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Ministries at FBCSLO
CHILDRENS MINISTRY FBCs Childrens Ministries helps kids learn about God and His love as they engage in dynamic Bible stories, worship, games, and make new friends. YOUTH MINISTRY (JR & SR HIGH) Junior and Senior High can be a challenging time of transition. FBC provides a place where teens can develop strong friendships, be introduced to and grow in their relationship with God, while becoming mature adults. FBCs youth ministry provides a fun, honest, engaging environment for students to grow in Christ.
YOUTH BIBLE STUDY Sunday mornings @ 10:30a Students join the congregation in the main sanctuary, and are dismissed to the Youth Room from the main service. NURSERY CARE Sundays @ 10:30a Infant/toddler care for 0-3 year olds is available in the church nursery. KIDS CHURCH (PRESCHOOL - 6TH) Sundays @ 10:30a Kids sign in at the church lobby, join their parents in the main sanctuary for a special kids message, and are dismissed to the Childrens Center from the main service. KIDS CLUB (1ST - 6TH) Wednesdays @ 6:30-8:30p Kids meet at the Childrens Center for a time of engaging play and learning how to receive and give Gods love. PARENTS NIGHT OUT (1ST - 6TH) 3rd Friday of each month @ 6:00-9:00p Parents drop kids off at the Childrens Center. Kids get a fun-filled evening while parents get a much needed break! CONTACT: Childrens Ministry Director, Glenn Ahern glenn@fbcslo.org, 805.543.0945 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Tuesdays @ 7:00p High Schoolers are challenged to make their faith their own by going deeper into Gods word and applying their faith in their daily lives.

JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP Wednesdays @ 6:30p Junior Highers are introduced to what walking with God looks like for them as an individual and how it should influence their life each day. CONTACT Pastor Charles Burleson Charles@fbcslo.org, 805.543.0945

COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY During the college years students are figuring out who they are and making choices that will shape the rest of their adult lives. FBC is passionate about helping college students and young adults discover and experience the freedom of the Gospel. Freed from the shallow pursuits of prestige, stuff and approval, they can give their all for God and experience His best.
CELEBRATION Sunday nights @ 7:30p Through bible-based messages and contemporary worship, college students & young adults are equipped to worship God in every area of their lives. MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES Community-building events and activities happen on a regular basis. Details are published on Celebrations Facebook page (www.facebook. com/celebrationslo), Sunday bulletin, and announced at the Celebration service. CONTACT Pastor Ben Barczi, ben@fbcslo.org, 805.543.0945

WORLD-WIDE & LOCAL MISSIONS FBC believes that God has blessed us so that we can be a blessing to others. By prayerfully and financially supporting long-term international missionaries, short-term mission trips, and organizing local outreach opportunities, we reach out into our world to share Gods love.
LOCAL OUTREACH Sharing the tangible love of God within our own community is something FBC highly values. Regular outreach to the homeless, hungry, sick and elderly provides a great opportunity for you to reach out, with the church body, to demonstrate Christs love. FBC coordinates its own outreach and has partnered with local agencies including but not limited to Aids Support Network, Family Care Network, Prado Day Center, and others. SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS FBC sends out several multi-generational short-term mission teams each year. Previous teams have been sent to Peru, India, Mexico, Russia, Vanuatu and elsewhere. LONG-TERM MISSIONARIES As a family, FBC supports various long-term missionaries around the world in a variety of ministries aimed at helping others know and grow in Christ. Check out the Missionary Map in the lobby for more information on the ministries we support and those who run them. CONTACT Pastor Ben Barczi - ben@fbcslo.org, 805.543.0945

SPIRITUAL FORMATION Spiritual Formation is the process by which we learn, day by day, to live more like Jesus. Regardless of where you are in your relationship with God, FBCSLO desires to help you know and wlak with Him more closely. We offer a variety of opportunities to further your formation into Christlikeness, like our Growing with God series:
MEMBERSHIP CLASS Learn what being a part of the FBC family is all about and receive the opportunity to become a member. LOVING GOD WORKSHOP Learn how to take significant steps toward spiritual maturity and develop habits that will draw you closer to God. LOVING GODS CHURCH WORKSHOP learn how to discover your spiritual gifts and effectively use them for Gods glory. LOVING GODS WORLD WORKSHOP Learn the importance of sharing your faith and how to do so in a loving way.

