One of those natives, Bobby Welch former president of the Southern Baptist Convention and retired longtime pastor of First Baptist Church, Daytona Beach, Fla. has decided to take the stories to a new level with an official visual representation of those days. We are thrilled beyond words that it appears the Lord will allow us to continue in ministry with Pastor David and you until we die, Welch continued reading. David Cox modernized the altar of First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach with a hardwood stage, twin movie screens and music equipment worthy of a rock band. With the Southern Baptist Convention upon us, undoubtedly that would happen, Welch wrote, noting that he would have preferred a more personal communication. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)Pardon Bob Mowrey for feeling just a little proud these days. Numerous full color photos. A copy of the letter was made available May 26 to the Florida Baptist Witness. In their place will be a new residential and commercial development. Armed with stacks of old newspapers and magazines and his handy hot glue gun, Welch plans a 360-degree scene encapsulated in something similar to an upside-down aquarium. His main passion is to see people get saved and to help them grow. A Methodist church that had stood for decades was taken down, as were an old restaurant and some of First Baptist's outbuildings. (BP)--Bobby Welch's 32-year pastorate at First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Fla., came to an end Aug. 27, focusing attention on the theme of his ministry -- winning people to faith in Jesus Christ. Welch brings his own 'boom' to Fort Payne - The Alabama Baptist It would be easy to draw them away.. Later, Welch told Florida Baptist Witness he wanted the morning to be non-dramatic and that his June 4 challenge to the church will give practical ways in which the church can continue its strong legacy. With that said, I prayerfully offer my resignation to all members and friends of First Baptist Church, Daytona Beach, Florida, effective midnight tonight and pray that the mercy and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ will fall on each of us in the days ahead. For these experiences my family and I will be forever grateful to you. A tall cross has already been planted on the spot where the future First Baptist Church will be built. Site by Mere. Controversy dooms another SBC megachurch pastor For the first time since the end of the 19th century, there will soon be no First Baptist Church buildings on the land just east of Ridgewood Avenue. He was the president of one of the world's largest denominations. Chapel Fall 2012: Dr Bobby Welch - YouTube Welch said he believes his retirement should not come as a surprise to anyone, considering the church called Cox as co-pastor three years ago with this transition in mind. But Mowrey is quick to give all the credit to God. Lord we pray this is just the beginning for us.". Eight characters will represent various points of life for those growing up around Dye Branch during the boom years. Armed with stacks of old newspapers and magazines and his handy hot glue gun, Welch plans a 360-degree scene encapsulated in something similar to an upside-down aquarium. In the video, Welch picked up a. During an emotional town hall meeting Wednesday night, the Rev. On the western side of the property there is a large open field with a few scattered trees and wild turkeys scampering around that will eventually become the site of the new church building.