Restoring God's Ideal
A Church for Everyone
At First Church, we seek to make a difference in our world for Jesus Christ by connecting people to God and letting God transform lives. We believe it’s important to be a bridge to each other, our community and the world.
DISASTER RELIEF
Disaster Relief through Church of God Ministries
The Church of God Ministries’ Disaster Relief program provides crucial assistance to communities impacted by natural disasters, both in the U.S. and around the world. From hurricanes and floods to wildfires and earthquakes, the Church of God responds quickly with essential resources like food, water, medical supplies, and temporary shelter. Alongside meeting physical needs, the ministry also offers emotional and spiritual care to those facing trauma and loss.
How Our Church Family Can Support
At First Church of God, we believe in standing with those affected by disaster. Here’s how you can support these efforts:
Pray – Keep those affected by disasters, as well as the relief workers, in your prayers. Pray for strength, protection, and comfort as they face challenging circumstances.
Give – Your financial support is vital in delivering immediate aid and long-term recovery to disaster-stricken communities. Contributions can be made to the Church of God Ministries’ Disaster Relief fund by clicking the button below.
Through your prayers and giving, we can extend God’s love and care to people in desperate need during times of crisis.
ST JOE CAMPUS LOBBY CONSTRUCTION
It’s been many years since we have seen any construction at the St Joe Campus! Eau Claire has had a fresh remodel, as has Stevensville when they opened, and, of course, Benton Heights has a beautiful Ministry Center.
As we move forward with construction, we want you, our church family, to see how your dollars are being used to reach more people in Berrien County. THANK YOU! Click on the link below to see a live view of the construction site.
Meet Our Staff
David Colp | Lead Pastor
Pastor David Colp serves as Lead Pastor at First Church of God, St. Joseph, Michigan and was officially installed on Sunday, September 16, 2007.
Pastor Colp was born and raised in Marion, IL and was a member of the Marion First Church of God. He went on to graduate summa cum laude from Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a BA in pastoral ministry. He also has a Master’s in Church Leadership from Regents University. He has served in pastoral positions in Oklahoma (1989-91), Illinois (1991-96) and Ohio. Previous to his current pastoral position at First Church in St. Joseph, he led the Breiel Boulevard First Church of God in Middletown, Ohio (1996-2007).
David currently serves as a member of the ministries council of the Church of God, the Church Health board for the State organization of the Church of God in Michigan and is the Regional Pastor for Southwest Michigan.
He has been married to his wife, Crystal, for over 30 years. They have two adult children, Caleb and Jacob.
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