ABOUT US

Christ-Centered - Jesus Christ is the head of the Church. Everything we do—from our worship to our preaching to our fellowship—is centered on glorifying Him.

 

Grounded in Scripture - The Bible is God's inspired and authoritative Word. We are committed to faithfully teaching, believing, and obeying Scripture in every area of life.

 

Gospel-Driven - We believe that salvation is by God's grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. The gospel is not only the beginning of the Christian life—it is the foundation for all of it.

 

Authentic Community - The church is a family, not a performance. We seek to love one another with humility, encourage one another in Christ, and walk together through every season of life.

 

Grace and Truth - Everyone is welcome to hear the hope of the gospel. We strive to speak the truth in love, extending the same grace that God has shown us while calling one another toward Christlikeness.

 

Worship -We gather each Lord's Day to worship God through prayer, congregational singing, the reading and preaching of Scripture, and fellowship with His people.

 

Discipleship - Jesus calls His followers to make disciples. We desire to grow in the knowledge of Christ, encourage spiritual maturity, and help one another faithfully follow Him.

 

Missions - Christ has commissioned His Church to make disciples of all nations. We are committed to sharing the gospel in Hughson, throughout our community, and around the world.

 

Generosity - Everything we have belongs to God. We joyfully give our time, gifts, and resources for the advance of His Kingdom and the care of others.

 

 

Meet Our Pastor

 

Pastor Colby Parker came to saving faith in Jesus Christ at the age of 21. Shortly thereafter, he began faithfully serving the local church by filling pulpits as opportunities arose, developing a deep love for proclaiming God's Word.

 

For ten years, Colby taught Bible at Big Valley Christian Junior High in Modesto, California, where he had the privilege of investing in the lives of young people and helping them grow in their understanding of Scripture.

In 2016, Colby married his wonderful wife, RaeAn. Together they have two daughters, two bonus daughters, and one granddaughter. As a blended family, they are grateful for God's faithfulness and consider it a joy to serve Him together.

 

Although the Lord had been stirring Colby's heart toward pastoral ministry for many years, he formally answered that call in 2017 by beginning his theological training at The Master's Seminary. After the birth of their daughter, Edna, in 2019, he transitioned to Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, allowing Colby to complete his studies online while continuing to serve faithfully in ministry. In December 2023, he graduated with a Master of Divinity.

 

For many years, the Parker family faithfully served their local church while patiently waiting on the Lord's timing. In 2026, God graciously called Colby to serve as the pastor of Hughson First Baptist Church.

Pastor Colby is committed to faithfully shepherding God's people through the expository preaching of His Word, intentional discipleship, and genuine fellowship. His desire is to see believers grow in the knowledge and grace of Jesus Christ, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, and to proclaim the hope of the gospel with clarity, conviction, and love.