FCBC is a group of
people who care for and encourage one another as we worship God and study
His Word each week. The church is part of the
Associated Gospel Churches of Canada (AGC), a group of about 150 churches across
the country in communities large and small. The mission of the AGC is to glorify God by partnering in obedience to the
Great Commandment
and the
Great Commission.
Our vision is to become a movement of healthy,
reproducing churches.
The Cornerstone of our new building
says: "Built upon...Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 2:20). During the last
year the Lord led our congregation into an ambitious plan to add 9,000 square
feet to our existing building. We now have a facility that can meet the
needs of the growing community around us and we are looking forward to what God
will do as He is building us.
We'd love to have you join us for any
of the
activities taking place on our Events calendarthis week!
We live in days
of uncertainty, but we believe that our lives can be based on the certainties
of the Bible. The Bible is the Word of God, and in its pages God reveals
Himself to us. He has revealed the fact that He knows each one of us and
loves us. He tells us in His Word that He sent His Son, the Lord Jesus
Christ, to die on the Cross for our sins and the sins of the whole world.
Through faith in Jesus Christ anyone can receive the forgiveness of their
sins and the gift of eternal life.
God’s Word also reveals
the certainty that Jesus Christ rose from the dead and is alive today to
help us, and to direct our lives. As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ,
we at Forest City Bible Church are committed to living for Him and sharing
His love with others.
If you have questions about
the Bible, or about who Jesus Christ is, we would be more than happy to
talk with you about the good news God has for this world! Or you can
email
us with your questions.
In 1922, four churches
, which were concerned about the trend towards theological liberalism and
felt the need for fellowship with others who practiced a simple biblical
faith, formed an organization known as the Christian Workers Fellowship
– a name that was earlier chartered by Dr. P.W. Philpott, pastor of the
Gospel Tabernacle in Hamilton, Ontario. However, other groups with contrasting doctrine and practice were using this and similar names, so that a new charter, under the name of Associated Gospel Churches (AGC) , was secured from the Canadian government on March 18, 1925.
The need for a strong evangelical
church association was evident from the number of independent churches
and missions, which joined the AGC in the years that followed. Although
some early AGC churches sent out workers to begin new Sunday schools, a
more aggressive church extension program did not come about until later.
In 1940, a group of western
churches sought affiliation with the AGC and became the basis of what is
now known as the Western Region. Our English ministry registered the Quebec
charter in 1944. With the new openness of the French population in Quebec,
the AGC and the UFM International mission joined hands to begin a French
work in Quebec in 1972.
A major restructuring of
the AGC took place in 1989, to meet the needs of a widespread and diverse
nation, of a changing society, and of a growing group of churches, while
still being true to our commitment to our historic distinctives. These
changes grew out of an explicit statement of Purpose and Objectives contained
in this constitution.
Authority of
Scripture In our worship of God and
ministry to others we uphold the complete authority of God's Word, the
Bible. We are committed to presenting the Bible in a way that will transform
lives.
Discipleship We are dedicated to building
up every believer to his or her full potential, encouraging and holding
one another accountable, so that each person can be a committed follower
of Christ and involved in His ministry.
Worship We hold to the value that
worship is an attitude of the heart towards God that can be expressed in
different ways. We will seek to honour God in our worship. Ultimately true
worship results in a dedication to serve the Lord in all aspects of our
lives.
Evangelism Without Christ mankind is
eternally separated from God and without hope. We are, therefore, committed
to communicating the Good News of Jesus Christ in a relevant way to those
we come in contact with.
Leadership We will choose, support,
and follow the leadership of our church based on the New Testament model
of spiritually gifted persons demonstrating a Christ-like character. In
fulfilling their various roles we expect our leaders to follow Christ's
example of servant leadership.
The Body The strength of this local
body of believers is dependent on what each individual member contributes
to the unity of the whole. Every member shares in the responsibility to
exercise their gifts to care for one another and to minister to others.
Please feel free to read our Doctrinal Statement
in its entirety.
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