Hello! Welcome to First Word Ministries Group. Dr. C. L. Owens, Founder and President of First Word, is committed to using his background, abilities, and experience in assisting Southern Baptist churches and pastors. Please go through the web site menu to discover ways First Word can help you.

Our first resource is the Bible. Dr. Owens has spent nearly three decades preaching through every book of the Bible. His exegetical, historical, and systematic research of Scripture has uniquely qualified him to help churches and pastors apply the Word of God to issues and challenges faced by today's churches and pastors.

The second resource is pastoral experience. Dr. Owens has spent more than thirty years serving Southern Baptist churches that ranged from 200 to 2000 members. His insight and knowledge in local church matters help provide valuable perspectives.

A third resource is research and analysis. Dr. Owens spent five years in Ph.D. research examining organizational behavior in Southern Baptist Churches. He utilizes that experience and his research skills today in serving churches and pastors as a consultant.

Our final resource is local ministry groups and events that can be used to lead people to Christ through music, presentations, and large scale events. 

As you look through this site, consider how one of our events, camps, or a church/pastoral consultation can assist you.