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
Not a typical church.
Aiming at the original one.
We want to be the Church described in Acts chapter 2. A Virginia church based in Pearisburg, active in the USA, Colombia, Ecuador, and Nigeria. Where are you starting from?
I’m exploring faith
It starts at the cross.
You don’t need a church background to begin. Here’s what following Jesus actually means, in plain words. No pressure. Take it one step at a time.
Believe in Jesus
Believing isn’t just agreeing that Jesus lived. It’s trusting Him with your life, as the Son of God who died for you and rose again.
The cross
Everything centers here. On the cross Jesus paid for our sins with His own blood. That’s where forgiveness comes from, and where a clean conscience begins.
We talk about the cross a lot, because Scripture does.
Baptism in water and Spirit
Jesus’ followers were baptized in water and received the Holy Spirit. We insist on both. They’re part of the new birth, not optional extras.
The beatitude attitude
Jesus taught His followers to rejoice even when things go wrong (Matthew 5). Life with Him isn’t trouble-free. It’s joy that holds up under trouble.
Then keep growing
Faith is a path, not a single moment. We walk with you through four stages: F-I-R-M.
I already have a church
We teach differently, and we say so up front.
FIRM doesn’t build on another man’s foundation (Romans 15:20). We build on God’s Foundations (Hebrews 6:1–2). Why act like a “typical” church? We’re not. We’re aiming at the original one. These five things make us distinct, and we have nothing to be ashamed of.
Live with a clear conscience
The New Covenant is simple: follow the Spirit, love, and keep a clear conscience. No other “rules.”
Know the One God
One God, the Father, with one Lord, Jesus Christ, and one Spirit (Ephesians 4:4–6).
Live for the Kingdom Hope
We live for the Kingdom of God that’s coming, and we want people who’ll endure to the End.
Baptism in water and the Spirit
We insist on both.
Acts 2:42 is our model
The apostles’ doctrine, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. That’s the pattern we follow.
Our guiding revelations
The seven-branched candlestick, and the two times Jesus multiplied the loaves and fish (Matthew 14 and 15).
Cross-denominational, not non-denominational
We’re an integral part of the One Body, the Church, wherever we are, whatever someone’s background. We call ourselves “Christians.”
We cross over freely. We’ll accept an invitation to any denomination or congregation, and a FIRM believer is free to minister in any congregation, because there is One Body.
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 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
A few questions show what we have to share.
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 gives a clear and hopeful answer. We go through it carefully, 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
This is what we do: we help you grow.
We guide each person through four stages, all the way to their vocation, their Ministry. Every believer gets at least one gift from the Holy Spirit, and that gift, used consistently, should become a ministry. That’s why “Ministries” is plural in our name.
Fundamentals
God’s Foundations: repentance, faith, baptism, and 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
Join us in our plans.
Vía Evangelística
Colombia–Ecuador
Nigerian Church
Nigeria
New River Congregation
New River Valley, Virginia
Thrift Shop
Online and live
College outreach
Virginia Tech, Radford, NRCC
10-Town Vision
Ten towns, one vision
Visit
We’d love to meet you.
We meet in homes, like the first Church did. Reach out and we’ll help you find your way, questions and all.
Location
Based in Pearisburg, Virginia
Giles County · New River Valley
Active in the USA, Colombia, Ecuador, and Nigeria
Contact
Homes
Our ministry is based in the home.
Why homes →