AT FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, WE ARE ALL ABOUT
HELPING PEOPLE TAKE THEIR NEXT STEP WITH JESUS.
Whether you have been walking with Jesus for many years, are brand new to the Christian faith, or are still seeking, we believe that everyone has a next step with Jesus. Wherever you find yourself on the journey, our heart as a local church is to help you take your next step with Jesus.
Service Time: Sundays at 10:00am | Location: 1014 152nd St E Tacoma, WA 98445
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our Staff
Interim Pastor
Michael Kirkman
Worship/Youth Pastor
Administrator
Children’s Pastor
Our Elders
Nick Pogreba
Lynn Graciano
John Ellingson
Ryan Campbell
Whether you have been following Christ for a long time or are just starting out on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at Faith Community Church.
At FCC we are committed to impact our community through culturally relevant ministry, while holding to the timeless truths found in the Bible.
Faith Community Church is a part of the Evangelical Free Church of America network of churches, which is an association of autonomous churches united around a common theological conviction.
OUR TEACHING POSITIONS
At Faith Community Church we hold to the following theological convictions:
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We believe in one God, Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Having limitless knowledge and sovereign power, God has graciously purposed from eternity to redeem a people for Himself and to make all things new for His own glory.
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We believe that God has spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, through the words of human authors. As the verbally inspired Word of God, the Bible is without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for salvation, and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. Therefore, it is to be believed in all that it teaches, obeyed in all that it requires, and trusted in all that it promises.
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We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His image, but they sinned when tempted by Satan. In union with Adam, human beings are sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God, and under His wrath. Only through God’s saving work in Jesus Christ can we be rescued, reconciled and renewed.
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We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, one Person in two natures. Jesus—Israel's promised Messiah—was conceived through the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father as our High Priest and Advocate.
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We believe that Jesus Christ, as our representative and substitute, shed His blood on the cross as the perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice for our sins. His atoning death and victorious resurrection constitute the only ground for salvation.
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We believe that the Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of its guilt. He regenerates sinners, and in Him they are baptized into union with Christ and adopted as heirs in the family of God. He also indwells, illuminates, guides, equips and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service.
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We believe that the true church comprises all who have been justified by God's grace through faith alone in Christ alone. They are united by the Holy Spirit in the body of Christ, of which He is the Head. The true church is manifest in local churches, whose membership should be composed only of believers. The Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, which visibly and tangibly express the gospel. Though they are not the means of salvation, when celebrated by the church in genuine faith, these ordinances confirm and nourish the believer
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We believe that God's justifying grace must not be separated from His sanctifying power and purpose. God commands us to love Him supremely and others sacrificially, and to live out our faith with care for one another, compassion toward the poor and justice for the oppressed. With God’s Word, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name, we are to combat the spiritual forces of evil. In obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people, always bearing witness to the gospel in word and deed.
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We believe in the personal, bodily and glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, at a time known only to God, demands constant expectancy and, as our blessed hope, motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial service and energetic mission.
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We believe that God commands everyone everywhere to believe the gospel by turning to Him in repentance and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that God will raise the dead bodily and judge the world, assigning the unbeliever to condemnation and eternal conscious punishment and the believer to eternal blessedness and joy with the Lord in the new heaven and the new earth, to the praise of His glorious grace. Amen.
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In Genesis 1, God created humans both male and female. This reality is unchanging and decided at conception. The Word is clear that there is no biblical basis for a gender identity that departs from biological sex. God created marriage between one man and one woman, and within that covenant is the only place where sex is permitted and encouraged. As with all things that God created as good and pure, these truths have been corrupted and deeply confused within our culture. Our heart is to lovingly walk alongside people in their struggles, while we uphold Biblical truth without compromise. (Gen 1:26-27, Matt 19:4-6, Gen 2:24, 1 Cor 7:1-5, Eph 5:31, Rom 1:24-27, Lev 18, 1 Thess 4:3-8)
OUR VALUES
Jesus Is Our Message - (Jesus People) The Bible is central and the central message of the Bible is that Jesus is the hope of the world! Our message is everything. We are Jesus people, not religious people. Methods will come and go but our commitment to Jesus and the gospel will remain the same.
Passion Is Our Pursuit - (On Fire) Passion defined Jesus. He didn’t hold back but obediently gave everything he had for the sake of others. Likewise, from our life to our worship and service, we want to do it with Holy Spirit energy & obedience. Passion for Jesus. Passion for people. Passion for His church.
Outreach Is Our Priority (Outwardly Focused) Jesus moved Heaven and earth to reach us with his love. His last command becomes our first concern. This means we will do whatever it takes to reach those far away from God.
Faith Is Our Identity (Faith Filled) Without faith it is impossible to please God. We believe that God is honored with big thinking and bold moves that keep us dependent on Him. We are grateful for what God has done in the past but will continue to trust Him for even greater things in the future.
Generosity Is Our Privilege (Irrationally Generous) The heart of God is generous. Generosity is how we should respond to all God has given us. Therefore, we will lead the way by giving more than is required because we are more blessed when we give than when we receive.
The Next Generation Is Our Investment (All In Next Gen) Jesus loves kids! It is our privilege and mandate to empower the next generation for a win. We are committed as a church to invest significant time, energy and resources to see the youngest and most vulnerable raised up to be champions for Jesus!
Growth Is Our Expectation (Intentionally Connected)Everyone has a next step with Jesus! We are continually taking our next step toward spiritual growth and believe that we grow best with the help of others in small groups. The more steps you take the more progress you will make!
Excellence Is Our Spirit (Making things better) God is excellent! We will continually have a spirit of making things better and trying new things.
From the parking lot to the platform every ministry is important and worthy of bringing our best.
Servant Leadership Is Our Calling (Contributors not consumers) Jesus is a servant leader. Likewise, we are called to be more than volunteers. Servant leaders don’t just put in their time and leave but are determined to raise the bar and inspire those who follow. Volunteers do good things but Servant Leaders change the world!
Unity Is Our Responsibility God loves unity. Unity isn’t a given but a duty of every believer to promote & protect. In public, we commit to be raving fans of our church and in private, we commit to work out our differences with only the people involved. Even if we disagree, we agree to disagree agreeably because ultimately people and the reputation of Jesus are at stake.