First Church
Who We Are
Exalting Jesus, Evangelizing our world, Edifying One Another
First Church-Athens is a United Pentecostal congregation dedicated to worshipping the Lord Jesus in Spirit and Truth.
Contact
Our Services
Service Times
Sunday
- 09:45am - Sunday School
- 10:30am - Worship and the Word
Tuesday
- 06:30pm - Prayer
Wednesday
- 07:00pm - Worship & the Word
- 07:00pm - The Direction Youth Ministry
Thursday
- 06:30pm - ExCell Bible Class
Leadership
Rick Craft
Pastor Craft first attended the church as a teenager. After a nine year ministry in St. Louis, MO he returned to First Church in 1984. He has served as Pastor since 1988.
Pastor Craft has B.S., M.A. and EdD degrees in Education, Administration and Community Education. He is currently enrolled in an MTS program. He is committed to his family, his church and his community. He has served in numerous State and National positions as part of the UPCI.