FIRM Christian Ministries

Not a typical church.
Aiming at the original one.

We want to be the Church described in Acts chapter 2. A Virginia church based in Pearisburg, active in the USA, Colombia, Ecuador, and Nigeria. Where are you starting from?

Start here if I’m exploring faith New to Jesus, from another faith, or not sure what you believe. Start here if I already have a church See what makes FIRM different, and what we love about your congregation.

Welcome to FIRM

Where are you starting from?

Pick the one that fits you. We’ll take you to a page written for you.

Start here if I’m exploring faith New to Jesus, from another faith, or not sure what you believe. Start here if I already have a church See what makes FIRM different, and what we love about your congregation.

“So then, brethren, stand FIRM and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.”

2 Thessalonians 2:15 · NASB

Important questions

A few questions show what we have to share.

For everyone

Who is the One God?

The Father. There is one God and Father of all, with one Lord, Jesus Christ, and one Spirit (Ephesians 4:4–6). How they work together →

For everyone

What is needed for salvation?

Five things:

  1. Repentance
  2. Faith
  3. Baptism in water
  4. Baptism in the Holy Spirit
  5. Perseverance
For those in Integration

What happens after you die?

Scripture has a clear and hopeful answer. We go through it carefully, in person, with people in the Integration stage.

For those in Integration

When will Jesus bring us to Heaven?

Scripture calls it the Last Trumpet, and Revelation lays the events out in order. It’s good news. We study it together with people in Integration. Are you ready for Jesus to come back?

Find your stage Ask us directly

The FIRM path

This is what we do: we help you grow.

We guide each person through four stages, all the way to their vocation, their Ministry. Every believer gets at least one gift from the Holy Spirit, and that gift, used consistently, should become a ministry. That’s why “Ministries” is plural in our name.

Fundamentals

God’s Foundations: repentance, faith, baptism, and the doctrine of the Apostles.

Integration

Fellowship and communion with the Body, using your gifts, and growing in homes.

Realities

Spiritual young adulthood: knowing the Seven Realities and defending unity with love.

Ministries

Spiritual adulthood: plugged into a ministry that fits your gift.

Where am I? Take the self-check

Join the work

Join us in our plans.

Vía Evangelística

Colombia–Ecuador

Nigerian Church

Nigeria

New River Congregation

New River Valley, Virginia

Thrift Shop

Online and live

College outreach

Virginia Tech, Radford, NRCC

10-Town Vision

Ten towns, one vision

See all six works

Visit

We’d love to meet you.

We meet in homes, like the first Church did. Reach out and we’ll help you find your way, questions and all.

Location

Based in Pearisburg, Virginia
Giles County · New River Valley
Active in the USA, Colombia, Ecuador, and Nigeria

Contact

[email protected]
Send us a message →

Homes

Our ministry is based in the home.
Why homes →