About Us

We exist to make disciples who in turn make more disciples

Canton First Baptist is a multi-generational family of Jesus-followers. We passionately follow God's word, worship Jesus together, and live on mission to make disciples of Christ. Based in Canton, Georgia, we welcome people from all around Cherokee County, serving greater Canton, Holly Springs, Hickory Flat, Aleksa, Ball Ground, Lake Arrowhead, Woodstock, and other communities.
While Sunday morning is our main time of gathering, you'll find community and discipling opportunities throughout the week through a variety of Connect Groups, volunteer teams, studies, events, and other opportunities. Be part of our church family today.

Visitor Info

Service Times:
Sundays
9:30am + 11:00am
Can't make it in person? Watch online here

Groups:
Connect Groups are open to all and meet in both hours.
See more about our groups here. 

Parents:
Nursery and children's classes and worship available in both hours for birth through 5th grade. See more here and pre-register your child. For student (6th-12th) information, click here.

Address:
1 Mission Point, Canton, GA 30114

Parking:
Our campus has several parking areas. Guest and handicap parking is available in our primary lot close to the main entrances - look for the signs. If dropping off elderly adults, proceed to the covered drop-offs on the main level. If checking-in children, proceed to either the gravel lot (closest to road) or around back to the lower lot (closest to the reservoir).

Meet the Team

Cliff Pace

Senior Pastor

Rhonda Patterson

Canton Kids' Ministry Director

Barbara Broxson

Canton Kids Ministry Assistant

Jonathan Catanzaro

Executive + Worship Pastor

Melanie Kittelson

Assistant to the Senior Pastor

Patricia Sawtelle

Finance

Tyler Thomas

Student Pastor

Cher Sexton

Worship & Discipleship Assistant

Patrick Buice

Facilities Manager

Keith Egner

Discipleship + Senior Adult Pastor

Robin McWhirter

Student Ministry Assistant

Tammy Frazier

Mission Point Preschool Director

What We Believe

The following are the core beliefs of Canton First Baptist based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.

Guided by God's Word

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (CSB)

Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Now if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.  And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, then he who raised Christ from the dead will also bring your mortal bodies to life through his Spirit who lives in you. - Romans 8:10-11 (CSB)

Focused on the Gospel

Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel, -Philippians 1:27

Committed/Devoted to Prayer

Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; serve the Lord.  Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. - Romans 12:11-12 (CSB)

Making Disciples

He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - Acts 1:7-8 (CSB)

Locally--Through personal evangelism and opportunities to serve our local community.

Regionally--Throughout Georgia and North America  by planting churches and multiplying congregations.

Globally--Throughout the world focusing on specific people groups and projects.

Take a Next Step

We're here to help you on your journey of faith.

  • Talk with a pastor about faith
  • Get baptized
  • Join a group
  • Become a church member
  • Serve on a team