Mission
- Mission: Jesus is awakening us to live flourishing lives and to help transform generations.
Values
- Adventurous Learner: I pursue deeper knowledge of God and His creation, embracing curiosity, courage, and faith.
- Grace (Spiller) Overflower: I spend time with God for my own sake and so I can show up with patience and grace for the people around me.
- Kingdom Investor: I intentionally build relationships that advance God’s Kingdom in Central Florida and beyond, serving others with purpose and love.
- Gospel Guide: I walk with others towards Jesus by sharing the path I’ve already treaded.
Leadership
Doug Hankins (Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Winter Park, Florida, and an Associate Professor at the Baptist University of Florida. He and his wife Natalie make their home in Winter Park along with their 2 kids and their dog Jet. When he is not reading books, writing down his thoughts, or drinking hot tea (Irish Breakfast with honey and cream, thank you), you can find Doug enjoying Orlando’s cuisine hot spots or walking around Disney World (More than likely EPCOT).
Key Qualifications
- 10+ years of music ministry experience
- Ministry or Music degree (highly preferred)
- A heart for multi-generational ministry
- Track record of raising up teams and leaders in worship ministry
Location
Winter Park, Florida, is a charming city just north of Orlando, known for its tree-lined brick streets, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. The city is home to Rollins College, a picturesque institution overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Virginia.
Its downtown area, centered around the lively Park Avenue, boasts an array of upscale boutiques, art galleries, and fine dining restaurants, complemented by sidewalk cafés perfect for people-watching.
Winter Park is part of the greater Orlando area, surrounded by Theme Parks, Beaches, Sporting Events, Concerts and outdoor lifestyle opportunities.
Opportunity
- First Baptist Winter Park is experiencing a resurgence of fresh vision, leadership and spiritual transformation.
- Sunday Services feel like a historic church building filled with new people, authentic community and fresh encounters with Jesus.
- The staff and church leaders are experience mountaintop moments while rebuilding the foundation of the church one story at a time. Church members are becoming spiritual guides for their friends, family, and co-workers.
- The worship team is ready for a new Worship Pastor to build a thriving ministry which points hearts to Jesus through creative, authentic expressions of worship in Spirit and Truth.