Fellowship Bible Church
Fellowship 1 - 9:00 AM (Worship Center)
Fellowship 2 - 10:45 AM (Worship Center)
Fellowship 3 - 10:45 AM (High School Room)
Welcome to FBC
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Visitors, Welcome! Please click here for information on Visitors Dessert Night and your next steps in exploring FBC. |
What to Expect
You can expect a casual and friendly experience. You will be greeted and connected to a host who will introduce you and your family to FBC. The service begins with a welcome and then through multi-media presentations, a blend of traditional and contemporary music, and practical messages, we present the ageless truths of the Bible. We offer three services; two identical services at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, and a third service at 10:45 in our new venue Fellowship 3. We recommend arriving about 10 to 15 minutes early to allow time for parking, children's check-in and seating. Our adult biblical education, youth and children's ministries meet simultaneously with the worship services. If you would like to know more about FBC and its ministries, please click here for an audio introduction.
Wear What You Like: You will see everything from jeans to business casual to coats and ties. Wear what you are most comfortable wearing in a large group.
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Parking: We have several Visitor parking spaces in the front and back of our building, as well as close parking for seniors and those with a handicap sticker.
Kids: If you have children, you can drop them off before the service at the Nursery (infant & toddler), KidZone (preschool to 5th grade) or One-Way ministries (middle & high school). A host can take you to your child’s class, so you don’t have to memorize the campus map.
Discovering FBC: Join us for our Discover Tour, a one-hour walking tour of our facility and introduction to our many ministries, any Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. We depart from the Information Center.
Worship: A large crowd gathers at both 9:00 am and 10:45 in the Worship Center, while a small group of about 150 gather in our Senior High room for our Fellowship 3 service. Fellowship 3 offers a small atmosphere with access to big church opportunities. To learn more about worshiping at FBC, click here.
Guest Welcome: First-time guests are invited to come to the Guest Welcome Desk in the back of the Worship Center immediately following each service to pick up a visitor's gift bag.
Visitors Dessert Night: Please join us for time of meet and greet, Q & A, and refreshments! For more information and dates of our gathering, please click here.
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About FBC
You might be asking, “Why does the church exist?” and “What did God design it to do?” The Bible makes it very clear that Christ loves the church (Eph. 5:25), and that God wants His children to meet together (Heb 10:24-25). Even though there are many types of local churches, they are all united in Christ (1 Cor 12:20); the church is here to serve others and help people become mature Christians (Eph 4:12-14).
In January of 1980, four families began meeting together every day for six weeks to seek God’s guidance and direction in starting a new church in the Winchester area. Soon those four families became eight, and Fellowship Bible Church was born. FBC began meeting in a restaurant and then moved to Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School. In 1984, FBC moved to our Middle Road location.
Our ministry goals and strategies are helping us keep up with the spiritual needs of those who attend. As God enables, we want to see FBC continually grow into a church where disciples are developed and placed into service. With ministry opportunities for all age groups, as well as involvement in many outreach ministries, God is using Fellowship Bible Church to impact the Winchester/Frederick County community and to touch many lives around the world.
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Purpose
Fellowship Bible Church desires to see lives changed by the power of God’s Word while experiencing meaningful community life as a spiritual family.
This purpose statement captures the reason why Fellowship Bible Church was started in 1980 and why we continue to exist. Eternal change takes place in a person when God penetrates his or her heart, soul, and mind through His Word and His people. Without His powerful Word of Truth, there will be no lasting eternal change. Without being a part of His Spirit-filled people, there will also be no lasting eternal change. Therefore, there must be a balance of the instructional ministry which comes through God’s Word and the incarnational ministry which comes through God’s people.
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Mission Statement
Out of a desire to glorify God as a spiritual community, the mission of Fellowship Bible Church is to prepare and deploy dependent disciples of Jesus Christ who change their world for Him as they are being changed by Him.
Making disciples is what Jesus has called us to do. That calling involves bringing people to faith in Christ and equipping them for service—thus “to prepare” disciples. Jesus has also sent us into this world to be a witness. Therefore, we also desire “to deploy” disciples—deploy them in their homes, neighborhoods, communities and around the world. However, we do not want to prepare and deploy disciples who enter into this holy calling in their own strength and power. It is “dependent” disciples that we trust will be raised up through the ministries of Fellowship Bible Church. When dependent disciples are prepared and deployed, change will take place in people's lives.
