About Our Church
More of God. More of life. Faith Life Church is all about people helping each other experience the good life. New Here?Give OnlineOur Mission & Vision
Our vision and mission is to help connect people to faith
Launched in 1995 as a small basement Bible study led by Gary and Drenda Keesee, Faith Life Church has always been a close-knit gathering of people who wanted something more. More impact. More purpose. More of God. More of life. That’s why Faith Life Church is still about people helping each other experience the good life.
To us, that’s a life full of purposeful service, meaningful relationships and God-centered passion. We want The Now Center to be a place that you can come home to time and time again. So kick back, relax, and welcome to our family.
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Our Beliefs & Values
The Scriptures
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, is what we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (I Thessalonians 2:13, II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:21).
The Godhead
Our God is one but is manifested in three persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit being co-equal (I John 5:7). God the Father is greater than all, the Source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 1:14; 14:28; 16:28). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal (John 15:26).
Man – His Fall & Redemption
Man is a created being, made in the likeness and the image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and to give His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God (I John 3:8). Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, which is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Ephesians 2:8).
Eternal Life & New Birth
Man’s first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that works repentance. The new birth is necessary to all men, and when fulfilled, it produces eternal life (John 3:3-5, II Corinthians 7:10, I John 5:12).
Water Baptism
Baptism in water by immersion is a direct commandment of our Lord and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matthew 28:19, Acts 8:36 -39, Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12). The following recommendation regarding the water baptismal formula is adopted: “On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen.”
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matthew 3:11, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8; 2:4; 2:38-39; 19:1-7).
Sanctification
Healing is for the physical ills of the human body. It is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (Isaiah 53:4-5, Matthew 8:17, Mark 16:18, James 5:14-16, I Peter 2:24).
Divine Healing
Healing is for the physical ills of the human body. It is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (Isaiah 53:4-5, Matthew 8:17, Mark 16:18, James 5:14-16, I Peter 2:24).
Resurrection of the Just & the Return of Our Lord
The angels said, “This same Jesus…shall so come in like manner…” (Acts 1:11). His coming is imminent. When He comes, “… the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air…” (I Thessalonians 4:16-17). Following the tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Then, together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign for a thousand years (Revelation 20:6).
Hell & Eternal Retribution
The one who physically dies in his sins without Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the Lake of Fire, and therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The Lake of Fire is literal. The terms “eternal” and “everlasting” used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the Lake of Fire carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the presence of God (Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 19:20).
Who We Are
Our Team & Leadership
Our Pastors: Gary & Drenda Keesee
Pastors
Over 20 years ago, Pastors Gary and Drenda created Faith Life Church with the goal of creating a close-knit gathering of people who wanted something more from life. More impact. More purpose. More of God. Now, Faith Life Church consists of more than 3,000 members as well as a thriving T.V. ministry and various global outreach programs.
PASTORS TIM & ALECIA KEESEE
Executive Pastors
Pastors Tim and Alecia are the executive pastors at Faith Life Church and the youth pastors for XM teens. They have a deep passion for reaching the younger generation and mentoring people toward their best lives through small groups. When they are not spending time with their two beautiful children, Donny and Cadence, they enjoy the outdoors and spending time with close friends.
PASTOR AMY FREUDIGER
Worship Leader
As an author, speaker, worship leader, and singer/songwriter, Amy Keesee Freudiger has a passion to see people encounter the presence of the Living God, just as she did when she was miraculously and instantly healed of a 13-pound tumor. Not only is she a strong and passionate leader, but also she is a wonderful wife to her husband, Jason, and a great mother to three beautiful children, Journey, Dawson, and Revere.
PASTORS RON & Cindy FARBER
Directors of Pastoral Care
Pastors Ron and Cindy are wonderful, compassionate mentors to the Faith Life Church family and the community. They ensure that the needs of our church members are taken care of, whether it’s through prayer, encouragement, guidance, or other forms of assistance.
PASTOR JON PATTON
Student Ministries’ Pastor
Pastor Jon is passionate about helping children and teens experience God and commit to living lives in pursuit of Christ. He loves spending time with his wife, Polly, and two children, Ivory and Shiloh. He also enjoys health, fitness, and competing in athletic events.
RICH HADDIX
Outreach Director
Rich oversees and organizes all of the small groups and community outreach programs. He loves spending time with his wife, Kristy, and their two beautiful daughters, Cora and Lana.
SARAH AND STEPHEN TRAYLOR
Assimilation Directors
Growth Track, Dream Team, Home Education
Stephen and Sarah oversee and organize all of the incredible Dream Teams and Growth Track sessions at Faith Life Church. In addition to being our favorite Aussie, Sarah enjoys CrossFit classes and spending time at the beach. Stephen is our chief pilot, which means he is responsible for taking our pastors all over the world so they can share the Gospel!
Next Steps
Groups
Serving
Baptism
Dream Team
Baby Dedication
Kingdom Track