Our Denomination
First John Church is a sweet-spirited, non-denominational congregation welcoming people from all backgrounds
and faiths to come and experience the amazing love and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Historical Overview
First John was
founded on January 17, 1969 by the late Reverend Harmon West (wife Louise West) to provide compassionate ministry to the Sunnyside/South
Park communities of Houston, Texas. Our current pastor, Arthur Davidson, was installed in April 1990 to expand the continuing legacy
to new heights.
Our Mission
We exist to provide an atmosphere that encourages fresh and exciting worship of
God Most High.
We exist to provide a nurturing environment for the family of God in our community.
We exist in order to establish
eternal friendships with others who are yet to experience the grace and salvation of God.
What Makes Us Special
At
First John, we place high importance on leading lives that honor God, maintaining healthy personal relationships and being a true
asset to our community.
Our expositional teaching is clear and practical--our committed members are growing in their faith.
Our philosophy
of wholistic ministry seeks to meet not only the spiritual needs of our members, but also physical, emotional and social needs.
Our
stimulating worship services cater to people of all ages.
We strive for excellence in our Children's ministry and Teen ministry as
we seek to prepare the next generation of Believers.
We stress involvement both in our own community and in missions that span
the globe.
We seek to find a place of rewarding service for every member who desires to labor in love for Christ.