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Statement of Faith
Accepting the Bible as the inspired and inerrant Word of God, and the only standard and authority for the family of Christ, at Fellowship Bible Church we believe:
- In the one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- In Jesus the Son, His complete and genuine deity and humanity, virgin birth, sinless life, substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, present exaltation, and future visible return.
- In the Holy Spirit, who has been active in creation, the writing of the Bible, Jesus' earthly ministry, and the work of salvation. In this present church age, His ministry is to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment; to regenerate men; and to indwell, convict, empower, and comfort believers.
- That man was directly created by God to enjoy God's fellowship and to fulfill His will. Man fell into sin by a voluntary act of personal disobedience to God. Consequently, all men are sinners by nature and by choice, and apart from Jesus Christ are spiritually dead and separated from God.
- That Jesus Christ died for our sins as the only able, sufficient, substitutionary sacrifice and that all who believe in Him are justified and eternally secure on the grounds of His death and His resurrection.
- That those who have experienced spiritual birth are part of Christ's body, the true Church, and are directed by Scripture to function as a body--part of a representation of Christ's universal Church. Local churches are the visible representation of Christ's universal Church.
- In the bodily resurrection of every human being to everlasting life with God for believers and to everlasting separation for unbelievers.
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Core Values
To effectively achieve our mission, every believer must be balanced in the following Five Core Values:
Loving God Fully: Every believer needs to be rightly related to God. He must have an upward focus through worship which is characterized by an ever-increasing movement away from being a self-worshiper to a worshiper of God.
Loving Biblical Truth: Every believer needs to be rightly related to the Truth. This involves an inward focus through God’s Word, characterized by an ever-increasing movement away from living by human reasoning to living by divine wisdom.
Loving Your Family: Every believer needs to be rightly related to the Family. This involves an outward focus toward one’s physical family, characterized by an ever-increasing movement towards familial harmony and Christ-centered oneness.
Loving the Church: Every believer needs to be rightly related to the Church. This also involves an outward focus to one’s spiritual family through fellowship and community life, characterized by an ever-increasing movement away from individualism to full participation in Body Life.
Loving the World: Every believer needs to be rightly related to the World. This involves a beyond focus through a life of penetrating witness, characterized by an ever-increasing movement from being impacted by the world to impacting the world for Christ.
| Constitution (pdf) | Doctrinal Statement (pdf) | By-Laws (pdf) |
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Leadership
Just as the body has but one head, so our church body functions under a single head - - the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Chief Shepherd. At Fellowship Bible Church we also recognize the biblical principle of multiple leadership to enrich the body through a diversity of gifts and a breadth of wisdom. A team of elders, recognized and confirmed by the congregation, provides the spiritual direction and oversight at FBC.
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Elders
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Family Members: Lisa (wife), Children - Paul, Stephen, Allisa & Sarah; 2 Grandchildren Occupation: Senior Pastor Hobbies: Going to “cute shops” with my wife (got any suggestions?) Originally From: Bancroft, NE (go Big Red!) How Long at Fellowship: Since 1990 Began Serving as an Elder: 1990 Favorite Scripture Passage: Colossians 1:28-29; Ephesians 2:1-10 How did you come to know Jesus? Having been raised in a Christian home; I trusted Christ as my Savior as a young boy, in the kitchen of my Nebraska home, when my mother shared the Gospel with me. | |
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Family Members: Karen (wife); Children - Joshua (wife Becky), Bethany (grandson - Brandon) & John Occupation: Retired from American Airlines & US Navy Hobbies: Art, reading, camping, fishing, & model trains Originally From: Memphis, TN How Long at Fellowship: Since 1994 Began Serving as an Elder: 2009 Favorite Scripture Passage: I John 4:12-18 How did you come to know Jesus? I came to Christ at a young age (6 or 7) but after high school, I strayed from walking with Him. In 1972, while in the Navy, I met a Marine officer whose life reflected Christ. I was challenged to follow Christ in a new and more life changing way and have never looked back. | |
