About Us

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First Baptist Church Amherst has been a serving and worshipping congregation in the community since 1809. Today, based in our 1895 building, we gather for worship, connecting, and education. We disperse to serve in our communities and to inspire hope, in the name of Christ. We believe in spiritual community, and we seek to build a house where love can dwell and all may safely live.

Location

 

  • Ministries:

  • Worship, 10:30 am Sundays

  • Children’s ministry during worship

  • Choir

  • Bible Basics study group

  • Fellowship meals

  • Community Teamwork:

  • Amherst Food Network (food bank)

  • Amherst & Area Ministerial

  • Affiliations:

STAFF

Rev. Jeff White, Senior Minister

jgwhite@ns.aliantzinc.ca 902-614-1011

Jeff began ministry at First Baptist in July of 2022, having served at Baptist Churches in Digby, Windsor, and Parrsboro in the past. He studied Biology and Theology at Acadia University. Along with Christian discipleship, he is interested in music, hiking, running, gardening, and nature: especially plants, lichens and birds. He is usually at work Sunday through Thursday each week (with plenty of exceptions). Jeff lives with Sharon in Amherst and has two (step) daughters and two grandchildren, in Nova Scotia.

Rev. Marlene Quinn, Term Minister of Christian Education

Rev. Marlene Quinn joined the fellowship of First Baptist several years ago, coming from Parrsboro, NS. her ministry and work experience is widely varied, from preaching and radio ministry to being a parole officer and an Educational Assistant. She became our Minister of CE for a one year term on May 1st, 2024, as we continue our search for our Minister of Families and Outreach.

Rev. Byron Corkum, Minister Emeritus

Keeping busy in retirement, Rev. Byron Corkum served as Senior Minister of First Baptist Amherst from 1989 to 2017.  He became Minister Emeritus on October 1, 2017, when the membership bestowed him with this title.

Angela Marks, Administrative Assistant

Angela Marks has been the Administrative Assistant since 2013. Angela likes four wheeling, walking, camping, baking, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys volunteering at the Tidnish Crossroads Community Center as Secretary for the board. She has three children, and Angela lives in Tidnish with her spouse, William.

Kevin Dupuis, Organist & Choir Director

Kevin Dupuis has been organist and choir director at First Baptist Church for over a decade. He has obtained a bachelor of music degree with a minor in English literature and has completed his bachelor of education in 2019. He has done numerous series of concerts, both with the choir and organ for the entertainment of the Amherst community.

Shauna McCallum, Church Custodian

Shauna McCallum has been our Church Custodian since February 2023 (having begun work with us in 2022). She is married to Colin and has one son and a step-daughter. She has two grandsons, Laken and Braxton. Shauna enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach (cottage).