KNOW...God & others through worship & fellowship GROW...in Christ through discipleship training
GO...into the world and make disciples SOW...God's Word through service
KNOW...God & others through worship & fellowship GROW...in Christ through discipleship training
GO...into the world and make disciples SOW...God's Word through service
WELCOME TO FERRY FARM BAPTIST CHURCH!
We are so excited you are interested in learning more about us.
Ferry Farm Baptist is an active community of believers who come from all over to meet in south Stafford County. We love and serve God and others.
You are welcome to dress casually or in your best for in-person worship.
We hope that you are able to visit with us in person soon.
We would love to meet you.
WE BELIEVE IN JESUS
We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, that He was conceived and born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and sacrificed Himself to be punished in substitution for sinners. By the blood of His cross and His resurrection from the dead, He obtained for us eternal redemption, the forgiveness of sins, and life everlasting. He was raised bodily and ascended to the right hand of the Father. He will return to the earth personally and visibly to consummate His kingdom. Matthew 1:18-25; John 1:1-18; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:1-28; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:10-14; Ephesians 1:7; Philippians 2:6-11; Colossians 1:15-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11;Hebrews 7:25; 9:13-15; 10:19; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 John 2:1-2.
WE BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit regenerates and forever indwells all Christians. Either subsequently or at the same moment, Jesus Christ baptizes believers in the Holy Spirit to empower believers for ministry and witness. We also believe that signs and wonders, as well as all the gifts of the Spirit described in the New Testament, are operative today and are designed to testify to the presence of the kingdom and to empower and edify the church to fulfill its calling and mission. These gifts are subject to judging and are to confirm, and never supersede, what has been revealed in the Bible. Joel 2:28; Matthew 3:11; John 1:12-13; Acts 1:8; Acts 8:14-16; John 7:37-39; Romans 8:9; 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 14:29; Eph 1:13-14; 5:18.
WE BELIEVE IN SALVATION
We believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. No ritual, work, or any other activity is required in order to be saved. This saving grace of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, also sanctifies us by enabling us to do what is pleasing in God’s sight in order that we might be progressively conformed to the image of Christ. We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever. John 1:12-13; 6:37-44; 10:25-30; Acts 16:30-31; Romans 3-4; 8:1-17,31-39; 10:8-10; 1 Corinthians 1:4–8; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Titus 3:3-7; 1 Peter 1:5; 1 John 1:7,9.
Salvation (Latin salvatio; Greek sōtēria; Hebrew yeshu'ah[citation needed]) is being saved or protected from harm or being saved or delivered from some dire situation. In religion, salvation is stated as the saving of the soul from sin and its consequences.
WE BELIEVE IN SALVATION, BAPTISM AND THE CHURCH
We believe that water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are to be observed until the time of Christ’s return. They are not a means of salvation. Baptism in water is by immersion and a direct commandment of our Lord for believers only. Water baptism is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in death, burial and resurrection. Matthew 26:26-29; 28:19; Acts 8:36-39; Romans 6:3-11; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34; Col 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21.
We believe that the church is God’s primary instrument through which He is fulfilling His redemptive purposes in the earth. To equip the saints for the work of ministry, God has given apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, pastoral and teaching gifts to the church. We also affirm the priesthood of all believers and the importance of every Christian being joined with and actively involved in a local community of the saints. God has called the church to preach the gospel to all nations, and especially to remember the poor and to minister to their needs through sacrificial giving and practical service. Matthew 16:17-19; Acts 2:17-18,42; Ephesians 3:14-21; 4:11-16; 1 Timothy 2:11-15; Hebrews 10:23-25; 1 Peter 2:4-5,9-10.
A more in-depth look at what we believe can be found in the Baptist Faith & Message (1963).
BAPTIST GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA (BGAV) was established in 1823 and it has always existed to “furnish the Baptist churches of Virginia a medium of cooperation for the propagation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and for the advancement of the Redeemer's Kingdom by all methods in accord with the Word of God.”
MEET OUR STAFF
John Eure
Lead Pastor
John moved to Virginia in 2001 and has been Ferry Farm’s lead pastor since November 2014. Originally from northeast North Carolina, he has served in church ministry for over 40 years and as a lead pastor since 1989. John and his wife have two teenage children.
Amy Burcher
Worship Arts Pastor
Amy and her husband Dan have been living in Fredericksburg since 1997 where they have raised their three children. After graduating from the School of Music at James Madison University, Amy has held church positions such as instrumentalist, vocalist, music director, and Director of Music Ministries. She has also spent the last 33 years as a music teacher in our community, churches,
and in her home studio.
Jamie Gardner
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Jamie and her husband Chadd are lifelong residents of Stafford County where they raise their two children, Olivia and CJ. Jamie has worked in education for many years and has served as a Children's Ministry leader for over 10 years. Jamie loves to volunteer in her community and has served as a scout leader in both Girl and Boy Scouts for nearly 8 years. Helping children build a strong love for Christ and a healthy foundation of service and education are important and in the front of all she does.
Jasmin Spanovich
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Jasmin has been in the Fredericksburg area since 2017 and lives here with her husband and two children. She has been in education for 7 years and enjoys interacting with kids of all ages. She loves to spend time outside and explore Virginia and the surrounding areas. Walking alongside the youth in their individual faith journeys is something that is very important to Jasmin.
Sherri Hall
Office Administrator
Sherri began working at FFBC in 2018. She is an active member of Mountain View Baptist Church where she works as Church Ministries Coordinator. She enjoys spending her free time with her four adult daughters and being a year-round volunteer for
Operation Christmas Child and an
ambassador for Choices Women's Center.
Duane DeHart
Worship Arts Pastor Emeritus
Duane was our Worship Arts Pastor from 1989-2017.
Paige Young
Pastor Emeritus
Paige was our Lead Pastor from
1963-2007.