Mission:

As a congregation, the First Christian church of Ponca City is committed:

To help the congregation grow and mature in their personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

To fulfill the "great commission" through service and witness to the community.

To foster an inviting and nurturing environment for the congregation to grow.

To focus on the current and future needs and expectations of the younger generation; designing programs and facilities appropriate to serve them.

To provide a facility that is adaptable and convenient to meet the needs of the congregation and those in the community we serve.

To explore change in a way that maintains the timeless message of God’s love while moving to new ways of expressing and experiencing that love.

To nurture, stimulate and celebrate a congregation of Christian leaders who share their skills in their homes, our church and our community.

To uplift, enliven and inspire through music that caresses the soul’s communion with the Creator

History:

The First Christian Church, Ponca City, had its beginning in October 1893, when a small group began to meet in a store building.  Not being content to worship without a permanent place, a church building was purchased and in 1895 was moved to Third and Central.  It remained there until 1905 and was known as The Central Avenue Christian Church.

In 1923 ground breaking services were held for the current sanctuary located at 5th and Cleveland.  The educational building and the Chapel were added in 1951.  A major renovation was completed in 2004 which allowed accessibility and better usage of the existing building.