A Church Serious About Jesus, Prayer, Worship, and the Gospel
First Stripes Church exists to boldly spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, disciple believers, and prepare people for the return of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
All are welcome — come as you are and encounter Jesus
Making Disciples Who Are Serious About Jesus
First Stripes Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ who are serious about the Gospel, devoted to prayer, passionate in worship, filled with the Holy Spirit, and equipped to reach others. We believe the Church is called to prepare the world for the return of Christ by preaching repentance, faith, holiness, love, truth, and surrender to Jesus.
Spread the Gospel
We are committed to boldly proclaiming the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ so that people may be saved and transformed.
Disciple Believers
We equip people to grow in Scripture, prayer, worship, holiness, evangelism, and obedience to Christ.
Prepare for Christ's Return
We live with urgency, faithfulness, and expectation, knowing that Jesus is coming again.
What We Believe
Our faith rests on the unchanging truth of God's Word and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ Is Lord
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully God and fully man, who died for our sins, rose again, and is coming back.
The Bible Is God's Word
We believe Scripture is God-breathed, authoritative, true, and sufficient for faith and life.
The Gospel Must Be Preached
We believe every person needs the saving grace of Jesus Christ through repentance and faith.
The Holy Spirit Is Present
We believe in the active work of the Holy Spirit to convict, empower, comfort, heal, guide, and equip believers.
Prayer Changes Things
We believe prayer is not optional; it is the lifeline of the believer and the Church.
Worship Belongs To God
We believe worship is more than music. It is a surrendered life poured out before Jesus.
The Church Makes Disciples
We believe every believer is called to grow, serve, evangelize, and help others follow Christ.
Jesus Is Coming Back
We believe the return of Christ is real, certain, and the Church must live ready.
Disciples Who Make Disciples
First Stripes Church is not only focused on gathering people. We are focused on equipping people. Our goal is to help every believer grow strong in their faith and become capable of reaching others with the same Gospel, prayer, worship, and discipleship that transformed them.
Come To Jesus
Encounter the Gospel and surrender your life to Christ.
Grow In The Word
Learn Scripture, doctrine, prayer, worship, and spiritual discipline.
Be Filled And Equipped
Walk in the power of the Holy Spirit and develop your spiritual gifts.
Reach Others
Learn how to evangelize, disciple, serve, and lead others to Jesus.
A House Of Prayer And Worship
Prayer and worship are at the center of First Stripes Church. We believe that the Church must be marked by the presence of God, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and passionate surrender to Jesus Christ.
Prayer Gatherings
Worship Nights
Intercession
Fasting
Healing Prayer
Spirit-Led Ministry
We Believe In The Power Of The Holy Spirit
First Stripes Church believes that the Holy Spirit is not a theory, symbol, or distant idea. The Holy Spirit is God, present and active in the life of the believer. We believe the Holy Spirit empowers the Church to preach the Gospel, live holy lives, walk in boldness, pray with faith, worship in truth, and bear witness to Jesus Christ.
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
— Acts 1:8
Biblical Stewardship For Real Life
We believe discipleship includes how we manage what God has entrusted to us. First Stripes Church teaches biblical stewardship, financial wisdom, generosity, discipline, and responsibility so people can honor God with their resources.
Budgeting
Debt Wisdom
Giving
Generosity
Credit Education
Business Stewardship
Family Financial Planning
Kingdom-Minded Investing
Joshua Anane
Lead Minister, First Stripes Church
Joshua Anane serves as the Lead Minister of First Stripes Church. His heart is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ boldly, equip believers for discipleship, build a culture of prayer and worship, and prepare people for the return of Christ. Joshua is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus, grow in the Word, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and become faithful stewards of every area of life.
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There's a place for you to grow, serve, and belong.
Sunday Worship
Join us for Spirit-filled worship and the preaching of God's Word every Sunday.
Prayer Ministry
Be part of a community devoted to intercession, healing prayer, and spiritual breakthrough.
Discipleship Groups
Grow in Scripture, prayer, and community through weekly small group discipleship.
Evangelism Training
Learn to share the Gospel with boldness, love, and clarity in everyday life.
Youth & Young Adults
Building the next generation on a strong foundation of faith in Jesus Christ.
Financial Stewardship
Practical biblical teaching on managing money God's way for lasting freedom.
Outreach & Missions
Taking the Gospel locally and globally through service, missions, and evangelism.
Leadership Development
Equipping current and emerging leaders for Spirit-empowered ministry.
You Are Welcome Here
Whether you are new to faith, returning to church, hungry for more of God, or searching for a church family, First Stripes Church welcomes you. Come ready to hear the Word, pray, worship, and encounter Jesus.
Partner With The Mission
Your generosity helps First Stripes Church preach the Gospel, disciple believers, serve families, train leaders, reach communities, and prepare people for the return of Christ.
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Connect With First Stripes Church
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have a prayer request, want to visit, feel called to serve, or are ready to be discipled — reach out.
Jesus Is Coming Back. Let's Be Found Faithful.
Join a church family committed to the Gospel, prayer, worship, discipleship, the Holy Spirit, and preparing for the return of Christ.