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Family Members: Jo Ellen (wife); Grown children – Rebecca, Jennifer, Amy & Joanna Occupation: Developmental Math Teacher Lord Fairfax CC and Retired USAF Hobbies: Writing; Music; Wood crafts. Originally From: Annandale, VA How Long at Fellowship: Since 1995 Began Serving as an Elder: 2001 Favorite Scripture Passage: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 How did you come to know Jesus? As a young adult I recognized by the Holy Spirit that I owed a ransom for my sin that only death could pay. A pastor led me in understanding to believe that God’s grace through the bloody sacrifice of His son paid it all. I’m saved by faith that God gave me to believe; and by grace to grow spiritually. | |
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Family Members: Barbara (wife); Children - Michael, Sherrey, Mitchell (with Christ) & ShawnAnn Occupation: Electrical Engineer (Tele-Communications System Consultant) Hobbies: Travel, History & Technology Originally From: Saranac, MI How Long at Fellowship: Since 1995 Began Serving as an Elder: 2006 Favorite Scripture Passage: Romans 12 How did you come to know Jesus? Two neighbor friends asked me if I wanted to attend Vacation Bible school with them and I agreed. This led me to going to Sunday School with them, at our local Bible Church, where as a young teenager I learned about Christ and His love for me. The Pastor demonstrated Christ’s love to me, and as a result of this, one evening I knelt beside my bed and asked Christ to come into my life. | |
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Family Members: Janet (wife); Children - Michael (wife Christiane) & Jenni (husband Ryan); Grandchildren: Lani, Joseph, Salomie, Teves & Silas Occupation: Project Engineer Hobbies: Antiques/Pottery, Travel, Baseball (Yankees) and Raising Chickens Originally From: Winchester, VA How Long at Fellowship: Since 1992 Began Serving as an Elder: 1995 Favorite Scripture Passage: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 14:23 How did you come to know Jesus? When I was twelve years old, I accepted Christ during a Sunday school class. | |
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Family Members: Priscilla (wife); Children - Robert (wife Taylor), Courtney & Aaron Occupation: Commodity Manager in Supply Chain for a defense contractor Hobbies: Jogging Originally From: Richmond, VA How Long at Fellowship: Since 1998 Began Serving as an Elder: 2006 Favorite Scripture Passage: Jeremiah 9:23-24; Romans 12:1-2 How did you come to know Jesus? My mother led me to the Lord when I was in elementary school. My parents had an outreach to the teens and I had heard the good news presented to the teens and partially understood the gospel. Then one day my mother asked me what I had understood and explained to me God’s plan of salvation. | |
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Family Members: Donna (wife); Children - Sam, Michelle & Sarah Occupation: President of Thomas Sales, Inc. Hobbies: Motorcycling, Missions Trips Originally From: Malvern, PA How Long at Fellowship: Since 1993 Began Serving as an Elder: 2006 Favorite Scripture Passage: Romans 6-8 How did you come to know Jesus? A childhood song, an English class book report, and an elder with a Bible. Ask me about it sometime! | |
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Family Members: Audrey (wife); Children - Chad, Aaron (wife Kelly), Alaina, William, Teagan, Brian & Lindsey; Grandchildren - Tyler, Hope & Hawkins Occupation: Maintenance Tech. at Randolph-Macon Academy Hobbies: Golf, Watching sports Originally From: Johnson, MN How Long at Fellowship: Since 1989 Began Serving as a Deacon: June 2000 Favorite Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:13 How did you come to know Jesus? Grew up in a Christian home. Came to know Jesus as a young child. | |
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Family Members: Karen (wife); Children - Kaiti( husband Kevin) Occupation: Pastor of Community Impact Ministry Hobbies: Fishing, reading, all discipleship activities, PC overhauling, 'putzing' in the yard. Originally From: Middleburg, VA How Long at Fellowship: Since 1990 Began Serving as a Deacon: 1992 Favorite Scripture Passage: Isaiah 55: 10-11; 1 Corinthians 10:13 How did you come to know Jesus? As a child I was accustomed to attending our Southern Baptist church in Middleburg and heard and believed the Gospel all my life. However, at age 11, I remember being very convinced in the truth of the Gospel and especially that Christ was my own personal answer to life and especially life eternal. I came to believe without a doubt, Christ was and is my (and anyone's) only hope for salvation. A number of months after my profession of faith and Baptism in the spring of 1961, I experienced what I consider as a confirmation of my faith. One day after an 8th grade Earth Science class which had proposed evolutionary theories, there was absolutely no doubt in my mind that mankind had not 'evolved' one iota in the last 6 thousand years of civilization. Moreover, it was more clear than ever that it was and is Christ who holds all things together! (Colossians 1:17) I was so convinced that I began telling everyone sitting near me on the school bus. | |
