Our Mission
The mission of First Church of Christ is to lead generations into a life-changing, ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
The First Church of Christ is a vibrant, loving place to connect with God and people.
What To Expect
Worship Services
We have two in-person services: 9:30am and 11:00am.
We have one online service: 11am.
During each service, we’ll sing songs in worship to God. We’ll take communion together. We’ll practice generosity together. And we’ll hear a message preached from God’s word with application that intersects with everyday life.
Children
Your kids are important to us. We offer fun, biblical programming for children from birth through elementary school in our children’s ministry.
To learn more about the children’s ministry, click here.
Students
We always seek to balance integrating our students, 6th grade through 12th grade, into the larger life of the church as well as provide opportunities for them to worship, grow, and serve in age-appropriate ways.
Dress Code
It’s simple: come as you are (just wear something). You don’t have to get dressed up (unless you want to). You’ll see people dressed casually and you’ll see others who dress up. Come as you are. Really.
Our Beliefs
To see our beliefs, click here.
Meet Our Team
Mike Jefferson
Worship and Connections Pastor
Mike joined FCC in June of 2019. As the Worship and Connections Pastor, his primary responsibilities are leading corporate worship on Sundays, providing pastoral care, leading the worship ministry and the connections ministry, coordinating community groups, and ensuring that everyone, from all backgrounds, feels welcome and gets connected. Mike and his wife, Holly grew up in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. After playing some minor league baseball, Mike felt the call to ministry and has been pursuing that ever since which eventually led him and his family to join the team at FCC. Mike and Holly have been blessed with 4 children: Penelope, Calvin, Lainey, and Malcolm.
Aaron Wood
Director of Media and Communications Coordinator
Aaron was born in Bluffton and has called FCC his home for many years. After spending several years in Florida and Arizona doing ministry work, Aaron and his wife, Ashley, moved back to Indiana with their son, Rhine (2009). His family has grown and now has three more children: Harper (2011), Aldan (2012), and Cooper (2014). Aaron has been on staff at FCC since the beginning of 2010. Aaron loves God, family, the church, and of course: Macs.
Taylor Thompson
Student Pastor
Taylor joined the FCC family in April of 2020. As the student pastor, he leads our ministry to middle school and high school students. He has been involved in student ministry in Wells County for 5 years. He is a big sports fan and loves to help coach cross country and track. Taylor loves being involved in any activity going on in students’ lives, and is always excited to have meaningful conversations with any student!
Kaylee Patterson
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Kaylee joined the FCC family in 2022. As the Children’s Ministry Coordinator, her primary responsibilities are oversight of all ministry activities, strategies, goals, and environments for children ages birth-5th grade and building up and equipping volunteers within the Children’s Ministry. Kaylee and her husband, Jeffrey grew up in the Wells County area. Kaylee attended and graduated from Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a degree in Elementary Education. Kaylee and Jeffrey have been blessed with five kids: Sy’Annha (2007), Sytree (2008), Harper (2010), Sawyer (2016), and Elias (2019).
LouAnn Shively
Children’s Ministry Teaching Lead
LouAnn joined the FCC family in 2022. As The Children’s Ministry Teaching Lead, she teaches in Children’s ministry, sets up classrooms preparing the classrooms for Sunday mornings, and assists in training and equipping volunteers for Children’s ministry. LouAnn grew up in Bluffton and graduated from Bluffton High School, after graduation from the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville she relocated to Elkhart County, where she worked in residential treatment and community mental health for the last 14 years before moving back to Bluffton in 2019 with her husband Adam, and their daughter Clarica. LouAnn continues to work in community mental health, as well as serving on our team in Children’s ministry. LouAnn has a heart to see the next generation grow in their relationship and love of God.
Elders
Jeff Patterson (not pictured)
Steve Tabor (not pictured)
Deacons
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- Bruce Barger
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- Kerry Gentis
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- Martin Stout
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- Luke Schwyn
