“Ever wonder what makes a church a family?” Family Christian Center has been a vibrant part of the Northwest Indiana/Chicagoland community for over 50 years. It all started as Evangelistic Temple. Now, let’s take a walk around Family Christian Center.
Family Christian Center is about people. It welcomes everyone. The church is diverse and multicultural. You will find young and old people here. Rich and not-so-rich people are part of the church. Married and single people are all welcome. Members love Jesus. They believe in His Word. They want everyone to know how good He is. The worship is passionate. Messages are challenging and relevant. They are never boring.
No matter where you have been Family Christian Center welcomes you. Jesus loves you just the way you are. It is a place where hurts are healed. Needs are met. Dreams become reality.
Under the leadership of Senior Pastors Steve and Melodye Munsey, Family Christian Center makes a vital impact. It influences the region and the nation. Family Christian Center is dedicated to reaching the lost. It wants to build the Church and establish God’s Kingdom. The church has gained a national reputation. It innovatively uses visual and dramatic arts. It pairs time-honored values with cutting-edge leadership. Family Christian Center has become one of the fastest-growing churches in America. It is expanding to multiple campuses. City Church in Chicago, Illinois is one of them. Pastors Kent and Alli Munsey lead this church.
Family Christian Center follows the example of Jesus. It commits to showing God’s love to a hurting world. Through Operation Care, millions of tons of food have been distributed to local families. The hospital ministry sends chaplains to many local hospitals. The prison ministry gives hope for a new life. It supports those in prisons in the Northwest Indiana-Chicagoland area. Family Christian Center provides spiritual and financial help to missionaries. They are in more than 10 countries. The church supports orphanages, schools, and churches. This happens through world missions. Locally, Family Christian Center builds lives. Equip is a ministry. It provides free classes on many subjects. Quality instructors teach them. Also, those interested in a career in full-time ministry can receive hands-on training. This is through Family Christian Center’s Cross College.
Family Christian Center in Munster attracts people from Illinois and Indiana. It is the largest multicultural church in the area. The congregation is diverse. A significant percentage is African American. Another considerable percentage is Hispanic. The rest of the members are Caucasian.
One reason people are drawn to Family Christian Center is its large-scale productions. The church puts on elaborate Broadway-style shows. During Easter, there are many actors and costumes. Also, there are live animals. The production is repeated for thousands to see. At Christmas, they do a Scrooge-themed show. It presents the gospel. It also features live animals.
The auditorium at Family Christian Center is built to be theatrical. It is a presentation to reach the lost. This church understands how to connect with people.
Family Christian Center maintained a strong evangelistic focus during COVID-19. This happened both online and in person. The church has welcomed many first-time guests since the pandemic started.
Family Christian Center continues to thrive. It impacts countless lives through its ministries and outreach. It is a beacon of hope in the community.