Who is First Christian Church?
Who We Are:
First Christian Church began meeting in 1869 in a building off the south corner of Columbus, Kansas' square. In 1871, under the leadership of Elder J. A. Murray, First Christian Church became an official institution and house of worship. The first official church building (pictured here) was established on July 18, 1880.
First Christian is a missional church that seeks to extend God's kingdom by doing the will of the Father on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10).
Mission Statement
First Christian of Columbus is called to bring renewal to our community through the study and living of God’s Word.
Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 40:28-31; Psalm 51:10-13; Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:22-24; and Titus 3:5
Vision Statement
First Christian of Columbus will seek those within our community who are lost and need salvation. We will help break the chains that are holding them down through the firm teaching of Jesus and His sacrifice for us.
Psalm 107:14-16; Isaiah 58:6; Jeremiah 30:8; Nahum 1:13; John 8:36; Acts 13:39; Romans 6:18; Galatians 5:1; and Jude 23.
Meet the Pastor
Pastor Cody obtained his bachelor's in history from Missouri Western State University and his Master's of Divinity from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He focuses on transformation through the Spirit in the believer's life. He loves to study the Historical Jesus, the letters of John, the Gospel According to John, and church history. He also enjoys comic books, video games, and kung fu movies.