MENS & WOMENS MINISTRIES FBCs Mens Ministry and Womens Ministry both host fun-filled events. These ongoing activities encourage men and women to grow in their faith and in relationship with one another. Past gatherings include camping trips, lake days, fantasy football drafts, craft fairs, movie nights and more.
Get plugged into FBCs Mens Ministry! Contact: Pastor Charles Burleson charles@fbclso.org. Get plugged into FBCs Womens Ministry! Contact Peggy Young youngpeggyj@sbcglobal.net.

CARE MINISTRY FBCs Care Ministry demonstrates the love of Jesus by ministering to those in need of comfort, care and practical support. The Care Ministry strives to equip FBCs church body to provide for these needs in a variety of ways. From meals for new Moms, to grocery shopping for the elderly, to sending care packages to the troops, the Care Ministry reaches out to meet the spiritual and physical needs of those in our community.
CONTACT Lisa Mayer Lisa@fbcslo.org, 805.543.0945

In addition, classes are available beginning each fall. These opportunities help you continue growing in your life with God.
THE APPRENTICE CLASS We learn from Jesus as apprenticesby watching him closely and being his students. This class is a 30-week group experience of learning to see God and the world as Jesus does. SCHOOL OF JESUS This two-year program aims to equip you to know how you are shaped to join with God in doing creative goodness for the sake of others. CONTACT Pastor Ben Barczi ben@fbcslo.org, 805.543.0945

LIFE GROUPS Life Groups are a vital part of life at FBC. Groups of 6 or more meet regularly to build authentic friendships, study Gods word, and reach out to their community together. Individuals and couples are typically placed with others in a similar stage of life. All regular attenders and members are strongly encouraged to join a Life Group as each of us was created to live life studying with and encouraging fellow believers, not just sit in a pew on Sundays.
CONTACT: Karin Morris (Karin@fbcslo.org)

What We Believe
1. ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The three are co-equal and are one God. Gen. 1:1, 26-27, 3:22; Ps. 90:2; Matt. 28:19; 1 Pet. 1:2

5. ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of Gods creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of selfishness and independence from God. The Bible calls this attitude sin. Through Adams sin in the Garden of Eden, sin has spread to all people. This sin nature has separated us from God. Because of Gods great love, He sent Jesus to reconcile His People back to Himself. Gen. 1:27; Ps. 8:3-6; Isa. 53:6a; Rom. 3:23; Isa. 59:1-2

2. ABOUT JESUS CHRIST

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heavens glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Matt. 1:22-23; Isa. 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Heb. 4:14-15; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Tim. 6:14-15

6. ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is Gods free gift to us, but His saving work is always manifested in our actual, responsible choice to receive Him. We can never make up for our sin by selfimprovement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as Gods offer of forgiveness, can anyone be saved from sins penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into their life by faith. Rom. 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Tit. 3:5; Gal. 3:26

3. ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides Christians with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily. 2 Cor. 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 2:12, 3:16; Eph. 1:13; Gal. 5:25; Eph. 1:13; Gal. 5:25; Eph. 5:18

7. ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot lose it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the selfeffort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security. John 10:29; 2 Tim. 1:12; Heb. 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 Pet. 1:3-5

4. ABOUT THE BIBLE

The Bible is Gods Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error. 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 1:13; Ps. 119:105, 160, 12:6; Pro. 30:5

8. ABOUT ETERNITY
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life in Heaven. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence. John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Rom. 6:23; Rev. 20:15; Matt. 1:8; Matt. 2:44, 46

Staff & Elders

STAFF

Tom Morris, Senior Pastor

Glenn Ahern, Childrens Director glenn@fbcslo.org

tom@fbcslo.org

Phil Steckling, Worship Director phil@fbcslo.org Lisa Mayer, Administrator lisa@fbcslo.org

ELDERS
Tom Morris Pat Nugent Mark Minnoch Phil Steckling Luke Gies Contact information is available at www.fbcslo.org

Ben Barczi, Pastor of Spiritual Formation ben@fbcslo.org

CHURCH OFFICE & CONTACT

First Baptist Church SLO 2075 Johnson Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805.543.0945 www.fbcslo.org facebook.com/fbcslo

Charles Burleson, Student & Teaching Pastor: charles@fbcslo.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SLO 2075 Johnson Ave San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 office@fbcslo.org 805.543.0945 | www.fbcslo.org