Os hawkins wiki

A Spiritual father to many, Dr. O.S. Hawkins helped lay the foundations of faith in Fort Lauderdale, leading First Baptist Fort Lauderdale, as pastor, for 15 years through a period of revival and growth in the 1980’s that included construction of the landmark church in the heart of downtown and establishment of the beloved Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant.

An iconic pastor, prolific author and passionate advocate for Israel, Hawkins currently serves as chancellor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary but keeps Fort Lauderdale close to his heart, returning often as an honorary speaker at the church he formerly pastored and acting as a pastoral mentor in our community.

 

Advocating for Israel

Just weeks after the October 7, 2023, attack on Gaza led by Hamas, Hawkins traveled to the war-torn region of Israel to visit the massacre sites and provide support.

Having traveled to Israel annually since