The mission of the Downtown church is to "Search for the lost, Bring Back the Strays, Bind up the Injured, and Strengthen the Weak." Ezekiel 34:16

The vision of our Shepherds for our church: (Full Vision 2010 in PDF format)

We will be a church that is outwardly focused at its spiritual core.

We will be recognized in the community as a place where all are welcome, regardless of one’s spiritual, emotional or physical needs.

We will be a church united in purpose and goals.

We will have spiritually healthy relationships.

We will have healthy ministry systems.

We will steward our resources to carry out the goals of the mission statement.

See the full list of Upcoming Sermons.

Listen to recent sermons. NEW!!!

South Parking lot renovation in final stages!

• Estimated completion for south parking lot: August 24, 2008.
• This lot will be closed on weekdays from August 11-22. Use north lot and FLC entrance to building.
• Lot will be usable on Sunday, August 17th, though still under construction.

See our facilities update page for more information and pictures.

• MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers
• Fall Family Series and meals beginning Sept 3
• Dynamic Marriage class
• White County man inducted into Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame
• "Where does the money go?"
• FLC expansion update

Click on the above headlines for more info. See this week's Happenings bulletin for all announcements and the Church Calendar for all events!

Celebrate Recovery!- Celebrating God's healing power in our lives. For anyone who struggles with hurts of any kind and/or unhealthy and destructive habits or hang-ups. See Celebrate Recovery at Downtown for more information.

Small Groups - See our Small Group ministry page

Help for Marriages - Our Shepherds are committed to strengthening marriages and preventing divorce:

• Shepherd statement on Marriage/Divorce
• Classes and seminars we offer or recommend
• Family Dynamics website