
THE
JACKSONVILLE STATEMENT
ON GOSPEL UNITY & RACIAL RECONCILIATION
SIGNATORIES
The Jacksonville Statement was developed by pastors and leaders who lead churches and ministries partnering with First Coast Churches to engage the city, region, and the world for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The statement was finalized in May 2018.

Pastors David Tarkington (L) & Elijah Simmons (R) presented The Jacksonville Statement on behalf of the committee at the 2018 First Coast Churches (then Jacksonville Baptist Association) Annual Meeting
INITIAL SIGNATORIES
David Tarkington
Pastor
First Baptist Church of Orange Park
Elijah Simmons
Pastor
Norwood Community Church
Tim Maynard
Senior Pastor
Fruit Cove Baptist Church
Orvin Feliciano
Pastor
Jones Road Baptist Church
Bruce Hickson
Pastor
Unity Church
Jeffery Stockdale
Pastor
Herbert Beck
North Campus Lead Pastor
Chets Creek Church
Rick Wheeler
Executive Director/Treasurer
Florida Baptist Financial Services
*At time of signing served as the Lead Missional Strategist for Jacksonville Baptist Association (now First Coast Churches)
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