About Us

Our VISION

To unite the Church for strategic Outreach Ministry

Our MISSION

“To partner with a coalition of Christian leaders who, in unity, commit themselves to labor in love for the transformation of the community by proclaiming and demonstrating the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Our MANDATE

“Serve the Community … Transform Lives”

The Rev. Peter Church is the Executive Director and President. He is joined by his wife Suzanne Church.

When it was announced that Jacksonville would host Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005, Peter Church conceived the idea of using Super Bowl as a catalyst to unite the churches of Jacksonville in a joint effort to “serve the City and transform lives”. He consulted with Mike Weinstein, Chairman of the Super Bowl Host Committee, and concluded the idea was viable. Mr. Weinstein offered to host a lunch meeting and, in partnership with Pastor Garry Wiggins and Vaughn McLaughlin (now Bishop McLaughlin), a gathering of city leaders was held in AllTell Stadium on March 23, 2002. An audience of 130 city leaders embraced the concept, and with a group of enthusiastic supporters, Peter Church launched FIRST COAST CHRISTIAN OUTREACH. FCCO was incorporated as a 501(c)3 ministry in 2004.

Three major events marked the beginning of FCCO’s witness in Jacksonville.

In 2003, the organization presented a Rally to reach and challenge men. The initial “Men That Matter” Rally drew 350 men to a Saturday morning breakfast with Patrick Morley, President and Founder of “Man in the Mirror” as the speaker.

Subsequent “Men That Matter” outreach gatherings featured noted speakers such as Heisman Trophy winners Danny Wuerffel and Tim Tebow.

During the 2005 Super Bowl festivities, FCCO conducted its first Greater Jacksonville Prayer Breakfast. The event, celebrated at The Potter’s House Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville, drew 500 Christians from all parts of the church and community. George Otis Jr., Founder and President of “The Sentinel Group” was the speaker.

On the Saturday prior to Super Bowl week FCCO, with Jenny Howard as Director, presented a “March for Jesus” which drew a throng of 10,000 people, representing 300 churches. The event was featured on the front page of the New York Times and accomplished the goal of creating a strong awareness of the Church and the witness of the Gospel of Christ in the Community.

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