ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Loving - Transforming - Thriving - Always
At First Christian Church, we seek to live out on a daily basis the two greatest commandments given by our Lord Jesus Christ: Love God and Love People (Matthew 22:37-39).
Because loving God and loving others so often goes against
the grain of our sinful nature, we depend upon the supernatural transformation of our hearts and lives made possible by
the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:15-17). Through faith in Him as Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9-10), we die to our old selves and are raised up to new life in
baptism (Romans 6:3-4). As we grow in our walk with Him,
God continues to transform our lives more and more into the image of the One who saves us (1 John 2:5-6).
The greatest indicator of transformation is our love for others.
The more we love others as Christ loves us the brighter His
light shines in the darkness of this broken world. We want others to discover through what they see in us the difference Jesus
can make in their lives (Philippians 2:15).
New life in Christ enables us to thrive in this world because,
in Him, we find joy, peace, and purpose. His is the best life
(John 10:10). We are not promised an easy life but we are
not alone, He is with us (Matthew 28:20).
To discover more about loving – transforming – thriving – always,
we would love to have you join us this Sunday - in person or online.
WHO WE ARE
We are a body of believers that strive to be Loving to all people. Our goal is to be Transforming in our life, in our homes, in our community and in the world through the Good News of Jesus Christ. Through loving always and transforming always we experience life that is Thriving always.
At First Christian Church the values we abide by to keep us Loving, Transforming, Thriving Always are:
* Trusting in Biblical Authority
* Valuing Every Person
* Being Involved in our Community
* Kingdom Minded
* Wise with our Resources
WHAT WE BELIEVE
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1:20
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things ther is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness... 2 Timothy 3:16
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:20-21
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— Ephesians 2:8
In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Acts 17:30
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38
We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:12
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:21
Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthains 12:27
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42
OUR STAFF & LEADERSHIP TEAM
ELDERS
An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don't have a reputation for being wild or rebellious. A church leader is a manager of God's household, so he must live a blamelss life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money. Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life. He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong Titus 1:6-9
A CHURCH SERVING AROUND THE WORLD
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20
LOVING GOD. LOVING PEOPLE.