Welcome to
First Wesleyan Church
Gastonia, NCKnowing, Loving, and Serving God.
Our Mission
God in the Gospel
Growing in our understanding of who God is through Scripture, teaching, and a personal relationship rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
God in community
Living out our love for God by investing deeply in one another — through authentic fellowship, accountability, and shared life together.
God in the mission
Joining God's work in the world by reaching the lost, meeting needs in our city, and making disciples who make disciples.
Pastor Kenny Johnston
After moving with his family from Georgia to Gastonia in 2017, Pastor Kenny's ministry has been grounded in the conviction that the local church exists to seek and rescue those far from God. Under his leadership, First Wesleyan Church is committed to raising up disciples who know God deeply, love one another authentically, and serve the mission faithfully.
Your Next Step
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Want to visit this Sunday?
Here's what you can expect when you walk through our doors:
A warm welcome at the doors so you know exactly where to go.
A safe, fun, and secure environment for your kids.
Engaging worship and a practical message rooted in Scripture.
A saved seat for you — not too close to the front, and not too far in the back!
Contact FWC
Have questions or want to connect with us? Reach out and we'll get back to you soon.
Service Times
Sunday
Bible Study - Prayer Time - Agape Youth
Sunday
Sunday Service
Tuesday
Tuesday Night Prayer
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— 2 Corinthians 9:7
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Things people ask before they visit
Straight answers, so Sunday holds no surprises.
When are services at First Wesleyan Church Gastonia?
Sunday Service at First Wesleyan Church Gastonia is at 11:00 AM. Bible Study, Prayer Time and Agape Youth meet Sundays from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, and Tuesday Night Prayer is at 6:00 PM.
What should I expect on my first visit?
A warm welcome at the doors so you know exactly where to go, a safe, fun and secure environment for your kids, engaging worship and a practical message rooted in Scripture, and a saved seat for you, not too close to the front and not too far in the back.
Is there something for my kids on Sunday?
Yes. First Wesleyan Church Gastonia provides a safe, fun and secure environment for kids during the service, and Agape Youth meets on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM alongside Bible Study and Prayer Time.
How do I become a member of First Wesleyan Church Gastonia?
Through Discovery. Read five short modules and complete the form after each one; the forms reach the church automatically. A leader then meets with you to answer questions, and if you want to join, you meet with the Leadership Board, which votes to affirm you before you are presented to the congregation.
What is Thirteen?
Thirteen is First Wesleyan Church Gastonia's thirteen-week discipleship program, offered every fall and spring. It asks for showing up weekly, on time and prepared, and checking in daily and honestly, and it is done together as a group.
Who is the pastor of First Wesleyan Church Gastonia?
Pastor Kenny Johnston. He moved with his family from Georgia to Gastonia in 2017, and his ministry is grounded in the conviction that the local church exists to seek and rescue those far from God.