The BFC is organizing three opportunities to assist in the relief efforts in North Carolina and other parts of the country with Baptists on Mission and Samaritans Purse. Teams are being formed for January 19-25, February 16-22, and March 16-22. People with any skill from cooking, carpentry, plumbing, electric, painting and general care service are welcome. Participants may range from age 14 and up (children 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent). The trip cost will include transportation to and from the sites and food while on the work site. Housing and meals on site will be provided by the host organization. If interested in joining a team, please complete the online application at www.bfcbom.org/disaster. Email Board of Missions at office@bfc.org with any questions.
Missions Sunday
On Sunday, January 5th we will be having our first Missions Sunday of the year! Please come out and join us as we will have the opportunity to hear from one of our supported workers during the Sunday School hour. We will also have a time of Q&A, refreshments, and fellowship. Then, join us for worship at 10:15AM as we hear from guest preacher, Dr. Ed Scheuerman.
Nursery, Children’s Sunday School and Children’s Church will operate as usual.
Missionary of the Month
Cross Con 2025
All are invited to attend The Cross Conference from January 2nd-4th in the Stables at Faith BFC. We will be participating in the conference via livestream. This is a Missions focused conference designed to foster lasting change through sound teaching, Christ-centered worship, group discussions, and rich fellowship. Each person will be challenged to consider their role in the Great Commission, answering Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations, whether as a sacrificial goer or a supportive sender. Meals will be provided for this event and there is no cost to attend. Please sign up online and see Pastor Nate Miller with any questions. Please visit the Cross Con website here for more information about the conference.
Conference Schedule
Thursday 1/2
2:00pm – Main Session 1: Worship & Message – One Hope: The Gospel – Garrett Kell
4:00pm – Panel Discussion: A Gospel-Fueled, Gouge-Out-Your-Eye Call to Holiness
5:00pm – Dinner/Break
7:00pm – Main Session 2: Worship & Message – One Ambition: The Glory of Jesus – John Musyimi
8:30pm – Interview with John Piper: How the Glory of Christ Dims Our Distractions
9:15pm – End
Friday 1/3
9:00am – Main Session 3: Worship & Message – One Family: The Church – Trip Lee
10:15am – Panel Discussion: The Church – The Means, Method, and End of Missions
11:00am – Main Session 4: Message – One Result: Love of Neighbor – Mez McConnell
11:45am – Small Group Breakouts
12:30pm - Break
7:00pm – Main Session 4: Worship & Message – One Power: The Holy Spirit – David Platt
8:30pm – Panel Discussion: A Model for Modern Missions: Reaching Unreached Language Groups
9:15pm – End
Saturday 1/4
1:00pm – Worship, Panel & Messages
Message: One Commission: Make Disciples – Kevin DeYoung
Panel Discussion: A Model for Modern Missions: Planting English Speaking Churches Among Unreached
Message: One Desire: Eternity With God – John Piper
3:30pm – Closing Comments and Conference End