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Family Members: Deirdre (wife); Children - Cara & Larissa Occupation: Senior CADD Technician Hobbies: Time with my family, watching St. Louis Cardinals & Pittsburgh Steelers Originally From: Kittanning, PA How Long at Fellowship: Since 1987 Began Serving as a Deacon: 2003 Favorite Scripture Passage: John 15: 5-7 How did you come to know Jesus? From my Sunday School teachers as a child, and watching my Grandmothers commitment to God | |
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Family Members: Lisa (wife) Occupation: Landlord/property manager/real estate investor Hobbies: Woodworking Originally From: Hagerstown, MD How Long at Fellowship: Since 1984 Began Serving as a Deacon: 2000 Favorite Scripture Passage: Proverbs 3:4-5 How did you come to know Jesus? I was in third grade Sunday school and Mrs. Michaels, my teacher, led me to the Lord | |
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Family Members: Carolyn (wife); Children - Cheryl, Cindy & Bryan – all married | |
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Family Members: Margaret (wife); Children - Tom & Anne (both married); 3 grandkids Occupation: Retired from flying with United Airlines Hobbies: Fixing things, flying radio controlled airplanes, “O” gauge Lionel trains Originally From: Urbanna, VA (Home of the Oyster Festival) How Long at Fellowship: Since 1980 Began Serving as a Deacon: 1980s Favorite Scripture Passage: Philippians 2:3-4 How did you come to know Jesus? By my mother when I was young, and by an encounter with a young man when I was in the Navy. | |
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Family Members: Donna (wife); Children - Jessica, Jeremy & Laura Occupation: Beef Cattle Farmer, Owner of Puddle Maker water hauling for WV & School Bus Operator Hobbies: Hunting, Hiking, swimming...outdoor activities Originally From: Augusta, WV (lifetime resident) How Long at Fellowship: Since 2003 Began Serving as a Deacon: 2007 Favorite Scripture Passage: Isaiah 55:11 How did you come to know Jesus? I was raised in a Christian Home, I was led to the Lord by a Co-worker. | |
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Family Members: Pamela (wife); Children - Katrina, Samuel & Anna Occupation: Family Doctor Hobbies: Sports, Running, reading Originally From: Cayce, SC How Long at Fellowship: Since 2001 Began Serving as a Deacon: 2003 Favorite Scripture Passage: Romans 8:28 How did you come to know Jesus? Led by Friends who were hosting a Bible study. | |
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Family Members: Tiffani (wife); Children - Genesis, Kelsie & Tanner Occupation: Oracle Database Hobbies: Golf, kids Originally From: Cleveland, OH How Long at Fellowship: Since 2000 Began Serving as an Deacon: 2007 Favorite Scripture Passage: James 3 How did you come to know Jesus? Being raised in a Godly home and going to church, I accepted the gift of God’s salvation in Kindergarten Sunday school class and many times over the years have I have reaffirmed my faith and my thankfulness for God’s saving grace. | |
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Family Members: Bonnie (wife); Children - Lexi & Matthew Occupation: Sales Rep. Hobbies: Boating, Music, Kids Originally From: Front Royal, VA How Long at Fellowship: Since 1988 Began Serving as a Deacon: 1998 Favorite Scripture Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 How did you come to know Jesus? My mom. | |
Mark Carey
Jack Cribbs
Phil Covell
Gil LaVean
Scott Newlin
Robert Rudd
Mike Thomas
Daryl BraunDuin
Rich Brito
Jeff Gallaher
Mike Grams
Frank Heisey
Charlie Richardson
Terry Richman
Eli Snelgrove
John Utz
Mark WallacePastoral Staff
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Mark Carey - Senior Pastor
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John Morrison - Pastor of Family Life Ministry
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Don DenHartog - Pastor of Biblical Education
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John Avery - Pastor of Student Ministry
John joined the staff of FBC in July 2001. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Moody Bible Institute. Prior to coming to FBC, John served as youth pastor for fourteen years in Illinois. He and his wife Susan have five children. You can email John at johna@fbcva.org | |
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Mike Lukens - Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts
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Charlie Spencer - Pastor of Children's Ministry
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Rich Brito - Pastor of Community Impact Ministry
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Tim McManigle - Pastor of Missions
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Scott McManigle - Associate Pastor of Missions
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Scott Santmier - Pastor of Community Life
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Andrew Behm - Executive Pastor
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