Northport Baptist Church was planted by First Baptist Church, Newport, in the heart of the Northport community in April 1956.

Joanna was a member of the Providence Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as a Deaconess, Usher, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible Study Coordinator/Teacher, and a member of the ...

Bugg has served as Senior Minister of Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina and pastor of First Baptist Church, Deland, Florida and First Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia.