First Christian Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pulpit / staff not surfaced on fetched homepage (verify with church)

Founded 1903 (organized by Rev. Tom Smith of Texas Christian Missionary Society with 26 charter members; original sanctuary 1905-06 at 6th & Avenue E)

Denomination Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Service Times Sunday 9:30 AM - 10:35 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website jcfirstchristian.org/

Pastor Credentials Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) ministerial credential presumed

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Stone-Campbell creedal-minimalist inheritance; congregation-specific Christology not surfaced.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Christian Church (DoC) abandoned inerrancy framework post-1968 Restructure.

WARNING!

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not surfaced on website.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Stone-Campbell baptismal regeneration heritage; broadly latitudinarian post-Restructure.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

DoC ordains women; affirms same-sex marriage/ordination via General Assembly resolutions.

WARNING!

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Staff/pastor not surfaced on fetched homepage; staff page returned 404.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Sunday worship; preaching style not surfaced.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

DoC denominational participation presumed (region: Southwest).

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

DoC General Assembly affirming framework on sexuality.

WARNING!

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) — mainline denomination post-1968 Restructure.

WARNING!

Assessment

President Lyndon B. Johnson considered the First Christian Church in Johnson City TX his "home church." LBJ was baptized in 1923 at age 14 during a Pedernales River revival hosted by this congregation, joining the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on the conviction that the Disciples' beliefs aligned with his views (he had been raised in Baptist churches). The congregation was organized in 1903; the original sanctuary stood at 6th & Avenue E and the present church is at 401 E Cypress. Currently a Christian Church (DoC) congregation, reflecting the denomination's 1968 Restructure into mainline polity and subsequent affirming positions. Listed here for civic/political historical significance.

MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://jcfirstchristian.org/ on 2026-05-16 — confirmed 401 E Cypress, Johnson City TX 78636 address (NOT the same-named First Christian Church at fcc-jc.org which is in Johnson City TENNESSEE — separate church, do not confuse). Founding 1903 + original 6th/Avenue E sanctuary per Texas Historical Commission Atlas marker 5031001712. LBJ home-church attachment per official LBJ Presidential Library biographical material on his religion. Pastor name not surfaced on homepage and staff URL returned 404; mark for follow-up. [2026-05-19] MOOP rubric: Disciples of Christ — affirming since 2013. Already rated red.

No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.

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