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ABOUT GOD FIRST CHRISTIAN CENTER

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OUR JOURNEY

God First Christian Center is a Non-denominational church that believes in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and salvation through accepting Him as your Lord and Savior. Our church has been on a journey to spread the love of Christ and share the message of hope with the community. We are dedicated to making a positive impact and helping individuals grow in faith.

OUR PURPOSE

God First Christian Center calling is to train men and women of every race, creed and color in the successful application of God's Word. To establish a family of believers, who by the knowledge of God's Word, the leading of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, to successfully impact the World for Jesus Christ through worship, ministry, evangelism, fellowship and discipleship. 

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OUR VISION

  • To win souls to Christ and be a church home for all people of every race, economic status or nationality.

  • Build an edifice to suffice the ministry needs and vision.

  • Equip the members for the work of ministry.

  • Open a Community Outreach Center: To provide for community needs.

  • Open Nurture Houses for men and women

  • Provide a forum for substance abuse deliverance

  • Start and expand our Ministries to the Youth and Young Adults

  • Provide Relationship ministry to couples

  • Open a Care facility and housing for our senior citizens.

  • Equip the members to live the Abundant life in Christ Jesus.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

  • We believe: The Bible is the inspired Word of God.

  • All have sinned and come short of the glory of God and are in need of salvation.

  • Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men.

  • We believe in Water Baptism and the observance of the Lord's Supper.        

  • That the infilling of the Holy Spirit is an experience subsequent to salvation, and that it is the will of God that all be filled.

  • The gifts of the Spirit are available to believers today.

  • Healing is provided in the redemptive work of Christ and is available to every believer.

  • The prosperity of the saints.

  • There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust.

  • In the personal, visible, imminent return of Jesus Christ

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

To glorify God by putting Him first in all things—our worship, our relationships, and our service. We are committed to living out the teachings of Jesus Christ, cultivating a community of love, grace, and truth, and equipping believers to walk boldly in faith, serve others with compassion, and share the Gospel with the world.

Founders

The founders of God First Christian Center include Douglas Ross and Gwendolyn Ross, who serve as Pastors and Executive Officers for the ministry. The church was founded under the name of Glory to God Fellowship in 1998. The name was change to God First Christian Center in 2017. GFCC emphasizes a non-denominational approach and aims to serve the community through various ministries and outreach efforts.

 The founding members of Glory to God Fellowship include: Douglas Ross, Gwendolyn Ross, Dorothy Bolling, Keith Ross, Shawn Ross, J.R. Ross, Geraldine Ross, Teresa Ross, Dewight Robinson, Earl Washington, Tony Tanner, associate member—Karen Kinnebrew, Marcella Campers, and Monica Walton.

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