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Pastor David Huffstutler

Lead Pastor

Pastor Huffstutler has served First Baptist Church since July 1, 2013. He leads the church in its mission to bring glory to God through the edification of believers, the evangelization of the lost, and the expansion of God’s work in Rockford and other fields of the world. 

He completed his B.A. at Bob Jones University, his M.Div. at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

“My desire for our church is simple: that as a church and as individuals, we would glorify God and fulfill His Word by the grace that He gives us. As lead pastor, I preach God’s Word, proclaim the gospel, love people, pray for our needs, and try to be a godly example. May God help us all to glorify Him.”
Pastor Huffstutler began serving as a pastoral intern in 2006 at First Baptist Church in Troy, MI, where he eventually became full-time staff and was ordained to the gospel ministry on November 11, 2012. While he was there, he met his wife Holly, and they were married in 2007. Holly is a registered nurse with a B. S. from Bob Jones University and an M. A. in Biblical Ministries from Baptist Bible College (now Clarks Summit University) in Clarks Summit, PA. God has blessed them with four children.

Pastor Huffstutler also donates his time to Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, and has served as adjunct faculty in their seminary in the past. He has also served as a chaplain for the Rockford Police Department for four years.

CONTACT INFO:

Phone: 815.395.0550 x2

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Visit my personal website, davidhuffstutler.com.


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Pastor Huffstutler has served First Baptist Church since July 1, 2013. He leads the church in its mission to bring glory to God through the edification of believers, the evangelization of the lost, and the expansion of God’s work in Rockford and other fields of the world. 

He completed his B.A. at Bob Jones University, his M.Div. at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

“My desire for our church is simple: that as a church and as individuals, we would glorify God and fulfill His Word by the grace that He gives us. As lead pastor, I preach God’s Word, proclaim the gospel, love people, pray for our needs, and try to be a godly example. May God help us all to glorify Him.”
Pastor Huffstutler began serving as a pastoral intern in 2006 at First Baptist Church in Troy, MI, where he eventually became full-time staff and was ordained to the gospel ministry on November 11, 2012. While he was there, he met his wife Holly, and they were married in 2007. Holly is a registered nurse with a B. S. from Bob Jones University and an M. A. in Biblical Ministries from Baptist Bible College (now Clarks Summit University) in Clarks Summit, PA. God has blessed them with four children.

Pastor Huffstutler also donates his time to Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, and has served as adjunct faculty in their seminary in the past. He has also served as a chaplain for the Rockford Police Department for four years.

CONTACT INFO:

Phone: 815.395.0550 x2

Send me a message

Visit my personal website, davidhuffstutler.com.


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Randy Hockema

Associate Pastor

Pastor Hockema became one of our pastors in April of 2018. Before coming to First Baptist Church, he served as an assistant pastor for Inter-City Baptist Church in Allen Park, MI (1997-2005), and the lead pastor for Lena Baptist Church in Lena, IL (2008-2017).

After completing his B.A. at Maranatha Baptist University, he went on to complete his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Jennifer have three grown children: two of whom are married and living in Wisconsin, and one who is in college. Pastor Hockema is thankful to be able to serve the members of FBC and the community of Rockford.

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Phone: 815.821.2174

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Pastor Hockema became one of our pastors in April of 2018. Before coming to First Baptist Church, he served as an assistant pastor for Inter-City Baptist Church in Allen Park, MI (1997-2005), and the lead pastor for Lena Baptist Church in Lena, IL (2008-2017).

After completing his B.A. at Maranatha Baptist University, he went on to complete his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Jennifer have three grown children: two of whom are married and living in Wisconsin, and one who is in college. Pastor Hockema is thankful to be able to serve the members of FBC and the community of Rockford.

Contact INFO:

Phone: 815.821.2174

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