Rev. Tim Friar
Prior to becoming Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Hawkinsville, Rev. Tim Friar served churches in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Having served for many years primarily as a Minister of Education and Youth, he brings to First Baptist Church a passion for ministries with individuals and families of all ages. He finds great joy in being witness to God’s work in the lives of others. His great desire is that all people might discover the joy of experiencing the Kingdom of God on earth.
Tim is originally from Greenville, SC. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina in Spartanburg, and the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.
He is married to Laura Bailey, a Kindergarten teacher. They have three adult children: Johnathon (Julia), Bailey (Nick), and Thomas, and one grandson, Asher.
Tim’s enjoys history, golf, fishing, baseball/softball, college football, and spending time with the family.