Who we are

The Church at the Bay, formerly South Walton Baptist Church, began in 1996 and has undergone several changes since its formation. At the time of this writing, only one of the original Charter members is still alive, while the church has continued to grow and develop.

Around 2018, God led the members to begin the Open Door Food Pantry. This ministry provides food to those in need and has grown to serve over 1500 people a week! The Food Pantry does not seek qualifications before helping those who say they are hungry. We merely act as the hands and feet of Jesus and serve those who come to our doors.

The Church at the Bay is a little church with a small, close-knit group of members, supported by a larger number of local volunteers who all collectively show the love of the Lord.  

About Brother Walt Campbell

Pastor Walt Campbell has served as pastor of the Church at the Bay since 2003. He is a Clear Creek Baptist College graduate and attended graduate school at the Southern Baptist Center for Biblical Studies. Brother Walt also holds a Master of Ministry from that institute. He pursued even higher education and was awarded a Doctor of Bible from the Southern Baptist Center for Biblical Studies. He also studied at Luther Rice Seminary and New Orleans Baptist Seminary. Brother Walt Campbell has lived with his family in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, since 2001, when he first came to Walton County as the Director of Missions for the Walton County Baptist Association. He has been married to his wife, Terry Campbell, for 49 years, and they have one son, Jeremiah Campbell.