November 8, 2026

Online Giving

Upcoming Events

Stop by the Welcome Center, in the Lobby, to sign up for upcoming events!

Studies

Prayer

Worship Through Giving

Budget Receipts this week:                                                    $16,054.00
 YTD Received:                                                                      $855,119.79
 YTD Designated Donations Received:                             $164,362.79
YTD Expenses as of 9/30/26:                                            $616,577.56
Weekly Budget needed:                                                       $18,418.86
We are inviting input from the congregation on how to best allocate the ERTC funds. To share your suggestion, please complete the form at firstjoplin.org/ertc. All suggestions will be reviewed by the Budget Committee, and selected proposals will be presented to the church body for approval through a congregational vote. If you need assistance or can't submit a suggestion online, please call the church office.

Get Plugged In

Sunday Service:

9am and 10:30am - In-Person
10:30am - Online (firstjoplin.org/live)

Midweek:

Activities and Classes are 6–7:30 PM
SuperKids: Birth through Kindergarten - Preschool Wing
Kingdom Kids: 1st- 5th grade – The Bunker
Storehouse: 6th – 12th grade – Worship Center
Pastor Bible Study – Ed Barlow – East Room
Evangelism - Ryan Young – Room 203
 First Women’s Bible Study – Room 202
First Men’s Bible Study – Room 206
GriefShare – Room 205
To find out more about First Look Lunch, contact the church office.

Church Staff:

John Swadley - Transitional Pastor
Jason Taylor - Youth and Worship Pastor
Olivia Williams - Interim Children's Ministry Director
Ryan Young - Collegiate Minister
Ken Hawkins- Senior Adult Pastor
Jodie Wood - Administrative Assistant
Charity Anderson - Nursery/Preschool Director
Austin Buckner - Creative Arts & Technology Director
Carrie Morrell - Financial Assistant
Ralph Maness - Exceptional Needs Specialist & Nursery/Preschool
Angel Hughes - Nursery/Preschool
Regan Kelly - Nursery/Preschool
Ashley Hailey - Custodian
Barry Huff - Maintenance
Our mailing address is:
4128 Connecticut Ave, Joplin, MO 64804

Contact us at 417-624-4585