About Our Church
Our Faith, Our Family
Rooted in Scripture. Built on community. Sent in love.
Established 1949 · Estill, South Carolina
75+ years of faith, family, and faithful service.
Our Mission
To worship and serve God.
We exist to glorify God, make disciples of Jesus Christ, and serve our neighbors with the love we have first received. Worship shapes us. Service sends us.
Our Vision
A church on its knees and on its feet.
An international, multi-generational family of believers gathering to worship God, grow in His Word, and serve humanity across Estill and to the ends of the earth.
Core Values
What we hold dear.
Scripture
God's Word as our foundation.
Community
Doing life together in love.
Compassion
Reaching the hurting with grace.
Mission
Going to the nations.
What We Believe
Our Core Beliefs
The Word of God
We hold the Bible as the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God.
Salvation by Grace
We believe salvation is the gift of God, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
The Trinity
One God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Church
The local church is the body of Christ, called to worship, disciple, and serve.
Baptism & Communion
Two ordinances given by Christ to be observed by His followers.
The Return of Christ
Jesus Christ will personally return in power and glory.
Senior Pastor
Pastor James W. Brown
Pastor Brown has shepherded First Thankful Filly Branch with humility, depth, and joy for over two decades. A devoted student of the Word, a faithful husband and father, he is known for his steady wisdom and a deep love for the people he serves.
Leadership Team
Servants of the flock.
Pastor James W. Brown
Senior Pastor
Faithfully shepherding this flock for over two decades.
Min. Patricia Greene
Associate Minister
Leads women's ministry and discipleship.
Dea. Robert Hayes
Lead Deacon
Serves alongside the deacon board in pastoral care.
Sis. Angela Holmes
Worship Director
Leads the choir and worship arts.
Faith Journey
Our History
Founded
A small gathering of faithful believers establishes the church in rural Estill.
New Sanctuary
A growing congregation dedicates the present sanctuary.
Outreach Expansion
Launch of community outreach and youth ministry programs.
Mission Fields
International mission partnerships begin.
75 Years of Faith
Celebrating three quarters of a century of God's faithfulness.