WHAT WE BELIEVE

Sometimes, just because a place calls itself a church, it may not be what you really understand, or desire.

Just so you can understand if we are right for you, here is what First Christian Church believes and holds as its Biblical and core values.

We are challenged in the Scriptures to live out Matthew 28:19-20:

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.

From the context of this verse, we have established a mission statement for our church:

First Christian Church exists to love God, love others, and serve the world.

In the simplest terms, we simply desire to:

LOVE GOD LOVE OTHERS SERVE THE WORLD

FCC’s mission

So here are our beliefs and core values.

BIBLICAL BELIEFS

We believe mankind is created in God's image.

We believe God gives all mankind free will.

We believe all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. Sin destructively affects every aspect of mankind’s thoughts and behavior.

We believe only God can offer reconciliation to Him through Jesus Christ.

We believe in baptism by immersion and participating in the Lord's Supper.

We believe all believers should use their lives in service to God and people.

We believe the Church is the body of all true believers. We believe the Holy Spirit enables believers to live a God-honoring life.

CORE VALUES

FCC values being an “Ephesians 4” church: teaching, equipping, and building up the church in truth, love, humility, and grace.

FCC values God’s call for us to be: outreach-driven, mission-minded, and focused on reaching the lost.

FCC values investment in the next generation and the future of the Church.

FCC values community through fostering and strengthening healthy, Christ-centered relationships.

FCC values the importance of disciples who make disciples.

FCC values radical generosity through going above and beyond to meet the needs of the “least of these.”

FCC values the pursuit of excellence in all we do to promote growth both spiritually and numerically.

How do we put these beliefs in aciton?

Our mission is to Love God, Love Others, and Serve the World, and we can’t be the church we need to be without you and your unique gifting!