Posts with the category “tell-the-story”

Through God’s grace and kindness, early marital struggles had largely been overcome and we were getting along pretty well. But a deeper look revealed that we had settled for a marriage that was more l...  Read More

Through serving, Tessa said that she is learning to rely on God's power because He is the only sufficient one. She was inspired to serve by those who shared that they saw God-given gifts in her and gu...  Read More

The Pillar Retreat was incredible with over 40 young adults gathered for a meaningful and fun-packed time....  Read More

In sports, when someone hits some sort of career milestone or they have a particularly amazing game, the team will often award them a game ball. Years ago, we decided that even though we aren’t an ath...  Read More

FCC's Team Code Maxim Two states: We "praypare" as if souls are at stake, the Word does the work, excellence matters, and feedback helps. Catalyst Coffee Company has taken this maxim to heart as they ...  Read More

For 32 years, our missionary has been serving in his home country where he has been involved in preaching/teaching, worship/music training, and discipleship/training among five churches throughout the...  Read More

On Sunday, Jun 3, around 230 volunteers gathered at Chuckey Doak High School for our annual Team Bash. This event is special, ...  Read More

Early Childhood ministry is so much more than babysitting. Yes, we play games and have fun, but by the time a preschooler “graduates” into the elementary class, they have been instilled with a basic u...  Read More

Throughout the year, many opportunities arise for outreach in Greene County. Many of these opportunities arise from a direct effort on our part to help support and stand alongside the schools that are...  Read More

NCICII (New Creations in Christ) is a Christian discipleship program for men located here in Greeneville. It is a residential program which provides men who have experienced various life crisis the op...  Read More

The admin ladies who volunteer their time throughout the week at First Christian Church embody the spirit of servant leadership. They remind everyone that even the small things can make a big impact f...  Read More

Bryan and Sherry's meaningful connections with their Small Groups are making a difference in these students' lives, and they are becoming trusted mentors....  Read More

Jim and Laurie Barnes serve in the Czech Republic with Open Door Libraries, an evangelical outreach that seeks to use libraries and community spaces to spread the Gospel. ...  Read More

God used re:gen to show me Himself in ways I had never seen Him before. And I understood, probably for the first time, how much God really is concerned about every aspect of my life. He wants to be my...  Read More

The day of the sale was a testament to the hard work and unity of these students. These students are so thankful for the overwhelming support of our church Thanks to your generosity, the bake sale was...  Read More

The Schubert's (and so many other's) every day boring faithfulness allowed parents to fully immerse themselves in the worship and celebration of Christ's resurrection for us. Even though these volunte...  Read More

Living in unity with each other is actually a way to show the world the spiritual truth that we are all God's children and in the same family....  Read More

Despite the challenges, an FCC Missionary remains steadfast in his mission, and we are excited to share some of the remarkable progress God is making in this part of the world. ...  Read More

For nine days this past January, a team of FCC members and Longview LIVE BOLD Interns brought the hope of the gospel to people in Colombia....  Read More

The 2024 Men's Retreat at Longview Ranch was nothing short of a blessing. It was so good to get away with my two oldest sons and be challenged by God's Word, eat good food, and enjoy some pretty cool ...  Read More

It has become clear that this multi-site campus thing works because people are willing to respond to the call to action to pursue the mission of FCC: Helping People Find and Follow Jesus....  Read More

On Friday evening, February 9th, FCC 180 held a Valentine Barn Dance at Greenwood Oaks. “When we bought Greenwood Oaks our family dedicated it to the Lord,” Meredith Shrader remarked. “We acknowledge...  Read More

Joining these life groups has been absolutely incredible. However, this also made me realize that for the first time outside of school, I actually have a community....  Read More

We did it! After 20 weeks, we finished the first section of the New City Catechism Curriculum (NCC). We all know what we were taught every Sunday during this series. But what about our kids?Well, they...  Read More

The richness of being in a Life Group happens in between the weekly gatherings....  Read More

Deciding who to marry is one of the most important decisions in life and one that should be made in light of God's Word and with the counsel of godly community...  Read More

Around 30 people from FCC and Longview joined 11,000 other young adults to learn more about our mission for the world at the Cross Conference in Louisville, KY. ...  Read More

In re|engage, we believe that taking to heart Christ’s command in John 13:34, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” l...  Read More

In the world of Students, the 180 Student Team has implemented a lead small, gender and grade-specific small group strategy focused on longevity and relational discipleship. This approach has witnesse...  Read More

H7 Story – “Joyfully Pursuing Generosity” Editor’s Note: To piggyback from last week’s sermon, “H5: Pursue Generosity Because the Work is Great, For it is Not for Man but for the Lord” (1 Chronicles 2...  Read More

Recently, a group of FCCers, who attended the annual banquet of The Hope Center Ministries, had the opportunity to witness firsthand the transformative work this local ministry is doing in our communi...  Read More

DNOW focused on "Awakening a Generation to King Jesus." The weekend was filled with worship, community, and a transformative understanding of Jesus as the Lord of all....  Read More

In a world where self-sufficiency and personal fulfillment reign supreme, Kendra Hinkle's story stands out as a powerful testament to the transformative power of God's grace....  Read More

In every community, there are people behind the scenes who diligently contribute to making things better while flying under the radar. We lovingly refer to these individuals as "everyday boring faithf...  Read More

Her genuine enthusiasm for FCC's serving culture and her passion for Gospel-centeredness led Myra to dive headfirst into her role as a Next Steps Helper....  Read More

Josiah and Alina Harris have recently stepped out in faith to pursue God's calling to serve Him wherever He leads them. ...  Read More

What sets the Schubert Life Group apart is not only their longevity but also their commitment to multiply themselves. ...  Read More

Life Groups are the glue that holds FCC together as a church family. When life happens, and you’re facing some of the most difficult times of your life, you need your church family to come alongside y...  Read More

Staff and volunteers alike have been so excited to welcome Michael Schubert to the Kid's Team....  Read More

Whether it’s in Merge, Foundation Group, or re|engage, the Marriage Ministry is structured around the premise that it’s within the context of authentic godly community that God’s Word and God’s Spirit...  Read More