church. He moved the church from its first location to a more stately sanctuary on Harrison Avenue. In July 1931, Rev. E.D. McDaniels became pastor, and led the church ...