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Rev. Christopher L. Rogers Sr. Senior Pastor from

Rev. Christopher L. Rogers Sr. Senior Pastor

BelovedFaithFamilyandFriends, Graceandpeacetoyouinthematchless,marvelous,andmightynameofourLordandSavior,Jesus Christ!

Today, we stand in holy awe and heartfelt gratitude as we celebrate 179 years of God’s unfailing faithfulness to the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield. Founded in 1846 by men and women born into the chains of slavery but reborn in the freedom of Christ, this congregation stands as living proof that what God births, God sustains. Just seventy years after the founding of this nation, our ancestors,withcallousedhandsandcourageoushearts,builtahouseofworshipthattimecouldnot silenceandtrialscouldnotshake.

Through war and peace, through sorrow and success, through pandemics and progress, the Lord has indeed been our “dwelling place in all generations”. Each brick, each prayer, each act of faith laidbythosewhocamebeforeushasformedasacredfoundationuponwhichwenowstand,notin pride,butinprofoundgratitude. Theirprayersbecameourpillars;theirpainbecameourplatform; their perseverance became our proof that what God births, God sustains. We are the fruit of their faith,theevidenceoftheirendurance,andthecontinuationoftheircalling.

This year’s theme, “Faithful Foundations, Fresh Fire”, invites us not only to honor our past but to ignite our future. The same God who steadied their hands is now stirring our hearts to move forwardinfaithwithrenewedpassion,purpose,andpower. ThesameGodwhofueledtheirfaithis fanning our fire today, with holy boldness, renewed vision, and revived hearts. Our foundation is firm,butourflamemustburnanew. FortheGodwhowasfaithfulthenisstillfaithfulnow,calling us to be torchbearers of truth, ambassadors of grace, and builders of His Kingdom for generations yetunborn.

So let us celebrate with joy, worship with wonder, and serve with unwavering devotion, knowing thatourhistoryisHisstoryandourfutureissecurelyheldinHishands.

TotheGodofourpast,ourpresent,andourpromise,beallglory,honor,andpraise. ThesameGod whobroughtusthroughwillnowtakeusbeyond! Thebestisyettocome! Withheartfeltlove,

PastorChris

Sunday, November 16, 2025

“Faithful Foundations, Fresh Fire”

~Celebrating 179 Years of Grace, Growth, and God’s Glory~

Lord, You Have Been Our Dwelling Place In All Generations. Psalm 90:1

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PastorJamesA.Terrance,Jr. FriendshipBaptistChurch-KansasCity,MO

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GUEST PREACHER

PASTOR JAMES A. TERRANCE, JR.

SENIOR PASTOR

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

KANSAS CITY, MO

. is a prophetic pastor, passionate leader, and preaching the Word of God. He has made it his to cultivate their God-given talents through the development of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. His heart is for reaching and transforming the lives of those marginalized within the community.

For the past 22 years, Pastor Terrance has faithfully served as the visionary Senior Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Pastor Terrance holds a degree in Liberal Studies from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and earned his Master of Divinity Degree with Honors from Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Kansas. He has also been awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Western Baptist Bible College.

Pastor Terrance and his beloved wife, Prentice Adrian Horton Terrance, are blessed with two children Jalen Ashton and Tyler James

1846 A group of slaves in the Chesterfield area attend worship with their owners in the rear of the church. First Baptist Church of Chesterfield is established in a grassy field a few miles off the banks of the Missouri River. Men and women walk miles and labor tirelessly clearing the land and hewing logs to construct the log cabin building. The building is used for worship and as a school.

1870 A young congregation builds its second, larger log cabin building.

1875 Property is legally granted to the slaves.

1878 Rally Day, a time for mass baptisms, fellowship, witnessing, and feasting, begins.

1911 Third house of worship is built under Reverend Baines.

1975 New edifice erected under Reverend Theoplis Peoples, Jr., in June. New ministries were initiated, including the introduction of Evangelism Training.

1984 Church initiates two morning worship services to accommodate the growing membership.

1987 Reverend Darryl C. Johnson becomes Pastor. Mid-week Bible Study begins.

1990 Reverend Robert F. Loggins becomes Pastor. Church acquires 11 acres of land on Wild Horse Creek Rd.

1996 17103 Wild Horse Creek Road edifice is completed.

1997 Reverend Clarence Dowell serves as Interim Pastor.

1999 Memorial Park is developed and dedicated at the site of the former church building.

2000 Dr. T.D. Stubblefield becomes Pastor. Church experiences dramatic increases in Christian Education participation.

2002 The long-awaited Library/Media Ministry is formally dedicated during the 155th Church Anniversary Celebration.

2003 “Seven Transforming Initiatives” adopted, solidifying FBCC’s commitment to its vision.

2005 Youth Room is unveiled and dedicated. Global Reach Unity Corporation, a 501c3 organization is established. Financial support is provided for Tsunami Relief, Hurricane Katrina Relief, and construction of a new church facility in Cape Town, South Africa.

2006 Minister Michael Douglas, Jr. is hired as first Youth Pastor. The weekly Radio Ministry Outreach (Forward in Faith) is launched on KSIV 91.5 FM.

2007 The First Annual Family and Friends Day (formerly Rally Day) is observed with 553 in attendance.

2008 Seventeen (17) FBCC members & friends take the first mission trip to South Africa. In response to the economic crisis, FBCC launches 163 Touches of Love Delivered (T.O.L.D.). 217 families received assistance.

