Who We Are
Faith Bible Church is people rather than programs.
Our commitment is to “depend on Christ” as we train, care for, and serve people.
It is our desire to know God and to make Him known.
Our prayer is that men and women from every walk of life might see Jesus in all that we do. We welcome you to become part of our family.
Our commitment is to “depend on Christ” as we train, care for, and serve people.
It is our desire to know God and to make Him known.
Our prayer is that men and women from every walk of life might see Jesus in all that we do. We welcome you to become part of our family.
What We Believe
Mission
Our Mission – Faith Bible Church exists to glorify God through our expressed need of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and by fulfilling his “Great Commission.”
Vision
Vision – We do this by gathering for worship and the study of the Bible, taking communion and baptizing believers, prayer, having fellowship in small groups, and by stressing evangelism and missions as we make disciples, strengthen believers, and train leaders through the local church both here and around the world.
Evangelism
We believe that Jesus’ command (Matthew 28:18-20) to GO and make disciples of all nations begins here in Stark County. We then carry the saving message of Jesus’ sacrificial life, death, and resurrection to our larger Northeast Ohio Region and ultimately to the World.
We believe that the Great Commission is both a corporate and an individual mandate. This means that we encourage every believer to preach the good news about Jesus to others as they GO about their life: in their families, neighborhoods, work and school.
We believe that in order to be an effective gospel witness we have to be saturated with the love of Jesus. Before we can GO effectively, we have to understand our place in God’s big story, namely that we are not worthy of accepting or spreading Jesus’ message. Because of our sin, we are only worthy of death, hell, and destruction. Yet, God in His great love, sent Jesus to die for sinners. We believe that we are great sinners, and that Jesus is a great savior. We carry this message to others even though in ourselves we are unworthy to be ambassadors of such love. Yet, because of God’s great love, we are now sons and daughters of King Jesus. He calls us friends, not because of anything that we have done, but because of what Jesus did. It is this message that we carry, first to ourselves and then to others. Won’t you join us in His mission?
If you are reading this and are unsure of your place before a holy God. Please watch this video or reach out to one of our Pastors (see below).
We believe that the Great Commission is both a corporate and an individual mandate. This means that we encourage every believer to preach the good news about Jesus to others as they GO about their life: in their families, neighborhoods, work and school.
We believe that in order to be an effective gospel witness we have to be saturated with the love of Jesus. Before we can GO effectively, we have to understand our place in God’s big story, namely that we are not worthy of accepting or spreading Jesus’ message. Because of our sin, we are only worthy of death, hell, and destruction. Yet, God in His great love, sent Jesus to die for sinners. We believe that we are great sinners, and that Jesus is a great savior. We carry this message to others even though in ourselves we are unworthy to be ambassadors of such love. Yet, because of God’s great love, we are now sons and daughters of King Jesus. He calls us friends, not because of anything that we have done, but because of what Jesus did. It is this message that we carry, first to ourselves and then to others. Won’t you join us in His mission?
If you are reading this and are unsure of your place before a holy God. Please watch this video or reach out to one of our Pastors (see below).
Equipping - Expository Preaching
We believe that our mission is to make disciples first by spreading the gospel message via evangelism. Then it is our mission to equip the believer through the preaching and teaching of the Word of God.
At Faith Bible Church we teach the whole council of God, primarily through verse-by-verse expository preaching. We believe that the best way to learn about God is by studying His scriptures in context in a systematic manner.
We believe that Christians are called to be in community with each other and to study and grow together, in accountability, and fellowship with each other and the Holy Spirit. We practice this by gathering on Sunday mornings and corporately sitting under the preaching of qualified pastors: who lead, feed, and protect our people. We also study together in Sunday school classrooms, small group gatherings called FLOCKS and in a variety of other bible study and training opportunities throughout the week.
At Faith Bible Church we teach the whole council of God, primarily through verse-by-verse expository preaching. We believe that the best way to learn about God is by studying His scriptures in context in a systematic manner.
