Meet Our Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Christopher S. West
Rev. Dr. Christopher S. West is a native of Unadilla, Georgia, and the proud son of Deacon Davis Passmore and Ms. Dorothy West. He was educated in the Dooly County School System and gave his life to Christ at an early age. From the beginning, faithfulness and dedication defined his walk with the Lord. As a young man, he served in various roles within the church, developing a strong foundation in ministry.
In 1990, while still a high school senior, he accepted his divine calling to preach the gospel and was licensed to preach that same year. Recognizing the importance of growth and preparation, Dr. West joined the United States Army in 1990, serving honorably as a Personnel Specialist. In 1991, he furthered his education at Barstow Community College, studying Human Resource Management.
Dr. West was ordained as a minister in 1999 and, in 2009, was called to pastor the Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church in his hometown of Unadilla. With a continued thirst for knowledge and a heart for God, he enrolled in Andersonville Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Theology in 2011 and a Doctorate of Theology in 2012.
He currently serves as Executive Officer I at Robins Air Force Base within the AFLCMC/HBG organization, where he provides guidance and support to senior-level leadership.
In 2024, Dr. West was called to serve as the pastor of the historic Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia—recognized as the mother church of the International City. With humility and reverence, Dr. West considers it an honor to lead such a foundational and faithful congregation.
At the heart of Dr. West’s ministry is a desire to see lives transformed by the love of Jesus Christ. His preaching and teaching are rooted in scripture, focused on inspiring believers to grow spiritually, love deeply, and serve faithfully. "It is my prayer," he says, "that the Word of God encourages us to be better Christians—strengthening the weak, lifting the discouraged, and transforming our community one soul at a time."
He draws inspiration from biblical leaders such as Moses and Paul, whose faith, leadership, and unwavering dedication reflect the path he walks as pastor and servant leader. Dr. West reminds us often of Ephesians 5:1–2: "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love..."
Ephesians 5:1–2 (NIV) says:
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
This passage encourages believers to live lives that reflect the love, sacrifice, and holiness of Jesus. It calls us to imitate God—not in power, but in character—especially in how we love others.
About JMBC!
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