Our Story
Jesus is our Center.
People are our purpose.
Vallejo is our City.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (“FMBC”) is a faith community committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ via love and service. As such, FMBC is a safe space where people are welcomed, accepted, appreciated and empowered. FMBC’s commitment to loving and serving others is not just a catch phrase; it is a clarion call to action. At FMBC we do not seek members but disciples! We break limits with a lifestyle guided by our Lord’s love and liberation!
FMBC is a multigenerational family church. We embrace and respect the wisdom our grandparents have to share. We appreciate the leadership of adults who share their expertise and knowledge. We embrace young adults and college students whose transformative energy challenges us to seek innovation in our spiritual approach. We celebrate teens whose excitement and changing abilities teach us new ways to praise God. And, we adore our children and babies whose inspiring presence requires us to build more, grow stronger and love harder that they might know and experience God for generations to come!
It is our goal to provide a place where people can have a life-changing experience with God. Our hearts and our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. What people usually notice first about us is the warm and loving nature of our ministry. We want to infuse life and God’s love into the lives of people through engaging, powerful worship experiences that offer biblical truth in relevant and practical ways.
FMBC is more than just a weekend church. We are engaged in services, bible study and a plethora of ministries throughout the week. As the ethic of love is at the heart of our ministry, we offer opportunities for the development of authentic and enduring relationships with others.
Together we’re striving to become the kind of church described in the scriptures, where there’s relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer and compassionate care for those in need. In short, we’d like to have the kind of contagious enthusiasm and joy that can influence and encourage the entire community, one life at a time. And as we always say
“FMBC is the place to be!”
Vision:
In Vallejo As It Is In Heaven
Purpose Statement:
We are a community of Christ-Led Liberators who Love Jesus, Heal People, Serve Vallejo, and Build Community.
What We Value
We are faith-filled and big thinking (Ephesians 3:20-21)
We'll never insult God with small thinking and safe living. By faith we will stretch our gifts to meet Gods larger goal of reaching those who are far from God saturating each step in prayer.
We reach those no one reaches by doing what no one is doing. (1 Chronicles 12:32)
We will do anything short of sin to reach people who don't know Christ. If Jesus never stopped moving, we will not either. Our church is not in competition with any other congregation or secular organization, rather, we are visionaries and dreamers who see God in the ways God reveals God’s self to us.
We always bring our best. Excellence honors God and inspires people. (Colossians 3:17)
We are spiritual contributors not spiritual consumers. Jesus gave his all, we will give our all. God deserves the best parts of ourselves and, collectively, we will showcase to our community God’s movement with a standard of excellence.
We will laugh hard, loud, and often. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Nothing is more fun than serving God with people you love. Cheer is not just present in our generosity, it is also present in our events, worship, and spiritual development. We will celebrate
more than we criticize.
We honor Christ and His church with our Financial generosity. (Malachi 3:10)
We love to mimic God’s Generosity through intentional faithfulness. We love being the Storehouse that God trusts with overflow.
Integrity is the standard for our financial stewardship, where we will make wise
decisions with God’s resources.
