Community, Compassion, Service
We have heard Jesus say, “Come to me all you who are weak and burdened, struggling with life’s demands, and I will give you rest.” Jesus transforms us from ‘strugglers’ on life’s journey to ‘difference makers’ for God’s glory as we follow him into Community, Compassion, and Service!
Community + Compassion + Service
Jesus calls us to live life together – that’s what community means, ‘with unity.’ Small Group Bible Studies connect us so that we are not trying to live life on our own! Worship is our signature way of uniting our hearts and lives in obedience to God as we commit ourselves to his Kingdom work.
Jesus calls us to love our neighbors. Paul underlined this teaching for the early church saying, ‘The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.’ Our hearts break when our neighbors hurt and grieve or struggle with sin. We look to share God’s love with them by missional living ‘here’ and ‘there.’
Even as Jesus came not to be served but to serve, so each First Baptist Church member finds a place to give themselves in service to the Lord and our neighbors. Visit our Ministries page to learn more.
Local Missions include cooperation with the Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association (GCCBA) in the Feed the Hungry Body and Soul Soup Kitchen Fridays, Baptist Counseling Center Tuesdays/Thursdays, Jail Ministry Sunday rotation, and October’s Greatest Treat Festival. We also offer free English as Second Language classes on Mondays, partner with the NE Shelby ministries of CBF missionary Cecelia Beck, as well as partner with the Men’s and Women’s shelters of the Cleveland County Rescue Mission and the Abuse Prevention Council among others!
International and North American Missions include cooperative giving and going with the North Carolina State Baptist Convention, the Southern Baptist Convention, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
International mission trips since 2001 to Mexico, Germany, Trinidad, Canada, Nicaragua, Cuba, Belize, Malawi, Macedonia, and Brazil.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-1, NIV
“To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae:” 1:2, NIV Each church is to be “holy” (set apart as servants of Jesus), “faithful” (to the direction of Jesus), “called out” of the world and into Jesus’ Lordship!
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” 1 Peter 2:9-10, NIV
“When you are going (OR As you go) make disciples of all peoples.” Matt. 28:19, TTV
“…make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matt. 28:19-20, NIV
“Jesus said, ‘I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.’ John 16:12, NIV
“We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:20
Dr. Hankins came to serve with us in November 2020 having served the previous four years as College & Young Adult Pastor at First Baptist Church, Orlando, FL. Dr. Hankins earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, the Master of Divinity degree from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and the Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University. We are thankful that he and his wife, Natalie, and their children, have come to join the ministry of FBC as we reach Cleveland County for Jesus.
Carol Ann has served our church since 1998. She is an MDiv graduate of the School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University and is committed to walking with young people to introduce them to Jesus.
Missy has been serving our church since January 2016 and is sharing with us a wealth of children and family ministry experience coupled with a great passion for sharing Jesus with children in ways they can understand and come to know him.
Tony has served our church since 1998 coming to us as a missionary with the International Mission Board and serving as Minister of Education and Missions from 1998-2000. From November of 2000 through September 2018, he has served as our Pastor. Beginning on October 1, Tony begins a new ministry role in the life of our church.
Emily has served our church as Pianist since 1993. During these current days as we search for a full-time Worship Arts Pastor, Emily is also serving to coordinate musicians and worship leaders as our church gathers before the Father to worship.
Sunday Service Times
9:30 a.m.– Morning Worship in the Sanctuary
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages
Wednesday Schedule
5:30 p.m. – Fellowship Supper
6:00 p.m. – Children and Youth Ministries
6:15 p.m. – Prayer Time and Sanctuary Handbells
7:15 p.m. – Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Address
120 N Lafayette St
Shelby, NC 28150
Contact
Phone: 704-482-3467
Fax: 704-482-1137
operations@fbcshelby.org