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    I wanted to thank you for taking a moment to allow us to introduce our church to you. We are excited about what God is doing and by the way, that really is all we are interested in. You see, what God is doing is what is important. My, has He been keeping us busy. We are growing every week, people experiencing Him as the answer. Our staff is busy caring for families, men, women, young people, and kids. They are actively meeting the needs of people. Please allow us to take you on a walk through our site as we show you what God has been up to here at our church. We are convinced that where God is, is where people need to be. God is where lives are being changed, where homes are being mended, where young peoples dreams are coming true. God is where children are priorities, where His Word is preeminent, where people of all kinds are welcome and where He is being worshipped. If we can serve you and yours we would be honored.
    Pastor Jim Combs
    II Cor 4:1

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    Pastor Jim Combs, Jr.
    Pastor Jim Combs was born in Pontiac , Michigan on October 31st, 1958 . His parents, Jim and Jeannie Combs are dedicated Christians and have served God for many years and Jim is currently the Associate Pastor at Atlas Community Baptist Church .

    In June of 1976 after graduating from high school he trusted the Lord as his Savior. He was baptized at Faith Baptist Church of Waterford, Michigan and began serving in the bus ministry and teaching Sunday School. In 1978 he met his wife to be, a fine Christian young lady and within a year he surrendered to the ministry and married Carole Merrill.

    Jim's education includes training at Arlington Baptist College, Moody Bible Institute, Midwestern Baptist College , Baptist Christian University and Trinity Seminary. He has Bachelors degrees in Education and Religious Education as well as completion of his Masters and is currently working toward his Ph.D.

    In 1980 he began as the Youth/Children Pastor of his home church, Faith Baptist Church . During the seven-year stay the Youth Department experienced excellent growth. In 1987 he resigned from Faith Baptist and went to work at Calvary Baptist Church in Duncanville , Texas .

    In 1989 Faith Baptist Church called him back to be their Pastor. He is currently the Pastor of an exciting, flourishing church. Upon arrival at the church the attendance was approximately 100. This is where his dream began. In the past 12 years, Faith Baptist has seen more than 4,000 in attendance and membership has exceeded 5,500. Ministries such as H.I.M. (Hogs in Ministry), Waterford Christian Academy and many more have been established through the vision that God has given him. He and his wife host their own couple's conference each year where approximately 150 couples attend. God has allowed him to travel to over 35 countries and across the United States sharing God's word.

    He currently pastor's five campuses, including The River, The Point The Rock, and New Life Camp, as well as Faith.

    He likes to believe his real accomplishments are his family. Five children have blessed him and Carole's home, Joshua, Caleb, Isaiah, Luke and Angel have all committed to Christ.

    He and his wife have also founded a new ministry called the EsKape, a retreat for children. He and his wife plan to retire there, committing the rest of their lives to kids. The 26 acres in Clarkston , Michigan has been purchased and construction is underway .