Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Visiting a new church can be intimidating, even for people who have been around church their entire life. Many questions will flood your mind and cause the butterflies in your stomach to move about. How do I get there? Will the people there be friendly and accepting? Will I fit in or will I stand out? What kind of things will be going on? What is expected of me if I do come? Will my family be taken care of when I’m around? The questions are endless.

We could tell you not to worry, but we know that is part of life. Instead, we want to try and relieve some of your worry by answering some frequently asked questions that most people have before trying Ferguson Church.

• When, Where and What Time?
• What can I expect from a Sunday Morning Service?
• What does the Church believe?
• What kinds of people attend Ferguson and will I fit in?
• What will be expected of me as a guest?
• What should I wear?
• What is going on at Ferguson for my elementary Children?
• What is going on at Ferguson for my teenager?

When, Where and What Time?
Ferguson Church of the Nazarene
1309 North Elizabeth Avenue
Ferguson, MO 63136

• Click here for maps and directions
• Click here for standard weekly schedule
• Click here for our monthly calendar of events

Sunday at Ferguson:

9:30 am - Sunday School: This is a time that is meant to teach us how to live life on a practical level. All are welcome to meet together in various small group settings to learn more about the Bible, discuss relevant topics & strengthen friendships. You will not hear a bell ring and there probably will not be any red marks on your papers, but you will discover the joys of doing life together. Classes for adults are in the form of Adult Bible Fellowships (ABF’s), which study a variety of topics and frequently meet together outside of the Sunday School time for other activities and ministries. ABF’s are an enjoyable and friendly time with God’s family. Laughter is optional, but hard to avoid.

10:45 am - Worship Service: This is the time every week that we get together corporately to sing songs, spend time in prayer, study God’s word and mingle with our friends, including you. As a guest at Ferguson Church, this is a great time to meet people and get the flavor of the church.

6:00 pm - Once isn’t enough. There’s a second worship service in the evening as well.

What does the church believe?

The Nazarene church is considered a protestant evangelical church with a Holiness doctrine. That is a lot to think through but we invite you to see a more detailed description of what we believe, including our mission, vision and core Values. Click Here if you are interested in learning more.

What kind of people attend Ferguson Church� Will I fit it?

Yes! Ferguson Church is made up of people just like you, whether you’ve been in church your entire life or have never stepped foot in one. We come from all kinds of backgrounds and professions. Come as you are and you will be fine.

What will be expected of me as a guest?

We plan on saying “Hello” when you come in and doing everything we can to make you feel welcome. We guarantee we will not make you stand up, call out your name or otherwise single you out in any way. We will ask you to fill out a visitor card and/or a friendship register with your name and contact information so that we can get to know you and your family. We want you to feel among friends from the moment you walk in and if you need anything we will do our best to help.

What should I wear?

On any given Sunday at Ferguson Church you’ll see people in jeans & others in suits and ties. We have come to realize that it is not what you wear on the outside that matters, the point is not to dress for the occasion but come to the celebration!

What can I expect from a Sunday Service?

We all understand that people can get nervous coming some place they have never been before, but Sunday Morning Worship Service is a great place for a guest to meet people and get a feel for the church. If you’ve been in a protestant church before, the format will seem very familiar. This includes music and singing, announcements. We also have a time of prayer and offering before Pastor Jason delivers God’s word. There are also special times of celebration that include baby dedications, baptisms, people singing special songs, children showing what they have learned, and many other things.

What is going on at Ferguson for my children?

There is always something great going on for children at Ferguson. On Sundays, Sunday School classes cater to all age groups & Children’s Church communicates God’s love during Morning Worship to children to a way they can understand. There are also events including Family Fun Night, Camps, Quizzing, Playdates in the Park and many other fun things!

What is going on at Ferguson for my teenager?

We have a great group of teenagers that come to Ferguson. At 9:30 AM they meet in a small classroom setting to discuss the issues of life and how the God and the Bible relate. On Sunday mornings they worship in the service at 10:45AM and can be seen sitting towards the front of the Sanctuary. On Sunday evenings they meet throughout the year at their service which starts at 6PM in order to worship in their own way and hear God’s word proclaimed to them. They also engage in different activities throughout the year such as Bible quizzing, overnighters, talent events, camps, retreats and much more.