What to Expect
At FBC Vernon, we intentionally make disciples.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to explore who we are and what we are all about.
At FBC Vernon, we live on mission. Our mission is central to every program, event, and service. That mission is to love God, and love People. We strive for passionate worship that connects people to God. We cultivate a genuine community of believers through small-group discipleship. We believe that every person is called to serve the Lord, so we provide opportunities for people to connect to ministry. Our desire is to be strategic in sharing the Gospel through relational evangelism.
When you attend one of our services, we hope you will feel loved by our people, and experience the presence of God. We offer a blended worship service with a praise team, and expository preaching through God's Word. While we have absolute reverence to God's Word, we provide a laid-back atmosphere.
As you visit with us by way of our website, you will learn about our ministries and programs. This website can only provide a glimpse of FBC Vernon. Now that you have visited us from a distance, we hope that you will choose to come visit us in person. You’ll meet some of the most hospitable people you have ever known. We’d love to meet you and get to know you!
At FBC Vernon, we live on mission. Our mission is central to every program, event, and service. That mission is to love God, and love People. We strive for passionate worship that connects people to God. We cultivate a genuine community of believers through small-group discipleship. We believe that every person is called to serve the Lord, so we provide opportunities for people to connect to ministry. Our desire is to be strategic in sharing the Gospel through relational evangelism.
When you attend one of our services, we hope you will feel loved by our people, and experience the presence of God. We offer a blended worship service with a praise team, and expository preaching through God's Word. While we have absolute reverence to God's Word, we provide a laid-back atmosphere.
As you visit with us by way of our website, you will learn about our ministries and programs. This website can only provide a glimpse of FBC Vernon. Now that you have visited us from a distance, we hope that you will choose to come visit us in person. You’ll meet some of the most hospitable people you have ever known. We’d love to meet you and get to know you!
FAQs
WHAT TIME ARE SERVICES ON SUNDAY MORNING AND HOW LONG DO THEY TYPICALLY LAST?
We have one Sunday Morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. We offer nursery and special worship opportunities for younger children.
Our services typically last an hour and fifteen minutes.
Our services typically last an hour and fifteen minutes.
When are all Service Times?
Sunday Services:
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Services:
We have small groups for all ages @ 6:30 pm
Connect Kids, Youth, College, Adult Discipleship Groups
Small Groups:
We have various small groups that meet throughout the week.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Services:
We have small groups for all ages @ 6:30 pm
Connect Kids, Youth, College, Adult Discipleship Groups
Small Groups:
We have various small groups that meet throughout the week.
What should I wear?
Whatever you would like, all are welcome and all outfits are welcome! We hope you’ll join us wearing whatever enables you to be comfortable and worship God with us.
Do you offer programs for Children?
Sunday Programs:
Wednesday Programs: (6:30-7:30 pm)
Our Wednesday night children's program is called Connect Kids
Special events are planned throughout the year– Vacation Bible School, Camps, Fun Days, just to name a few.
Our infant and toddler rooms are conveniently located near the sanctuary and provide a clean, safe environment for your baby or toddler as they are cared for by loving and nurturing caregivers.
ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE BACKGROUND CHECKS
- We offer Sunday School for children and adults beginning at 9:30 a.m.
- We provide classes for children from birth to youth.
- During our worship services, we offer three classes for children.
- Nursery (Birth- 18 months)
- Toddler Children's Church (18 months to 3 years old)
- School Age Children's Church (4-years-old to 8-years-old)
- All children participate during worship and leave before the sermon for an age-appropriate message.
- We provide a private and comfortable mother's room next to our sanctuary.
Wednesday Programs: (6:30-7:30 pm)
Our Wednesday night children's program is called Connect Kids
- Atmosphere: Connect Kids offers a place where children of all ages can discover and develop a passion for God. Through worship, teaching, and a variety of fun activities, children are exposed to God’s Word and challenged to grow in their relationship with God.
- Commitment: Connect Kids is dedicated to partnering with parents to lead children to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Through age-specific lessons, activities, and small groups, your children—birth-6th grade—learn biblical truths and real-life application.
- Goal: Connect Kid’s vision is to lead children into an intimate, dynamic, and powerful relationship with Jesus in order to fulfill the Great Commission of bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to a lost and hurting world.
Special events are planned throughout the year– Vacation Bible School, Camps, Fun Days, just to name a few.
Our infant and toddler rooms are conveniently located near the sanctuary and provide a clean, safe environment for your baby or toddler as they are cared for by loving and nurturing caregivers.
ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE BACKGROUND CHECKS
Do you offer programs for Children with special needs?
Yes, we have an Associate Children's Director who provides focused lessons and care for toddlers and children with special needs.
What is FBC Vernon?
We are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Click on the link to learn about Our Beliefs.
How do I become a Member?
We welcome as members any person who professes faith in Jesus Christ and desires to be a member of our congregation. New believers are baptized by immersion.
If you are a member of another Christian congregation, you can join our church by statement of faith and a transfer of membership from another church. If you have never been baptized, you can become part of our congregation on profession of faith and baptism.
The first step is to have a conversation with one of our ministers. Then, to attend our new members class. We would be glad to have a conversation with you about your faith journey and your desire to be part of the congregation of First Baptist Church.
If you are a member of another Christian congregation, you can join our church by statement of faith and a transfer of membership from another church. If you have never been baptized, you can become part of our congregation on profession of faith and baptism.
The first step is to have a conversation with one of our ministers. Then, to attend our new members class. We would be glad to have a conversation with you about your faith journey and your desire to be part of the congregation of First Baptist Church.