FOC - Our History

/files/Images/crosses.jpg The Fellowship of Christians has its roots in the "Jesus Movement" of the early 70s on the Arkansas Tech University campus. It all started when a group of newly-saved and Spirit-filled students began to meet together for prayer, teaching and regular daily devotionals. They met wherever they could - dorms, outside under trees and an empty room above an old gymnasium dubbed the "Upper Room." Zeal for evangelism was very strong and many people came to the Lord.

God imparted specific mission from the very beginning. We were taught that believers are living stones that are being built together into a house for God to dwell in by His Spirit (Eph. 2:21-22, I Peter 2:5). We learned that the reason a Christian exists is to build up Christ's church through evangelism and caring deeply for those who are being saved. We saw a standard for a lifestyle that reflected the life of the early church in Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-35. Our meetings began to focus on giving testimonies and worshipping Jesus in Spirit, soul and body. Since He inhabits the praises of His people, the more we pressed into worship, the more He manifested his presence among us.

Over a two or three-year period, we continued to grow in number. God began to speak to us about a deeper commitment, both to each other and to those outside God's kingdom. We saw a need for leadership and God began to call leaders from within the ranks of this young group. Our church structure today reflects the original mission the Lord gave us in those formative years.

FOC - Our Mission

Fellowship of Christians is an evangelical community established upon the Word of God that seeks to be led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We are called to serve God through a lifestyle of worship and to extend his love and grace in culturally relevant ways.

FOC - Our Vision Statement

Acknowledging our mission, and having sought God together for our future, between now and 2010, Fellowship of Christians will actively work to accomplish…

  • Diversity of Membership and Ministry
    We will seek to become a church that welcomes, includes, and encourages all people, generations, and nations who seek Jesus Christ. We desire to develop, empower, and release all members in their gifts and ministries, recognizing their relevance to all facets of society.
  • Christian Maturity
    We seek to become spiritually mature believers who exhibit Christ-like character in all areas of life in accordance with the scriptures and the Holy Spirit. We desire that every believer be mentored and discipled to their full potential in Christ.
  • The Community and Beyond
    We will be a church that positively impacts the people of our community, our region, and our world for Jesus Christ. We will accomplish this by exhibiting the Good News of Jesus Christ in culturally relevant ways that meet a diversity of human needs.

Recognizing that unity among believers is precious to God, we will network with others in the Body of Christ who share similar vision.