our mission

to help people find and follow jesus

Core Values


WHAT WE BELIEVE

  • The Bible is the expressed Word of God comprised of the Old and New Testament and is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice, the perfect guide for all matters of life. It cannot be added to, subtracted from, or superseded in any regard.

    II Timothy 3:16 - Psalms 119:89-91 - II Peter 1:20-21

  • God, all-loving Creator of the heavens and the earth, eternally exists in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    Genesis 1:1-26 - John 1:1-2 - John 4:24 - Romans 1:19-20 - Ephesians 4:5-6

  • Jesus is the eternal and second person of the Trinity.  Though fully divine, He became fully human. He was born of the virgin Mary and lived a sinless life. He was crucified for crimes He didn't commit, and through  His resurrection, freed all people from the power of sin and death. He will return again, ushering in the eternal Kingdom of God. All who respond to the work and teachings of Jesus by a personal belief that issues forth in personal obedience to Jesus and His teachings will live forever with Him.

    Matthew 1:18-25 - John 1:1 - John 12:44-45 - Romans 9:5

  • Salvation is a free gift from God. It is God's desire for all humanity to be in right relationship with Him. In turning from a self-centered life and turning to God and accepting the work Christ accomplished in His death and resurrection, one receives new and eternal life. All people are born separated from God and in need of salvation.

    John 3:16-17 - John 14:6 - Ephesians 2:8-10 - I Timothy 2:4 - I John 2:2

  • The Holy Spirit is the eternal and third person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit continually draws men and women closer to God. Being marked by the Holy Spirit as children of God, believers are encouraged, transformed to be like Christ, convicted of sin and empowered to serve others. The Holy Spirit bears fruit in our life, and gives us gifts for ministry. 

    John 14:16-17 - John 16:5-15 - Romans 8:9-11 - I Corinthians 12:1-31 - Galatians 5:22-23

  • Unity is essential to the body of believers, the Church. Though there are many expressions of the Church in our world, there is only one universal Church, made up of all who have received Jesus Christ as Lord. The Church exists to be the body of Christ in the world today.

    Romans 12:4-5 - Ephesians 2:19-27 - Ephesians 4:11-16

MEET OUR STAFF


Senior pastor


BRANDON HOLBROOK

Brandon was born and raised in Kentucky. He met his wife at a local Bible Study while in high school. Brandon and Corie were married in 2006 and are blessed with 3 children: Annabelle, Cohen and Nora. Before serving at Germantown FCOG in 2018, Pastor Brandon served at Christ Church in Wichita, KS. and Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City, OK. Pastor Brandon loves to help people find and follow Jesus through teaching, preaching and trips to the Holy Land.

Pastoral Care & Missions PastoR

Ruby Harp

Ruby has lived in Germantown her entire life. Since her college years, she has served in various positions at First Church of God, while also working at the local bank for 33 years until retirement.  In 2007, Ruby was ordained, and she currently serves as the church treasurer. She has been passionate about missions and helping people since 1968 and has traveled the world extensively. 

Director of Elementary Education

and Family event coordinator

Bev Cox

Bev has served in our kids ministry and has directed Vacation Bible School (VBS) since 2021. She officially joined the staff in February of 2024. She is retired from Brookville School after 32 years of teaching. Bev and her husband Roger have been married for 46 years. They have 3 grown children and 11 grandkids. Along with her commitment to children and families, she also has a passion for missions. She serves on the missions board and was blessed to go on several mission trips to Haiti.

beyond the walls

outreach director

becky wetzel

Becky has been our Beyond the Walls Director since 2009 and is also our assistant office administrator. She has also served in many other various ministries of the church through the years.  Becky and her husband Tom have been married for 40 years.  She has one grown daughter in North Carolina and 2 grandchildren. Becky has a heart to reach out to others by showing them the love of Jesus.

office administrator

paula north

Paula is originally from Centerville, Ohio. She lived in Nashville, TN for 6 years before moving back to this area. Paula and her husband Paul have been married for 31 years. They have 4 grown children and 10 grandkids. She served as our church custodian for 7 years before becoming the office administrator in January of 2017.