At FBCHL, our vision is to cultivate a community that lives in Biblical Unity as we strive to know and glorify God while consistently maturing and multiplying disciples of Christ. We aim to be a church that is Bible-Based, Christ-Centered, Spirit-Led, and Discipleship-Driven.
In practice, we envision our church as a place that exemplifies the principle of being “Together at the Feet of Jesus” (Luke 10:39 / John 11:32 / John 12:3).
Dr. Tim Trillet
Senior Pastor
E-Mail: ttrillet@fbchl.org
Carie Brauer
Church/Financial Secretary
Office: 662-393-7620
E-Mail:cbrauer@fbchl.org
Calvin Miller
Associate Pastor
E-Mail: cmiller@fbchl.org
Tyler Montgomery
Music/Youth/Discipleship
Email: tmontgomery@fbchl.org
FBCHL is a church that has proudly chosen to affiliate with the Southern Baptist Convention. This partnership enables us to collaborate with tens of thousands of like-minded congregations worldwide to fulfill the Great Commission. In addition to the SBC, FBCHL is affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board and the local Desoto Tate Baptist Association. For more information about these organizations, please visit SBC.net, mcbc.org, and desototate.org.
Horn Lake Baptist Church was established in 1920 with nine charter members. Initially, the congregation met in various locations until the late 1920s, when they received a parcel of land for their use. The church occupied this building until 1945, when it was sold. Subsequently, the church gathered at Horn Lake Public School until 1947, when they purchased the current site and constructed a new building. A pastor was appointed, who was compensated $10 to lead services once a month. By early 1948, the church was experiencing rapid growth, prompting the acquisition of land on Goodman Road, where a modern brick building was erected, now the site of City Hall. On May 3, 1973, the church acquired 8.99 acres of land. A construction loan was secured, and the groundbreaking for a multipurpose building and educational unit took place on September 4, 1977. This new facility was completed in July 1979. In December 1989, the church voted to build a new Worship Center. The groundbreaking ceremony for this Worship Center occurred on October 5, 1997, and the first worship service was held there on September 27, 1998. The original cornerstone is displayed in front of our current entry tower.
FBCHL is committed to grounding all our actions in Scripture. Through a diverse range of Bible studies and engaging, biblical preaching, our teachings and practices are firmly anchored in the Word rather than in human wisdom. Acknowledging the Bible as a perfect treasure of divine instruction, FBCHL strives to know and glorify God by aligning ourselves with its sacred witness.
The temptation for humanity is to place ourselves at the center of the universe. This is essentially what Adam and Eve did in the garden—they prioritized themselves over God. Recognizing our tendency toward self-centeredness, FBCHL is committed to being a church that honors Christ in His rightful position as the center of all existence. After all, "by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together (Colossians 1:16-17)." Jesus is the head of the church (Colossians 1:18). Our mission is to acknowledge Him as our purpose for existence and our reason for coming together as His Church.
Being Spirit-led means that we believe ministry is directed by the Holy Spirit. Every believer shares the responsibility of nurturing a deep relationship with the Lord and is accountable for walking in a manner worthy of Him while following His leadership. The Holy Spirit guides our community to further God's mission, glorify His name, and strengthen our relationships with one another and with Him.
FBCHL is committed to Biblical Unity, as it aligns with God’s will. This unity is vital for evangelism, as Jesus taught that His disciples would be known by their love for one another (John 13:35). It also signifies God’s blessing, as noted in Psalm 133:1.
**What is Biblical Unity?**
Biblical Unity is encapsulated in the acronym TEAM:
**Together**: We strive for one mind, one spirit, and one purpose—knowing and glorifying God (Philippians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 2:16).
**Everyone is Essential**: Every member is vital to the Church's function, as we are one body and a holy temple (Romans 12, Ephesians 2:21).
**Accountability**: We embrace accountability through trusting relationships, which is essential for the Church's holiness, health, and maturity (Ephesians 5:21, James 5:16).
**Mission**: Our mission is to mature and multiply disciples, as commanded by Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20, Colossians 1:28).
Children hold a special place in the heart of God.
The faith of a child. not event driven, not numbers driven. Children have a tremendous capacity to learn and grow.
Lock into the potential of youth / integrate the generations / mentorship / wisdom and exuberance
God has given parents the primary responsiblity of discipleship in the home. DT 6:4
Discipleship through relationship
At its very essence, the church is a group of disciples of Christ who gather together to worship our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Since we are given the task of making disciples. EXPAND
Outside the context of the worship gathering, FBCHL will gather for various times of discipleship and relationship building.
In Matthew 4:19, when Jesus first called the disciples, He said "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
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