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ABOUT

St. John First Baptist Institutional Church under leadership of Pastor William Leonard II, stands as a beacon of faith in Palmetto, FL. We are a place of prayer, peace and joy to all who join us. Our community is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together. We welcome all individuals seeking God’s love and our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their heart.

MISSION

Proclaiming the Gospel of salvation to the unsaved; developing faithful followers  of Jesus Christ; promoting brotherly love and spiritual growth within the body of Christ in reverential and consecrated worship, as servants of God to all mankind.

MINISTRIES

  • Deacons Ministry                                                   

  • Silver Lights Ministry (Age 65+)

  • Music Ministry

  • Audiovisual Ministry

  • Healthcare Ministry

  • Culinary Ministry

  • Scholarship Ministry

  • Grief Ministry

  • Transportation Ministry

  • Youth/Children’s Ministry

  • Pastor’s Aide

  • Women’s Mission Ministry

  • Deaconess Ministry

  • Brotherhood Ministry

  • Ushers’ Ministry

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