About

At Cottondale Baptist Church, we are just ordinary believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, drawn together from all sorts of backgrounds, places, and interests. We share a love for God, His Word, each other, and those who do not yet know Jesus as Lord and Savior. As a Baptist congregation, we affirm The Abstract of Principles (1858) as a good summary of our core beliefs. Through partnerships with G3 and Founders we also participate in local, state, national, and global missions endeavors. We offer ministries for all ages, from small children through senior adults. We have ongoing opportunities for service through music, as well as periodic men’s and women’s activities and small group Bible studies.

 

Our Pastor

Dr. David W. Bailey has been the Senior Pastor of Cottondale Baptist Church since August 2013. His prior pastorates include churches in Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida. He was the Orlando Center Director of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for three years; he also served for over 20 years as a Faculty Mentor with Columbia Evangelical Seminary; and he is the author of Speaking the Truth in Love: The Life and Legacy of Roger Nicole. Dr. Bailey loves fishing, reading, football (New Orleans Saints and Florida Gators), and spending time with family. He and his wife Dawn have four children.

Distinctives

  • Expository (verse-by-verse) preaching

  • Christ-centered worship services

  • Warm-hearted fellowship among members and guests

  • Biblical counseling during the varied challenges of life

  • Meaningful church membership guided by our Confession of Faith and Church Covenant (for information about joining Cottondale Baptist Church, please see our Pastor or one of our Deacons or simply use the Contact link above).

  • Opportunities for ministry in evangelism and to the community