First Baptist Church, Village Drive, prepares to install new pastor

First Baptist Church, Village Drive, welcomed Rev. Carlton J. Sturdivant of Burlington NC in December 2022 when he gratefully accepted the call as Senior Pastor. On January 1, 2023, he preached his initial sermon. 

Sturdivant, who recently pastored Wentworth Baptist Church in Reidsville for seven years, has deep roots in the church. He is the son, grandson (x3) and brother to pastors. Additionally, Sturdivant has served in many capacities within the church body: usher, Youth Sunday Presider, choir, music, new members and outreach ministries member and within the last seven years, Senior Pastor. Sturdivant earned his Bachelor’s of Theology from the Apex School of Theology and his Master of Divinity (MDiv) at the United Theological Seminary. In Greensboro, he is well-known for his bi-vocational career as a barber at “Razor Line Barbershop.” He is married to the former Denita Lynn Jeffers and has three beautiful daughters. “I am humbled and excited about the opportunity to lead the great congregation of First Baptist Church into its future.” 

The congregation of First Baptist Church will celebrate and honor Sturdivant and his family at the Pastoral Installation Service on March 5, 2023 at the Church. The speaker for the 11:00 am service will be the Rev Dr. Kevin D. Sturdivant of Springfield Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The speaker for the 3:00pm service will be mentor Rev. Dr. Larry E. Covington of The Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Burlington, NC. Lunch will be served immediately after the 11:00am service. 

Please join First Baptist Church to commemorate this special occasion.