ABOUT US
Our Mission
We are the only Disciples of Christ congregation in Baton Rouge, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.You
What you bring and how you encounter God's presence in your life is important. We're ready to listen to you.
Us
We value children and youth. We support families of all arrangements. We believe in reaching out and connecting with the wider community. We are committed to growing spiritually.GOD
We believe in the essential one-ness of all Christians in Christ's body. We believe that we are Christians only, but we are not the only Christians.Our Beliefs
This is how we express our vision to be a faithful, growing church demonstrating true community, deep Christian spirituality, and a passion for justice:
Loving God. Loving People.
Clergy & Staff
The church office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Please call us at 225-926-4175, or email us, here.
Brenda Hilgendorf
Brenda has served as Administrative Professional since October 1985. Originally from Illinois, she and her husband, Jerry, have been in Baton Rouge since the mid-1980s. They have three children and eight grandchildren. In addition to ensuring that the wheels of the church run smoothly as bookkeeper, Brenda enjoys reading, watching movies, playing Pokeno, and spending time with her family.
Aaron Turnipseed
In addition to serving as Director of Music at FCC, Aaron, a native of Baton Rouge, is the Music Technology teacher at Istrouma Middle Magnet School. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Southeastern Louisiana University in Music Performance and Visual Arts.
Charles Riddle
Charles serves as custodian, event prep, and general handyman-about-campus for his home congregation at First Christian Church. He has the keys to everything, including our hearts.