Visitors
We’re so excited that you are thinking about visiting Fellowship Bible Church! Whether you’re coming with a friend who attends Fellowship, passing through town, or looking for a new church home, we want you to have a wonderful experience at FBCA. Visiting a new church can be a little scary, especially when you don’t know what to expect. We have tried to think about what specific questions you might have when visiting our church for the first time, and the answers can be found on the following pages:
Service Times
Sunday mornings
Worship is at the core of our church. Our main worship service is at 10 am, and usually consists of about 35 minutes of music and activities followed by about 35 minutes of Bible teaching. Children join us for the first part of worship from 10 am until 10:30, when they are dismissed for a fantastic kids’ program. See the Children’s Ministry page for more info.
Nursery care is provided from 10 am until noon.
Student worship runs from 11:30 until 1 pm.
More information about our church services and childcare as well as general visitor information can be found under What to Expect.
Running from 11:30-noon in the Worship Center, Encore is something different every week. It might be an experiential activity relating to the message, an extended time of worship, a celebration of Communion, a Baptism, a time for focused prayer, a special video, or any number of other things. Encore is an “elective” worship time—you might decide to just hang out in the lobby and get to know some people, or reconnect with friends. It’s up to you!
Wednesday evenings
On Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm, we offer a series of classes called Fellowship Community Classroom. Click here to learn more.
What to Expect
We’re glad you are thinking of visiting FBCA. The information below will give you an idea about our church and will let you know what to expect from your visit.
What Kind of Church is FBCA?
Fellowship Arapaho is a non-denominational church, and, in many respects, we’re not like other churches. We try to follow the teachings of the Bible in ways that match the time and place in which we live. Our music and teaching styles are contemporary. We don’t follow a liturgy or many traditions. Our atmosphere is casual and friendly. Come as you are; Be yourself. We gather to love each other, to celebrate God, and to learn how He wants us to live our lives. Feel free to read more about our church’s commitments, values, and beliefs to learn more about what FBCA believes.
Arriving at FBCA
There is visitor parking located on the south side of the church, facing Arapaho Rd. If that side of the lot is full, there is more parking on the east side of the worship center and a large parking lot on the back side, as well.
Upon entering the worship center, you will be greeted by a member of our Greeters committee. Please tell them you are visiting! They love helping newcomers to feel more comfortable and welcome. As you walk into the middle of the room, you can fill out a name tag so others can call you by name. (This is something we ask everyone to do — even those who have attended the church for fifteen years. It helps us to know one another on a more personal level.)
Before entering the auditorium, please help yourself to a free cup of coffee or tea in the lobby. Yes, you can bring it with you into the service!
Our Worship Service
Worship is a celebration time when we thank God and honor Him. Our worship time usually consists of about 35 minutes of music and activities followed by about 35 minutes of teaching from the Bible. Children are invited to join their parents for the first part of the service, and are dismissed to the Kids’ Center for their own program at about 10:30 am. Click here for more info about kids’ activities. While children are welcome to stick around for the message, it is primarily designed for adults. At 11:15, we take a short coffee break, and then join together again for Encore at 11:30. Encore is a unique worship experience—something different every week. Click here for more info about Encore.
As a part of our worship, we collect contributions for our ministry. We don’t want you, as our guests, to feel obligated to give. We’re simply honored to worship with you, and we hope that the time you spend at our church encourages you and enriches your spiritual journey.
During the service, you can fill out a Response Card, which is located in a pocket in the back of the seats in the auditorium. By letting us know you have visited, we can invite you to our monthly lunch for anyone who is visiting or new to our church.
Nursery and Child Care
We have wonderful children’s and student programs designed to specially meet the needs of each age group. Nursery care is provided in the Worship Center building, children (4yrs through 4th grade) meet in the Kids’ Center, 5th and 6th graders meet in the Fellowship House, and junior and senior high school students meet in the Student Center (see campus map). For more information about the times and ministries of each age group, please click the appropriate link below:
Directions
Fellowship Bible Church Arapaho is located on the northeast corner of Spring Creek Road and Arapaho Road, just west of Coit Road. There is visitor parking reserved next to the south entrance to the worship center (facing Arapaho). There is also additional parking on the east side of the church and a large parking lot behind the worship center. You can enter the church parking lot from Arapaho or Spring Creek. For a map of our facilities, click here.
OPEN President George Bush Turnpike
- Exit Coit Road
- Take Coit Road south for approximately 2.5 miles
- Turn right/west onto Arapaho Road
- FBCA will be on your right at the next intersection (Spring Creek Road)
I635 or Northbound 75/Central Expressway
- Exit Coit Road
- Take Coit Road north for approximately 3 miles
- Turn left/west on Arapaho Road and move to the right lane
- FBCA will be on your right at the next intersection (Spring Creek Road)
Southbound 75/Central Expressway
- Exit Collins Boulevard/Arapaho Road
- Turn right/west onto Arapaho Road
- Take Arapaho Road west for approximately 3 miles, through Coit Road
- FBCA will be on your right at the next intersection (Spring Creek Road)
Dallas North Tollway
- Exit Belt Line Road/Arapaho Road
- Turn east onto Arapaho Road
- Take Arapaho Road east for approximately 3 miles
- FBCA will be on your left at the intersection with Spring Creek Road
Campus map
Campus Map