Our Operating Principles
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What We Believe
“The Apostles’ Creed”, the full version of Reinhold Niebuhr’s “Serenity Prayer”, and John Wesley’s “Covenant Prayer” are the best indicators of what you can expect as normative beliefs at Faith Community Church.
New Visitor?
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here.
We want you to know that when you come to our church that you are with friends. Even if you have not been to church for a long time, you should know that we are not going to do anything to make you feel out of place. If you choose us as a church home, we will do everything we can to help you get connected and to support your family. We believe that strong Christian families are the key to changing our world!
What you will find at our church:
- Opportunities for both contemporary and traditional worship
- People who want to help you find your way around
- In-person and Online worship opportunities
- Biblical messages that are relevant to everyday life
- Children, youth, and young adults who love being part of our church
- Fellowship time
- FaithGroups that meet (virtually and/or online or in-person) throughout the week to help you grow in your faith
- Community Builder service opportunities
FAQ
Do I need part of a denomination to attend?
Absolutely not! Our congregation is made up of people from a variety of traditions. The reason people attend our Faith Community Church is because they find a loving, Christ-centered church family with sound Biblical teaching.
How would you describe Pastor Stan?
Pastor Stan and Regina have been married for 40 years. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren. Pastor Stan is passionate about his family and loves spending time with them. He is outgoing, energetic, creative, and practical in his preaching. Every Saturday and Sunday he connects Biblical teaching to everyday life. He has a love for running, his dogs, collecting records, spending time with his 2 grandchildren, and makes way too many references to his home state of North Dakota.
How would you describe Faith Community Church?
We are a growing congregation with a variety of worship styles, passionate spirituality, a Christ-centered Biblical teaching ministry, a growing number of FaithGroups where people of all ages can connect, and community outreach opportunities so that everyone has an invitation to serve.
What is the worship like?
We have three in-person worship services. Our traditional service is held on Saturdays at 4:30pm. The traditional service will be recorded and posted on Sundays on Youtube. Our contemporary service is held on Sundays at 10:00 am. The 10:00 am service is also live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Pastor Stan Cushing, along with the pastoral staff, delivers an insightful Biblical message each week to help us grow in our faith. We offer Sunday school classes for kids in grades K-12, and Childcare for young children.
What is the role of an Elder and the Elder Board?
According to the New Testament, elders are responsible for the primary leadership and oversight of a church.
Elders:
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- Lead the church [1 Tim 5:17; Titus 1:7; 1 Peter 5:1–2]
- Teach and preach the Word [1 Timothy 3:2; 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:9]
- Protect the church [Acts 20:17, 28–31]
- Exhort and admonish the members in sound doctrine [1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Timothy 3:13–17; Titus 1:9]
- Visit the sick and pray [James 5:14; Acts 6:4]
- Meet to prayerfully consider the direction God wants for the church [Acts 15:6]
- Summary: Elders shepherd, oversee, lead, and care for the local church