We believe that Christians are called to be in community with each other and to study and grow together, in accountability, and fellowship with each other and the Holy Spirit. We practice this by gathering on Sunday mornings and corporately sitting under the preaching of qualified pastors: who lead, feed, and protect our people. We also study together in Sunday school classrooms, small group gatherings called FLOCKS and in a variety of other bible study and training opportunities throughout the week.
Establishing
We believe that the work of a believer in Jesus Christ is never complete. We are called to continually be pouring ourselves into others in the discipleship model that Jesus and the early church exemplified. Older more mature believers are to teach younger Christians. We believe that as individual Christians and as a church we aren’t fully mature until we are replicating ourselves. Thus we look for opportunities to make disciples who then in turn make disciples.
Local Outreach
We believe the work of outreach is just as important in our community as it is abroad. Through ministries such as our
monthly community outreach dinner and clothing giveaway, the community fun day, food pantry, nursing home ministry, and various evangelistic studies, we try and share the love of Jesus while also bringing the good news to our neighbors and community. We also at times partner with local ministries including The Pregnancy & Parenting Center, Alliance Pregnancy Center, and others. We also join up with other like-minded churches in the area for joint worship services and outreach efforts.
monthly community outreach dinner and clothing giveaway, the community fun day, food pantry, nursing home ministry, and various evangelistic studies, we try and share the love of Jesus while also bringing the good news to our neighbors and community. We also at times partner with local ministries including The Pregnancy & Parenting Center, Alliance Pregnancy Center, and others. We also join up with other like-minded churches in the area for joint worship services and outreach efforts.
Global Missions
Our Missions strategy has been developed from our commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission primarily by supporting the planting and establishing of local churches (and the training of local leaders) as seen in the book of Acts. We currently support such work in several countries including Uganda, Spain, India, and Turkey. We also are involved, at times, in supporting international compassion efforts (which supports the ministry of specific churches) through connections we have in places like Haiti and Ukraine.
Pastors (Elders)
Mike Brown
Pastor Mike has been a member of Faith Bible Church since 2005. He became the student ministries director in January of 2006. After many years of church-based theological education, pastoral-internships, and a time of apprenticeship, he was officially ordained as a Pastor in January of 2014. Mike is married to Sheryl, they have 5 precious girls and one boy: Summer, Savannah, Sierra, Saleena, Seth and Sydnee. Mike works full time at FBC and shares the preaching responsibilities with Pastor Jared.
John Mizener
Pastor John Mizener was called to eldership in 2020. He serves the body by leading the College & Career Group, various men’s studies, and by teaching Adult Sunday School classes (including the Faith Bible Life Class). John and his wife Jen have two adult children. John works in sales and design for a custom home builder.
Carl Schmucker
Pastor Carl Schmucker became an elder at Faith Bible Church in January of 2014. He has been a member at Faith Bible Church since 1991 and has served in various capacities including director of Jr. High for many years. Carl and his wife, Linnea, have 4 adult children and 11 grandchildren. Carl works full-time as a steel worker and loves discipling men over a cup of coffee and working with wood in his worshop.
Jared Weimer
Pastor Jared has been an elder at FBC since January of 2014. He and his wife Melissa have been members of FBC since 2000 and are blessed with 4 children (3 still at home) and 1 grandson. Jared is a part-time data analyst at a bank and was trained for ministry through church-based leadership training here at Faith Bible Church. In addition to serving as co-chairman, he shares the preaching responsibilities with Pastor Mike.
Bruce Smith
Pastor Bruce Smith has been an elder since 1993. In addition to serving as co-chairman and teaching adult classes (including the Faith Bible Life Class), Bruce disciples many men the church and leads various men's studies. Bruce is retired after working over 35 years in sales. He and his wife Lil have three adult children and ten grandchildren.
Deacons
Zach Herman
