Fresh Visions Community Church
Worship Times
Wednesday
6:30 pm Prayer
7:00 pm Bible Study
Sunday
9:40 am Classes
Sunday School
11:00 am Worship Services
About Fresh Visions Church
| Mission | Core Values | What We Believe | Bylaws | Pastor | First Lady |
FVCC Mission
To clearly present the message of Jesus Christ in words and action that our community and world will be transformed.
FVCC Core Values
- Fulfill God’s command of evangelism and discipleship through family oriented fellowship and outreach
- Vibrant and victorious worship of Christ, the Savior
- Christ centered preaching and teaching
- Consistently live according to biblical principles as empowered by the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 3:20 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.”
What We Believe
- Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are inspired of God without error in the original writings and are to be regarded as supreme authority (Mathew 4:4; II Timothy 3:16)
- There is one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mathew 28:18-19)
- Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of His virgin mother and sinless (Luke 1:34-35)
- We are created in the image of God. Through Adam’s sin, all are born with a sinful nature (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:22-23)
- The Lord Jesus Christ was crucified and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. He was bodily resurrected and ascended into heaven (Mathew 28:5-7)
- Through repentance of sins and trusting in Jesus as Savior, we are born again by the Holy Spirit and become eternal children of God and promised a heavenly home with Him (I John 1:9; Romans 10:9; John 3:16; John 14:2-3)
- Those who die without a relationship with Jesus Christ are eternally lost and will suffer eternal punishment (Mathew 25:45-46; II Thessalonians 1:8-9)
- Believers should be baptized in obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ. Water baptism symbolizes Spirit baptism, identification with Christ, His church, His death, His resurrection and newness of life in Him. We believe in baptism by immersion (Mathew 3:6; Mathew 28:19-20; Romans 6:1-4)
Church By-Laws
Church by-laws
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About Pastor Roy Newman
“The man of integrity walks securely” (Proverbs 10:9, NIV)
In 1987 Roy Newman planted his roots in Springfield, Illinois. Since migrating from the State of Mississippi, he has strived to make a difference in the lives of ordinary citizens within our community.
Pastor Newman has a passion and heart for serving people and has dedicated himself to making a difference through his church life and community volunteer efforts.
Pastor Newman began preaching in 1991 and has a passion to see lives transformed through preaching and teaching of God’s Word. Ordained in 1997, Newman previously served as Youth Pastor of Union Baptist Church, Springfield, IL, for over 9 years. He also served as the Adult Men Sunday School Teacher. He is former Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Springfield Urban League. He actively serves on the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Memorial Medical Center Foundation, Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois Board and the Ministerial Alliance of Springfield and Vicinity. He has a heart to see our youth reach their maximum potential.
Pastor Newman has made a commitment to our community through his faith and volunteer efforts and is inspired by what God has in his future! He is the founding Pastor of Fresh Visions Community Church. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Mississippi Valley State University and a Master of Arts in Ministry from Lincoln Christian Seminary.
He is married to the former Jacqueline L. Jones and is the proud father of three daughters: Candace, Joele and Jailin.
About First Lady Jackie L. Newman
Jacqueline (Jackie) is a native of Springfield, Illinois and is the youngest child of seven and the proud mother of three daughters – Candace, Joele & Jailin.
Jackie is an active participant in community organizations and ministries such as:
- Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness
- Springfield/Sangamon County Continuum of Care
- Habitat for Humanity
- Illinois Women in Leadership
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- The Fantastic Jones Family Gospel Ministry Group
Jackie has a passion to make a difference in the lives of people and has committed her efforts to initiatives that promote that passion.
Jackie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management and a Master of Arts in Public Administration and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Public Administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Jackie currently serves as the Executive Director of the Springfield Housing Authority.
