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Welcome to the Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) blog! Here, you will find up-to-date posts on our latest church news, interesting articles related to the Christian faith, explanations of common key doctrinal questions, and more. Be sure to check back with us regularly to see our very latest posts!


Wisdom, Tactics, and Gospel Conversations

“For years, fear kept me silent, but God used Greg Koukl’s Tactics and Street Smarts to equip me with confidence and compassion in sharing my faith,” admitted Samuel Paulraj.

Explore with him how apologetics—being grounded in Scripture and guided by strategic questions—can transform timid believers into bold ambassadors for Christ.

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The Best Books I Read in 2024

“The key to reading is to read books that you are keenly interested in.”

In 2024, with the flexibility that came after completing his doctorate, Pastor DeAngelo explored a variety of topics—theology, history, biography, fiction, leadership, and more.

Setting a goal of 52 books, he ended the year having read 56.

Here are Pastor D’s favorites from what he read in 2024!

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The Unbreakable Love of Christ

Feb 13, 2025, Christian Living

George Matheson, a 19th-century Scottish minister, preached and wrote extensively, but his most enduring legacy is the beloved hymn, “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go,” penned in 1882.

With its simplicity, deep devotion, and Christ-centered focus, this hymn has long been a favorite of mine—not only for its rich theology but also for the emotional story behind its creation.

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Ordinary Men, Extraordinary God: Remembering the Five

Jan 08, 2025, Christian Living

On January 8, 1956, five young missionaries gave their lives while reaching out to the Waodani (Auca) people of Ecuador.

Their story is a powerful testimony of sacrifice and unwavering obedience to Christ’s call to make disciples of all nations.

Despite knowing the risks, these men pressed on, driven by the love of Christ and the conviction that no life is beyond the transforming power of the Gospel.

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Make Habits, Not Resolutions

Jan 03, 2025, News and Updates

Every year, as the calendar flips to January, we find ourselves swept up in the tradition of setting resolutions.

Lose weight. Read more. Save money.

While these are worthwhile pursuits, how often do they fizzle out by February?

As Christians, we are called to something deeper than fleeting resolutions.

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Our purpose is to make much of our Lord Jesus Christ and His gospel through the preaching of His Word and the making of disciples. At Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) we teach the Bible in order to facilitate spiritual growth in all of God’s people and to provide opportunities for Christian fellowship. God has graciously used Friendship to further His work both locally and across the globe since 1965.