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Jesus First

“And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
Colossians 1:17

We believe God is calling us into a defining moment, and you are invited to be part of it. Together, we are stepping into a two-year discipleship journey to become a people who acknowledge Jesus first in every area of life. We are asking a bold question: what would it look like if Jesus was truly before all things?

Biltmore Church worship gathering

Before all things

It’s not new,
it’s just our turn.

Our church traces its roots back to the 1800s, and its story has been shaped by pivotal moments of obedience. About 35 years ago, a small group made a defining decision to acknowledge Jesus and His mission first, above personal preferences and comfort, for the sake of reaching others. As we look ahead, we are stepping forward in faith, joining God in His work and committing to a discipleship journey together.

Historic Biltmore Church building
Summit Street location, circa 1910
Pastor Bruce Frank

A note from Pastor Bruce

“And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together...” These words from Colossians 1 became the foundation for FIRST—and as we step into this two-year journey together, I believe God is inviting us into a defining moment.

For generations, faithful men and women have chosen to acknowledge Jesus and His mission above personal preference, comfort, and convenience. Because of their obedience, thousands of lives have been changed through the ministry of our church. Today, it is our turn to carry that legacy forward.

We believe God is calling us to become a people who acknowledge Jesus first in every area of life. A people who offer Him our first and our best. A people who ask what it would look like for our homes, our resources, our schedules, our relationships, and our church if Jesus was truly before all things.

Faithful disciples making disciples. More room for more people to encounter Jesus. Greater gospel impact across Western North Carolina and around the world.

Together, we are stepping forward in faith, trusting God to do what only He can do. We are praying for transformed lives, stronger families, thriving communities, and thousands more people to surrender their lives to Christ and be baptized.

The primary goal of FIRST is not a financial one—it is 100% engagement. Our prayer is that every person would take their next step of obedience and discover what it means to acknowledge Jesus first and before all things.

And while we are believing God to accomplish incredible things through this journey, I am convinced the greatest work He wants to do is in us. Because FIRST is more than an initiative. It is an invitation to trust God more deeply, follow Him more closely, and join Him in His work as we make disciples, make room, and make a greater impact for His glory.

Pastor Bruce Frank

Primary Goal

100%

Engagement

Our prayer is that every single person would take the next step of obedience in their discipleship journey and ask: what would it look like for me, my home, and my church if Jesus was truly first and before all things?

Secondary Goal

$75M

Over Two Years

To make disciples, make room, and make a greater impact.

Jesus First To

Make disciples.
Make room.
Make greater impact.

Baptism celebration at church
$26M

Make Disciples

We are committed to continue making disciples who make disciples and faithfully steward the resources God has already given us. By partnering with families and children, investing in the next generation, deepening authentic biblical community, and cultivating meaningful worship environments, we want to draw people closer to God.

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Father holding a child while writing on construction framing
$24M

Make Room

We are committed to making more room for people by removing growth barriers and expanding capacity across our campuses, including investing in next-generation spaces and new locations. Our prayer is to see over 2,000 people across Western North Carolina surrender their lives to Christ and be baptized.

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City skyline in Ecuador
$25M

Make Greater Impact

We are committed to expanding our gospel impact through local and global partnerships, advancing the message of Jesus to more people and places. We will equip church planters, support unreached people groups, and move toward the least of these by meeting real needs and sharing the hope of the gospel.

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What’s Next

Join us for the next steps of FIRST as we continue moving toward commitment together—offering Jesus our first and our best.

Oct 18–Nov 15FIRST Sermon Series
Nov 8Advance Commitment Night
Nov 15Commitment Sunday

Pray

Ask what it would look like for Jesus to be first in your life, home, and church.

Give

Respond in obedience and faith by giving your first and best.

Grow

Commit to taking steps as a disciple of Jesus.

Engage

Step fully into this journey with our church.

Jesus First.
Before all things.

Make a Commitment