Dr. Peterson is a native Floridian having been born in Clearwater in 1953. He has lived in Land O’ Lakes since 1968.

Dr. Peterson was called to be the pastor of First Baptist in 1980. He received his Bachelor and Masters degree in Bible from Florida Bible College and has earned his Doctorate degree in Pastoral Theology from Bob Jones University. He is married and has two children.

Known for his clear Bible teaching, Dr. Peterson has the God-given ability to take difficult passages from Scripture and explain them so anyone can understand. He takes a strong stand on the purity and clarity of the gospel of Jesus Christ. His entire ministry is built upon uncompromised preaching and teaching of God’s Word.