Repent
To repent is to turn around: stop going your own way, admit your sin to God, and turn toward Him. It’s a change of mind that becomes a change of life.
FIRM Christian Ministries
The Church is a Body, not organized religion.
The Church is alive. It moves and it cares. Are you part of it? If you are, you’ll know it. Just like a member of a body, you’ll feel it.
FIRM is active in the USA, Colombia, Ecuador, and Nigeria. The Church is everywhere.
I am exploring Christianity
It starts with repentance.
You don’t need a church background to begin. You need Jesus. He’s the foundation (1 Corinthians 3:11). Here’s what following Jesus actually means, in plain words. No pressure. Take it one step at a time.
Believe in God
You must believe that God raised Jesus from the Dead. What He did in Jesus, He wants to replicate in you. We believe that God is love, and that He wants what’s best for us.
The Cross
At Calvary, Jesus paid for our sins with His blood. He gave His life to purchase us. Those who look to the Cross by faith have found the path back to God, the Father.
Baptism in water and Spirit
If you fully identify with Jesus through water baptism, God will forgive all your sins. Jesus died for you, but you must die with Him. Buried in baptism, you rise up a new person with the power of the Holy Spirit.
The beatitude attitude
You see things from a Kingdom perspective, able to rejoice even when things go wrong (Matthew 5). Jesus becomes your food and drink. Love becomes your law. You get more and more of the Spirit.
Then keep growing
Faith grows step by step. We walk with you through four stages: F-I-R-M.
I already have a church
This might not be what they taught you, but it’s the original plan.
The Church is not a denomination, nor is it non-denominational. It’s cross-denominational. Some of us have firm Foundations (Hebrews 6:1–2) and others have weak ones (Romans 15:20).
You can live free.
The New Covenant is simple: follow the Spirit, love, and keep a clear conscience. No other rules.
You must know God
The One God is the Father. The One Lord is Jesus Christ, and the One Spirit is the Holy Spirit. If you know that, you can understand the Trinity (Ephesians 4:4–6).
Kingdom Citizenship
Our Hope is the return of Jesus to rule on the Earth in the Kingdom of God. We plan on persevering until he appears.
Baptism in water and the Spirit
You must be baptized in water and the Holy Spirit to be saved from sin and condemnation. Don’t settle for anything less.
Acts 2:42 is our model
If we persevere in the doctrine of the Apostles, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer, we’ve done what’s needed. It’s the pattern for the Church (Acts 2:42).
Three symbols. One hidden message. Ask us what it is.
What do loaves and fish have to do with us?
The two times Jesus multiplied the loaves and fish Matthew 14:19–21 · Matthew 15:34–38
What did David leave Solomon?
The materials David prepared and the plans he gave Solomon for the Temple 1 Chronicles 22 · 1 Chronicles 28:11–19 · 1 Chronicles 29:2
Cross-denominational
We’re an integral part of the One Body, the Church, wherever we are. People ask what we are, and we say Christians.
We are completely free in the Spirit. We’ll accept an invitation to any congregation, and we are free to minister in any congregation, because we serve One Lord, Jesus.
We’re open to association, fellowship, and conversation. If you want to talk, we want to listen.
What we like about your church
- Pentecostal: the use of the gifts
- Restorationist: in essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty
- Baptist: love and Bible study
- Catholic: keeping the ancient traditions
Ask us what we like about yours!
Two gentle challenges
Know a pastor who preaches the Seven Fundamentals?
If you find a pastor who preaches the Seven Fundamentals (Hebrews 6:1–2), please introduce him or her to us. You can even look for one online. Check their “statement of faith.” Ours is the Fundamentals, the “doctrine of the Apostles” (Acts 2:42).
Introduce a pastorKnow a pastor who teaches the Seven Realities?
If you find a pastor who teaches the Seven Realities (Ephesians 4:4–6), we want to know them. Please introduce us as soon as you can. We can work with them. It’s the basis of our unity with other congregations.
Introduce a pastor“So then, brethren, stand FIRM and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.”
2 Thessalonians 2:15 · NASB
Important questions
Some important questions.
Who is the One God?
The Father. There is one God and Father of all, with one Lord, Jesus Christ, and one Spirit (Ephesians 4:4–6). How they work together →
What is needed for salvation?
Five things:
- Repentance
- Faith
- Baptism in water
- Baptism in the Holy Spirit
- Perseverance
What happens after you die?
Scripture answers it, and the answer is full of hope. We study it in person with people in the Integration stage.
When will Jesus bring us to Heaven?
Scripture calls it the Last Trumpet, and Revelation lays the events out in order. It’s good news. We study it together with people in Integration. Are you ready for Jesus to come back?
The FIRM path
We help you grow, all the way to your calling.
Four stages take you from first steps to your ministry. Every believer receives at least one gift from the Holy Spirit, and a gift used faithfully becomes a ministry. That’s why “Ministries” is plural in our name.
Fundamentals
The Foundations of the Apostles: repentance, faith, baptism, and the rest of the doctrine of the Apostles.
Integration
Fellowship and communion with the Body, using your gifts, and growing in homes.
Realities
Spiritual young adulthood: knowing the Seven Realities and defending unity with love.
Ministries
Spiritual adulthood: plugged into a ministry that fits your gift.
Join the work
Ministries you can be part of.
Vía Evangelística
A path for the Gospel through the Andes.
FIRM Nigeria
Pastors rise up and the Church expands.
New River Valley Vision
Plant congregations with us in Virginia.
Thrift Shop
Online and live
College Chaplaincy
Virginia Tech, Radford, NRCC
Receiving Christ
What does this really mean? How can you participate?
Ministry of Prophecy
Hear and share divine revelations.
Digital Presence
Website, Videos, Posts, and more
Visit
We’d love to meet you.
We meet in homes, like the first Church did. Write to us with your questions. We’d love to meet you.
Locations
Pearisburg, Radford, and Blacksburg (USA)
Bogotá (Colombia) · Guayaquil (Ecuador)
Bwari and Keffi (Nigeria)
Homes
Our ministry is based in the home.
Why homes →