Pastor of the Week

Rev. James R. Townes; Ferry Field Missionary Baptist Church

Reverend James R. Townes was elected pastor in 2009, and continues to serve Ferry Field along with his wife, Dr. Faye Hicks Townes. Under his leadership, "Missionary" was added to the name of the church to clearly identify Ferry Field's purpose, and from its humble beginnings, Ferry Field Missionary Baptist has enjoyed a rich history of ministry from many fine Christian souls who have devoted themselves to God, as well as to the betterment of the Church and its people. As a strong and devoted congregation, Ferry Field has weathered the storms and triumphantly celebrated victories that time has delivered through God's grace.

Ferry Field Missionary Baptist Church’s origins date back to 1885, when the church was founded as Bare Foot Baptist Church. Moses Pinckney, Kitt Simmons, Robert Boston, and Ben Visit, the committee for Bare Foot Baptist Church, purchased three acres of land for forty-five dollars. Services overseen by the first elected pastor, Reverend Polly, were held in a bush tent. During his pastorate, a small wooden church was built; however, after its destruction by fire in 1911, it was rebuilt as a cinder block church under the name Ferry Field Baptist Church in honor of Ferry Field Plantation from which the land was divided.

A small sample of our Ministries are The Evangelical Ministry and Missionary, The Family Ministry, The Prayer Ministry, The Children's Church Ministry, The Food Pantry Ministry, The Clothes Ministry, The Music Ministry, The Choir Ministry, The Crisis Ministry, The Usher Ministry, The Christian Education Ministry, and The Media and Technology Ministry. Ferry Field Missionary Baptist Church works cooperatively with the Charleston County community, Johns Island community, state and local community leaders, non-profit organizations, Charleston county school district, and philanthropic foundations.