Welcome to First Church of God

Glorifying God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission

At First Church of God, Columbia, South Carolina, we are committed to glorifying God by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurturing believers in Spirit-led holiness, and fostering the visible unity of God’s people. We also seek to offer hope through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ to all individuals so that each can experience love, acceptance, and restoration by the Holy Spirit.

As a congregation in the Church of God Reformation Movement (Anderson, Indiana), we affirm:

The Authority of Scripture.
The call to holiness.
The unity of all believers in Christ.

We also joyfully proclaim the Five Solas of the Reformation

Sola Scripture – Scripture alone is our highest authority.
Sola Gratia – We are saved by grace alone.
Sola Fide – Justified by Faith alone.
Solus Christus – Christ alone is our redeemer.
Soli Deo Gloria – All for the glory of God alone.

Our desire is to be a holy place, a united church, and a gospel witness in Columbia and beyond.

What we believe at First Church of God, Columbia, South Carolina

God: One eternal God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – Creator and Sovereign Lord.
Jesus Christ: Fully God and fully man, crucified and risen, the only way to the Father.
The Bible: Inspired, trustworthy, and sufficient for doctrine and life.
Salvation: by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Sanctification: A work of the holy Spirit making believers holy in heart and life.
The Church: The one body of Christ, composed of all true believers.
Mission: to make disciples, proclaim justice, and live out the kingdom of God.
Christ’s Return: Jesus will return bodily to judge and renew all things.