Pastor Michael D. Withem was born on March 28, 1952, in Ashdown, AR. He was born again as a junior in high school in Shreveport, LA. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in the Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary in Henderson, TX. Upon his graduation, he became pastor of the East Post Oak Baptist Church near Paris, TX. About two years later, in January of 1976, he moved to Jefferson County, WV, and founded the First Baptist Church of Ranson. Since that time, the church has grown under his leadership into a strong New Testament church. Pastor Withem is married, and has two children, as well as two grandchildren.

If you would like to contact our pastor, you may do so at the following address or telephone numbers:

25 Wellington Court
Charles Town, WV 25414

(304) 725-8078 (Church)
(304) 725-3288 (Home)
(304) 271-2943 (Pager)

email: pastor@FBCRanson.com