ABOUT US

"The great purpose toward which each human life is drawn is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. Each member of the church glorifies God by recognizing and naming His glory, which is the manifestation and revelation of His own nature." From The Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith.

 

That may be a lot to take in, but this statement paints a beautiful and true picture of what it means to live in God's world as His child. God cares for us, so we care for each other. God sought us when we ran from Him, but now, as His children, we enjoy the Father's heart and share it with our neighbors. It's a beautiful Gospel truth that shapes our identity. 

WHO WE ARE

THE BIBLE DEFINES OUR IDENTITY

Our Mission & Values

Grounded Biblically, we....

     Love Genuinely

     Pray Expectantly

     Follow Courageously

     Share Extravgantly

        .....Because of Jesus

Our Vision

God's Purpose in Every Life

Our Strategies

To Achieve God''s Purpose in Every Life....

     We will be The Church Gathered.

     We will be The Church Scattered.

     We will be The Church Transformed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

WE HAVE JESUS, HE HAS US

Purpose
God's Word
Trinity
Incarnation
God's Grace in Christ
Election
Covenant Life in the Church
Faithful Stewardship of All of Life
Sanctity of Life
Covenant Marriage

OUR HISTORY

A GREAT HERITAGE

Our story is one of a homestead. Why?

 

A homestead is a cluster of homes and families, built to provide security, shelter, and a sense of home for those in the community and passers-by.

 

Not long after the railroad transformed a White River camp into the bustling little town of Branson, the Old Stone Church was built. Gospel preaching had created the Presbyterian congregation, and the congregation worked with the townspeople to create the church.  People donated the land, lumber, and labor. They gave or raised what they could for the project – even children chipped in by picking and selling wild berries.  Together, more than a church building was built.

 

OUR PASTOR

Rev. Tom Willcox

Lead Pastor

Pastor Tom became a Christian as a highschool student and was actively involved in Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship through the end of his college years. After a few years in the business world, Pastor Tom received a call to full-time pastoral ministry. He is married to Raylene, who is an RN and an ECO pastor and currently runs the Palliative Care department at Cox Branson. Tom and Raylene love spending time with their children and grandchildren and their two dogs Abby and Lasha. 

OUT STAFF

Positions Open

Director of Worship Arts

Leader of Students & Young Family Outreach

THIS POSITION IS PRESENTLY UNFILLED

 

The picture above is just a filler to hold the space open.

 

PAUL HARMS is presently serving as our interm Worship Minister

Meg Pyron

Office Administrator

Meg transplanted from Maryland in the early 1970’s to attend School of the Ozarks (now College of the Ozarks) where she met and married Greg.  Over the last 40-plus years, their home has been filled with multi-generational chaos as family and friends experience her reflection of God’s love for all who enter.  Meg’s call to active ministry through employment with FPC Branson has taken full advantage of her Mass Communications degree, affording countless opportunities to grow in faith and discipleship.

SUPPORT STAFF

Marcia Schemper-Carlock

Organist

Greg Pyron

Director of Maintenance

WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!