COVINGTON, Ga. – A years-long plan to reconstruct the First Baptist Church of Covington (FBC) sanctuary is officially underway. During the hearing, attorneys on behalf of the FBC cited overcrowding as the main reason for the work. A rendering of the new First Baptist Church sanctuary. Photo via First Baptist Church of Covington. A new lobby space will connect our worship center, education, and children’s buildings to create better circulation and more space for fellowship.”