About Us
History
What started as a few people meeting in a garage on Carlyle Street, in the 1970's, has since grown to a couple hundred meeting together to worship their Creator. While the setting has changed for First Evangelical Free Church, the welcoming attitude of the people has not. The church has become a vital part of the Las Cruces community and is now in the process of relocating to a larger facility on Dripping Spring Road.
Our Mission Statement:
Knowing God and His Word; Growing in Community and Service (click on the mission statement for more)
Church Staff:
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John Powell, originally from Michigan, has served as senior pastor of First Evangelical Free Church since 1980. Along with the many ministries and services he provides the church, he is also active in the community, especially with his work in bringing Christian radio to the Las Cruces and Juarez areas through Moody Broadcasting and Spanish Radio Manatial. His family includes his wife, Mary Lou, and two adult children. |
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Gordon Douglas moved from California to Las Cruces in 1989 to take a position in family ministries at First Evangelical Free Church. Some of his work includes involvement with Christian Education programs; worship, College & Career ministries of the church. Teaching, training and team building are his ministry emphases at present. He is happily married to his wife, Kathy. They have four adult daughters (and two sons-in-law). |
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Matt Olson grew up in Las Cruces. He is a graduate of NMSU. So Matt is right at home ministering here at First EFC. He is married to Marissa. Together they have a passion to minister to youth. |
David Reyes grew up in Juarez, Mexico. After working for years in the automotive industry he felt God calling him into ministry. Since 2009 David along with his wife, Ruth, have been planting a spanish speaking church in Las Cruces. They have a son and a daugther.
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We are proud to sponsor and maintain KMBN 89.7. Click this link for more information about the Moody Boadcasting Network.
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