2009 Minister Christopher Rogers is hired as the Assistant to the Pastor for Ministry Support and Administration.

2011 First Fall Family Festival is held with over 700 participants enjoying the festivities. The Bridge to the Future (BTTF) initiative is launched to secure needed improvements and upgrades for the church campus.

2012 Minister Carlos Smith is hired as Youth Pastor. Bridge to the Future (BTTF) materializes via media and technology improvements that enhance the worship experience.

2013 Purchase of Southwest Extension Property (formerly known as Ruppel Property). Youth Ministry World Changers Trip to Philadelphia, PA. Hosted and graduated first class of Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University.

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2014 FBCC hosted BOTT Radio “An Evening with Dr. Tony Evans” with over 900 in attendance. TheYouth Ministry takesWorld ChangersTriptoPuertoRico.

2015WeeklyRadioMinistryOutreach(ForwardinFaith)begins10thyearofbroadcastingtoSt.Louisregion.DebtonSouthwest Extension(formerlyRuppelProperty)isretired,andmortgageburned.

2016Rev.ChristopherRogersbecomesthechurch’sfirstAssistantPastor.Adopt-a-Schoolinitiativelaunchedinpartnershipw/Kirk oftheHillsPresbyterianChurch.Debtonmainfacilityretiredandmortgageburned.

2017Rev.CarlosSmithpromotedtoAssociatePastorofChristianLifeEnrichmentandStudentMinistries.AdoptionofFive-Year Strategic Plan. Completion of a $600K Capital Improvement Project with record contributions made to community outreach, disasterrelief,andglobalmissions.HostedFallRevivalwithRev.TerryAnderson,Houston,TX.

2018Hostedthefirst“DivineNine”RecognitionduringAfricanAmericanHistoryMonth,YouthWorldChangerstraveledtoHouston,TX,tohelp theneedy.ProstateCancerOvercomerRecognitionDayandtheMusicandFineArtsMinistry’s FestivalofPraiseprovidedmoreunforgettable momentsinministry.

2019TheKevinandPhyllisAndersonLeadershipEndowmentScholarshipFund($100kgift)wasestablishedtosupportdeserving college-boundstudents.HostedFallRevivalwithguestpastor,H.B.Charles,Jr.fromJacksonville,FL.Thenewplaygroundwas dedicated,andtheLegacyParkhistoricalmarkerwasunveiled.

2020 Celebrated the 20th Pastoral Anniversary & Retirement for Dr. T. D. & Sis. Judy Stubblefield. Dr. Stubblefield was named PastorEmeritus,andthestaffdrivewaywasnamedtheDr.T.D.StubblefieldWayinhishonor.Rev.ChristopherL.Rogers,Sr.was unanimously selected to serve as the Interim Pastor. FBCC smoothly transitioned to the Online Campus platform for Sunday MorningWorshipandweeklyChristianeducationclassesduetotheCOVID-19pandemic.

2021 The Pastoral Search Committee was elected to begin the search for FBCC’s next Senior Pastor. Partnered with At Home Healthcareand100BlackMentohostanon-siteCOVID-19VaccinationClinic,administeringover1,100vaccinations.Returnedtoinperson worship on Resurrection Sunday. Honored FBCC “Frontline Heroes” through the Triumphant Awards for their dedicated serviceduringtheglobalpandemic.

2022ElectedRev.ChristopherL.Rogers,Sr.,asthe21stPastorofFBCC.TheMediaTeamlaunchedtheFaithHappeningsonlinepreandpost-show,highlightingministryeventsandmemberachievements.SundaySchoolresumedbothin-personandonlineclasses.

2023 Installed Rev. Rogers as Senior Pastor. The Pastoral Installation Celebration included a Luncheon for Lady Tamra and four dynamicworshipservices,withtheinstallationmessagepreachedbyPastorBryanL.CarterofConcordChurch(Dallas,TX).Hosted the first Family Fest church picnic post-pandemic, welcoming over 350 attendees. Over 150 members participated in listening sessionswithPastorRogerstoshareideasforadvancingFBCC’smissionandshapingourmandateasweConnect,Grow&Serve.

2024CelebratedPastorRogers’firstPastoralAnniversary.Honoredlong-timemember,Bro.CharlesSmallwoodformorethan45 yearsoffaithfulservice.PastorRogersordainedsixnewDeaconsandhostedtheinauguralConversationswithPastorChrisonfaith andmentalhealth.CampAngelreturnedaftera10-yearhiatus,serving33children.FBCC’sOutreacheffortscontributedmorethan $10,000totheHoustonHurricaneReliefFund.

2025UnveiledFBCC’snewmodernblueandorangelogoandlaunchedaredesignedchurchwebsite.ResurrectionCelebration2025 began with our first Community Easter Egg Hunt, which drew over 160 people. Introduced three new ministries: Fellowship of ChristianAdultSingles(FOCAS),NewMemberAssimilationTeam,andiServe.The2025EvangelismClassbecamethelargestinover adecadewith17graduates,followedbythelaunchofEvangelism201:BuildingDisciples. FBCCestablishedaTornadoReliefSupport Fund,donatingover$30,000andmanyvolunteerhourstoaidNorthSt.LouisCityresidentsaffectedbythedevastatingtornado. Hostedatwo-day,MadetoLastCouplesConference,featuringguestspeakersPastorBryanandLadyStephanieCarter,highlighted byanelegantall-white“EnBlanc”Soirée.Debutedtwonewbillboards:Hwy.40eastof WinghavenBlvd.&1-70eastatEarthCityEXP.