Posts with the category “tell-the-story”

After serving as Lead Campus Minister for 26 years, Mike Luzadder will be stepping away at the end of this school year....  Read More

What an incredible Easter weekend we shared together at First Christian Church!...  Read More

For Alex, the journey at First Christian Church has not only been about growing as an individual but also about making a meaningful impact within his church community. Each time he serves, he strives ...  Read More

Charlene Stanton is so thankful for the desperation God allowed in her life as He used it to lead her to where she is now....  Read More

It was no surprise that when a ministry need recently emerged at FCC, Brandon stepped to the plate. Near the end of March, a group of 56 sophomore students from Boca Raton, Florida came up to Longview...  Read More

Through his example, Chuck leaves an enduring legacy that challenges us all to follow Christ by leading with humility, warmth, and wisdom, serving others with our gifts, and living out our faith in fr...  Read More

Every year FCC 180 Student Ministry holds a night of worship. This special evening is designed with a purposeful emphasis on scripture reading, prayer, singing, and scripture-based self-reflection sta...  Read More

Mar Brzuchalski is the leader for the 11th grade boys small group. But he is often seen in a variety of other capacities as well including: Kids Min, re:gen, and life groups. He has even been spotted ...  Read More

Team Code Maxim #2 says, “We ‘praypare’ as if souls are at stake, the Word does the work, excellence matters, and feedback helps.” Team Ball #2 was awarded to Jonathan Bowlin. While only a high school...  Read More

Team Code Maxim #1 says, “We enjoy the fellowship of mutual surrender to the mission.” This basically means, a person who loves and serves because they love God, and this year’s ball went to Bill Rich...  Read More

Last Sunday, over 250 people gathered at the Afton Campus to celebrate faithful service. Team Bash has become one of our favorite "all-campuses together" events....  Read More

From Mark LiebertPeople have been asking me about my mission trip to Colombia in January. Sometimes it’s hard to put an experience into a few words, but not this time. My response has consistently bee...  Read More

First Christian Church brought 35 of the nearly 15,000 people in attendance at CrossCon 25....  Read More

It’s Not All About the Grown-ups!Monday nights at Regeneration are about recovery, discipleship, and life transformation. However, these evenings are not just for adults! There is a place for our kids...  Read More

Instead of seeing youth as a time for goofing around as they did when they first joined in the fall of 2022, this group of young men began to see it as a time for growth. Together they focused on the ...  Read More

If you’re looking for deeper relationships, spiritual growth, and a place to belong, Life Groups are the perfect next step. Engage in worship, serve on a team, and connect in a small group. These thre...  Read More

At FCC, we often say that “You don’t stumble upon great Christian community; you create it.” In other words, finding connection and care doesn’t happen automatically. It requires intentionality and pe...  Read More

If there's one word to describe Dave and Julie Sponholtz's marriage, it would be tenacity. They are a couple that no matter what hits them, they just won't quit pursuing a healthy marriage....  Read More

A few years ago, God had allowed me to witness the generosity of a loved one who spent her last year on earth giving away Bibles and sharing the Good News of Jesus with anyone who would stand still. T...  Read More

At FCC, we strive to live out the love and care of Christ in tangible ways. One beautiful expression of this is through our weekly Sunday evening prayer texts. Every Sunday at 5p, a verse of encourage...  Read More

God revealed to Valerie that she could have peace and that people could love her without strings attached. “He showed me that I can forgive the unforgivable and the world won't stop spinning. He showe...  Read More

Jennifer Tipton has been attending FCC since 1978. She recalls her mother bringing her when she was a baby and that her first job helping was in the high school groups a couple of Sundays a month when...  Read More

Each Sunday, Bonita and her husband Bill help prepare for Sunday service by making sure the Volunteer Headquarters (VHQ) is stocked and ready with snacks and coffee for those who serve...  Read More

“I am looking forward to engaging more with our kids in the service. I love singing with my kids, watching them memorize the words and belt them out, unashamed. I like the idea of a blended worship se...  Read More

By Wendi Kitsteiner The first time I met Aliceson Bales was ten years ago when our boys took tennis lessons together with a homeschool group. We had just moved to Greene County and didn’t know anyone....  Read More

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus – let’s continue to meet the needs of our community together!...  Read More

“Thank God for giving us continued strength and for always supplying our every need.”...  Read More

Where do you begin when this largest natural disaster any of us have ever witnessed rolls through your community?You begin with serving one house at a time.For Many FCC’ers, the days immediately follo...  Read More

God doesn’t need anyone to do something huge He simply needs you to do the little piece of the pie that he is asking YOU to do....  Read More

Recently, First Christian Church participated in a fundraiser for the Hope Center’s “Baby Bottle Campaign.” Baby bottles were available at all three campuses. Attendees could take home a bottle and fi...  Read More

Jonathan and Greta Lewis benefited from Merge in the fall of 2023 before getting married this past spring. “Greta and I really enjoyed the small group approach to premarital counseling as it allowed f...  Read More

Every Year at Team Bash, we award “Team Balls” to some examples of FCC’ers who embody our Team Code. At our recent Team Bash, we awarded one of these balls to Harry and Debbie Hayes. ...  Read More

Team Ball #4 went to Cindy Garstkiewicz and her mother, Marlene Evans. This duo has faithfully served Kids for over 11 years. Not just that, but they are an integral part of serving at multiple events...  Read More

Our decision to participate in the class not only helped with our Financial Peace; it has also brought a new depth to our communication and teamwork in our marriage. My only regret is that we didn't d...  Read More

The Bentleys are just one of many missionary families that FCC helps support. Your financial support directly impacts this family as they strive to reach college students for Jesus!...  Read More

Life Groups are, of course, about PRAYER and the WORD OF GOD. But the third (and incredibly vital) part of every Life Group is RELATIONSHIP. Each Life Group spends a minimum of 30 minutes around the t...  Read More

We were able to make this week of camp available to anyone due to the generosity of many FCCers, who financially contributed, ensuring that everyone had the opportunity to attend. A big, huge thank yo...  Read More

For the last decade (or so), FCC has centered its message around the 7 Habits. Connect in a Small Group is Habit 3, and we see it as crucial for building healthy long-term relationships with other bel...  Read More

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