Plan Your Visit
We are excited to have you as our guest at FBC Allen! As you get ready for your first visit, we understand that you may have some questions. To make you feel more comfortable, we have put together a list of answers that can help.
Sunday Worship
What time do you think I should show up?
Sunday worship begins at 10:30a. Most people arrive about 15 minutes early. Volunteers are happy to help you with preschool check-in* and find your way.
What can I expect during Sunday morning worship?
Our Sunday morning worship services are about connecting individuals with God. We have worship at 10:30a in the Worship Center. Our online services also begin on Sundays at 10:30a.
Our worship team leads us using a combination of modern worship songs and traditional hymns that reflect our faith. During the service, you will hear a message that provides biblical truth on today's cultural issues. You can anticipate being challenged, encouraged, and motivated to apply your faith in your everyday life, not just on Sunday mornings.
How do I get there, and where do I go?
We are located at 201 E. McDermott Dr., just east of 75. Our Welcome Center is located in the Rotunda at the center of our campus. Volunteers are available there to answer questions and help you find your destination.
Where should I park?
Guest parking is available immediately west of the Worship Center and in the north parking lot. Shuttle service has been suspended during the pandemic period.
What do Sunday services for my kids look like?
Birth-Kindergarten:
Preschool groups are available for both worship hours.
Babies and preschoolers enjoy classes during both worship hours in our preschool ministry. Our youngest attendees enjoy an age-appropriate Bible lesson and activity, prayer time, and a snack while they are with us.
Our kindergartners begin attending worship with their families during one of the service times and participate in a Sunday morning small group, also known as Bible Fellowship Groups (BFGs), during the other hour. Each fall, just before the start of the school year, we host a special "Big Enough Breakfast" to offer tips to help in this transition and celebrate this milestone with our incoming kindergartners and their families.
Volunteers are available to help you check your child in for class. If you would like more information, you can contact Marita Richards, our Preschool Admin Assistant.
Children/Preteens (grades 1-6):
Children in grades 1-6 enjoy worship with their families for one hour and participate in a Sunday morning small group, also known as Bible Fellowship Groups (BFGs), during the other hour. During BFG, children are divided into small groups according to grade level. They have fun learning a Bible lesson, engaging in discussion time, and enjoying an activity designed to reinforce their learning.
Greeters are happy to help you check your child in for class. If you would like more information, you can contact Lezah Maitland, our Minister of Children.
Students in grades 7-12:
Students join our regular worship and gather for Sunday morning small groups, Bible Fellowship Groups (BFGs), in our student center, The Curb (map).
Our Welcome Desk volunteers are happy to help you get your student acquainted with others in the student ministry. For more information, contact Justin Harvey, our Student Pastor.
Do you offer any small groups?
YES! We offer several on-site and online small group Bible studies that meet every Sunday. These groups are called Bible Fellowship Groups (BFGs), and they are available for all your family members. BFGs are where we connect and share life's ups and downs. We're happy to help you find the right fit for you.
What else is available?
So glad you asked! Check out the variety of opportunities for you and your entire family to grow closer to God and to get to know others beyond Sunday morning worship.
Is there anything else I should know?
Guests are always welcome, and you will not be singled out, put on the spot, or spammed in any way.
Whenever you need us, feel free to reach out using the communication card in our app, or simply text "Welcome" to 972.449.4393. You can also stop by any of our Welcome Desks to chat with someone in person. These points of contact are here to better serve you and provide information for any questions you might have, offer words of prayer, or share details about our upcoming events or resources. Our dedicated ministers and volunteers are always available and eager to meet you, and they are more than happy to address any concerns or inquiries you may have.
Digging Deeper
HOW DO I get connected at FBC Allen?
Maybe you have questions about spiritual life, faith, or baptism. Perhaps you're trying to meet and connect with others or find a place to volunteer. Maybe you'd like to meet the FBC Allen staff and learn more about what we believe as a church, or you might even be interested in church membership. If so, you are invited to attend our "Next Steps" group. This groups meets once a quarter to encourage and discover your next step.
In this small gathering, our staff will share how to best connect with you in the most important way. We will share our stories and the vision for what we're passionate about at FBC Allen and will point you toward the following steps on your journey.
HOW DO I BEGIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?
Beginning a new relationship
What are your vision, mission, and core values?
FBC Allen is more than just a building – it's a community of people who are dedicated to knowing, loving, obeying, and spreading the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sometimes, we come together within our walls for spiritual growth, support, prayer, and fellowship. At other times, our mission leads us beyond our physical boundaries to share the Good News of Jesus in our community and around the world.
How do I join FBC Allen?
FBC Allen is not a building but a family of believers in Jesus Christ. You can become a member of the church in one of four ways:
1. Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior and be baptized by immersion.
2. If you have already accepted Jesus but have not been baptized by immersion, follow Him in believer's baptism.
3. Transfer of membership by letter from another Baptist church.
4. Statement of having previously accepted Christ and experienced baptism by immersion as a member of another Baptist or Bible-teaching church.
Do you have more questions about baptism and church membership?
Can't find what you need here? Please feel free to contact the church office during the week at 972.727.8241 or visit our Welcome Desk in the Rotunda on Sunday mornings for assistance.