First Baptist Church At The Villages

First Baptist Church At The Villages is a welcoming, Bible-teaching church in the north corner of The Villages, conveniently located on Highway 42 near Summerfield, Lake Weir, and Oxford. FBCATV began as a church plant in 2001 and has since grown to include around 719 members. The famously yellow, Key West-inspired church building was constructed in 2013 and expanded in 2019. Inside, the bright and airy Gathering Room gives way to the modern auditorium, complete with dual screens for an accessible worship experience. 

Pastor Bob Perry and his team of associate pastors guide parishioners through encouraging and practical teaching each Sunday. The church supports numerous ministry teams and regularly hosts Precepts, Bible Studies, and Women’s Groups for all to enjoy. Together, the members of FBCATV live out their mission to make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ with a passion to witness their community, nation, and world become transformed by the life changing reality of the Gospel, as people come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. To watch services online or learn more about FBCATV, please visit fbcvillages.org. 

Community Ministries Provided by the Church:

• Third Sunday Collection to benefit Haven, Christian Library International, and a local Food Pantry

• Expanding ministry in the southern Villages

• Love INC partnership

• Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School partnership

• Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties partnership

• Christian Library International partnership

• Prison ministry