Pastor Jerry Vincent began serving as lead pastor at College Baptist Church in 2025 after more than a decade in church revitalization ministry. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 30 years. Pastor Jerry promotes a vision for making and multiplying Christ followers through intergenerational disciple-making strategies.
A native of Houston, Jerry began his career in journalism as a sports writer and news editor in the Westward Communications Group before answering God's call to pastoral ministry. He and his wife, Shawn, have been married for 40 years. They have three grown daughters and nine grandchildren.
In addition to serving College Baptist Church, Jerry leads short-term mission trips to Romanian where teams focus on planting churches among the rural Roma villages and leading training seminars to equip local pastors.
Pastor Jerry earned a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther Rice Seminary.
We are a group of believers whose mission is to share the love of Jesus with the world. We strive to be passionate about our faith and seek to bring others closer to God through prayer, study, fellowship, and service. Our goal is to embrace the joy and hope that comes with following Christ, while offering support and encouragement to others who are also seeking Him. We want everyone we meet to experience the life-changing power of Jesus’s grace and mercy.
Kids
We strive to create a friendly and safe atmosphere for children of all ages. Our goal is to help kids learn about the Bible in an engaging and interactive way. We believe that children should be encouraged to develop their faith at a young age, and our team of dedicated volunteers is committed to creating meaningful experiences for each child.
Every week, Kids Ministry provides fun activities that teach Biblical lessons in an accessible and relatable fashion.
Youth
As the world continues to evolve, it's important to remember the importance of teaching our youth. Here at College Baptist, we understand the need for providing a friendly and safe environment to teach the Bible.
We believe in creating an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable to all youth regardless of their background. We strive to teach our youth valuable lessons from the Bible that can be applied in their everyday lives.
Adults
Are you an adult looking for a friendly and safe place to learn more about the Bible? Look no further! We strive to be a church that leads you to deepen your faith and knowledge of the Bible.
Whether you are just starting to explore Christianity or have been a Christian for decades, there is something for everyone!
College Baptist Church is a medium-sized church located in Big Spring, TX. Our church was founded in 1955 and is associated with the
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).
