About Us


Who are we?
What is our mission?
What do we believe?
What does FBC do?
What does a typical worship service include?
What is FBC's typical Sunday schedule?
What is FBC's typical weekday schedule?
How are we governed?
How does one join FBC?
Who are our staff?
What is our history?
How does FBC protect children?
How is FBC financed?


Who are we? [Back to Top]

FAITH
We are evangelical, declaring Jesus Christ as the only way to God, and urging all to trust Him as Savior and Lord. We enthusiastically support worldwide missions by praying, giving, and going.

BIBLE
We believe the Bible is the written word of God, our foundation in all matters of faith and practice. We focus on the preaching and teaching of God's word.

CHURCH
We are an independent, elder-led family, united to each other through our faith in Jesus Christ, committed to the ministry and fellowship of our local church, and working together with other Christians in the Church Universal.

What is our mission? [Back to Top]

Our mission is to glorify God through:

  • Making disciples.
  • Education.
  • Worship.
  • Fellowship.
  • The ordinances of baptism and communion.
  • Service.

What do we believe? [Back to Top]

Our basic beliefs are specified in the Doctrinal Statement.

How we intend to relate to each other is described in the Covenant of Fellowship.

Our historical stances on some issues of faith and practice are noted briefly in Traditions of Faith and Practice.

What does FBC do? [Back to Top]

Besides our worship services and prayer, we offer a variety of activities. Please review our list of ministries including descriptions for each ministry.

What does a typical worship service include? [Back to Top]

Please browse a recent Order of Worship.

What is FBC's typical Sunday schedule? [Back to Top]

9:00 AM to 10:15 AM ("First Hour")
    First Worship Service.
    Sunday School for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults.
    Nursery for infants and toddlers.

10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
    Break - consider visiting the Info Center in the Lobby.
    Each Third Sunday: Reception in Family Room (near Lobby).
    Classes for preschoolers and kids thru Grade 4.
    Nursery for infants and toddlers.

10:45 AM to Noon ("Second Hour")
    Second Worship Service.
    Sunday School for adults.
    Sunday School for individuals with special needs.
    Classes for preschoolers and kids thru Grade 4.
    Kids choir rehearsal (grades 1 thru 6) - during the school year.
    Nursery for infants and toddlers.

Sunday evening:
    Junior & Senior High activities (some are off-site).
    Small groups (most meet in homes; some on other nights).

What is FBC's typical weekday schedule? [Back to Top]

 Tuesday morning:

    Prayer group.

 Tuesday evening:

    Volleyball - during the school year.

 Wednesday morning:

    Women's Bible studies.

 Wednesday evening:

    Prayer group.
    Nursery.
    Christian Service Brigade (boys) - during the school year.
    Pioneer Girls - during the school year.
    Basketball - during the school year.

 Thursday evening:

    Women's Bible study.

Plus various monthly or seasonal activities.

How are we governed? [Back to Top]

We are governed by our Constitution and By-Laws through three groups of officers:
  • Elders - the executive body of FBC for ministry and spiritual care.
  • Deacons - supervising physical care for our fellowship and others.
  • Trustees - managing our building and tangible property.

How does one join FBC? [Back to Top]

At FBC there are visitors, Regular Attenders, and Family. Regular Attenders and Family comprise the Fellowship. All are welcome.

"Family" are those who have made a personal commitment to FBC as their "home church" by completing three required steps:

  1. Attend the "An Introduction to FBC" class, which is offered several times each year.
  2. Sign a copy of the Covenant of Fellowship.
  3. Share your personal testimony with one of the couples who are designated to hear it. The introduction class sets expectations and provides an example from the apostle Paul.

Officers, staff, teachers, ministry leaders, and those regularly participating in leading public worship must be Family. Most other volunteers may be Regular Attenders or Family.

Please review our Family Brochure.

Who are our staff? [Back to Top]

Please browse the descriptions and pictures of our pastors and our office staff. Not listed are our many hard-working Ministry Heads and other volunteer leaders, without whom FBC could not function.

What is our history? [Back to Top]

We began in 1962. Please consult the brief overview of our history.

How does FBC protect children? [Back to Top]

Please review FBC's Child Safety Policy that applies to the Nursery, Children's programs, Junior-Senior High ministry, and our Special Needs activities. The Policy is administered by our Child Safety Policy Team.

How is FBC financed? [Back to Top]

Sources

Our Constitution states, "The work of the church is dependent upon the prayers, personal services and voluntary gifts of the Lord's people."

FBC welcomes financial support from the Fellowship and others, as the Lord directs and provides. We furnish generic contribution envelopes in the pews to allow donors to identify themselves and the intent of their gift. We also welcome gifts of securities (consult the Church Office). FBC provides receipts for gifts that may be tax-deductible.

Budgets

The Board of Elders approves a detailed local ministry and operating budget (General Fund) and a detailed missions budget (Missions Fund) for each calendar year. Special funds, such as Benevolence, are also provided. All of these are tracked and reported monthly, and audited annually. Planning for each calendar year begins in October and concludes by January. These budgets, for a given calendar year, are published formally at our annual meeting in February.

Solicitations

We do not regularly solicit funds from the Fellowship, set giving goals, or record individual giving (except by the Financial Recording Secretary, who prepares confidential official tax receipts). We do promote missions and other ministry opportunities at appropriate times of the year.