First Baptist Church - Port Orchard, Washington

As a church of committed believers we are determined to be identified by three qualities:

To Live in Jesus  But God being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in transgression, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved.) Ephesians 2:4-5

To Learn from Jesus  All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16

To Love through Jesus  You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27

What it’s like to live in Port Orchard WA

Port Orchard offers a ministry environment well‑suited for a Southern Baptist pastor who values relational community, steady growth, and a mission‑field mindset. The city combines small‑town warmth with Puget Sound beauty—waterfront parks, a walkable downtown, and ferry access that keeps Seattle and Bremerton close while preserving a slower, more personal pace of life. Housing is more affordable than much of the Seattle metro, neighborhoods range from wooded family areas to water‑view communities, and the population includes a mix of military families, long‑time locals, and new residents moving in from across the region. Churches tend to be smaller, highly relational, and ripe for shepherding, evangelism, and revitalization work. For a pastor seeking a place where presence matters, where discipleship grows through genuine relationships, and where the gospel can take root in a scenic, tight‑knit, and steadily growing community, Port Orchard offers a compelling setting.