Come as you are
There's no dress code at Faith Christian. You'll see everything from Sunday best to jeans and boots. Wear whatever you're comfortable in.
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before you walk through the door.
When & Where
- Sunday Service10:00 AM
- Wednesday Bible Study6:00 PM
- Address128 Cantey Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548 - Phone(337) 643-8282
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What to Expect
Friendly faces at the door
Our greeters will meet you when you arrive, help you find a seat, and answer any questions. You won't have to figure anything out alone.
About an hour
Our Sunday service runs about an hour: heartfelt worship, prayer, and a message from God's Word you can take into your week.
Kids are welcome
Families worship together here. We have a nursery and Children's Church for the kids. Ask a greeter and they'll point you the right way.
Events
Come be part of what's happening at our church and in our community.
Fields of Faith
- TimeGates open 5:30 PM, program starts 6:20 PM
- WhereKaplan High Gym
- CostFREE, including free hot dogs
An FCA community event geared toward students but open to the whole family and community. Everyone is welcome, whatever your age. The evening features student-led prayer, scripture reading, worship, and games.
Faith Christian Church is proud to welcome FCA and help our community prepare for this special night.
Christmas Shoeboxes Due
Our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are due back on Sunday, November 15. If you picked up a box, now's the time to fill it with small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and a whole lot of love.
Every box is an opportunity to share God's love with a child around the world this Christmas. Questions? Message us on Facebook.
Community Christmas Carols & Storytelling
- WhereTurnley Park, Kaplan, LA
Join us for our annual community Christmas celebration — an evening of Christmas carols and the telling of the Christmas story, under the lights at Turnley Park. All are welcome!
Last year's gathering brought our whole community together for music, popcorn, and the greatest story ever told. We can't wait to do it again.
Christmas 2025
Last year's celebration at Turnley Park.
About Us
“Our Purpose and Mission Is to Know Him and Make Him Known.”
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Our Story
Faith Christian Church is a nondenominational family of faith in Kaplan, Louisiana. We're a family-led church: Pastor Farley Painter shepherds the congregation, serving alongside his wife Trudy and their son Gad. That family spirit runs through everything we do, from Sunday worship to our community Christmas celebration at Turnley Park.
Our mission is simple, and it's written on everything we are: To Know Him, and To Make Him Known. "You are the light of the world. ... Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14, 16) We want our neighbors and the world to know the love of Jesus.
If you're looking for a church home where you'll be known by name, we'd love to meet you this Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Our Pastors
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Pastor Farley Painter
Pastor
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Trudy Painter
Assistant Pastor
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Gad Painter
Assistant Pastor
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Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you.
- Address128 Cantey Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548 - Phone(337) 643-8282
- Service TimesSunday Service 10:00 AM
Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 PM
Ministries
There's a place for you to belong, and a place for you to serve.
Nursery
A safe, loving place for our littlest ones every Sunday morning, so parents can worship with peace of mind.
Children's Church
Every Sunday morning, kids learn God's Word at their level with Bible stories, songs, and activities made just for them.
Vacation Bible School
Our Summer 2026 VBS, Discovery Bayou, was led by Scott & Marci Crosby, a VBS missionary couple. Bible stories, object lessons, action songs, puppets, and games.
Women's Ministry
Women growing in faith and friendship together through Bible study, fellowship, and serving our church family.
Worship Team
Our worship team leads the congregation in heartfelt praise every Sunday. Take a look at a recent Sunday service:
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Greeters
The first smile you'll see on Sunday morning. Our greeters make sure every guest feels welcome from the parking lot to the pew.
Missions Support
From Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to supporting missionaries in Guatemala and Mexico, we take "make Him known" beyond Kaplan.
Hope for the Family
A weekly devotional by Pastor Farley Painter. Encouragement from God's Word for you and your family.
October 28, 2026
Hope for the Family
It has been said that we live in an ever-changing world. And it seems that to me it is changing faster all the time. Now that we have Space X in our community, I know more changes are on the way, some good and some not so good. But be assured "a change is a comin".
Change can be unsettling for some of us, but there are a few things that are constant and remain the same. God and His Word, the Bible, are two things that remain the same.
Hebrews 13:8 — Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Matthew 7:24-25 — "Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house; it won't collapse because it is built on bedrock."
God and His Word, they are immutable and unchanging. We can build our lives on God and His Word and find peace and stability in an ever-changing world. Let us learn to put our trust in Him and His Word.
God Bless You Today
Your Friend Pastor Farley Painter
Faith Christian Church
October 14, 2026
Hope for the Family
Matthew 4:18-20 — One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers — Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew — throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, "Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" And they left their nets at once and followed him.
The concept of "follow" can represent three separate possibilities: (1) walking with Him (literally), that is merely being in His presence regardless of personal belief or commitment; (2) accepting and identifying with the salvation He offered; and (3) being identified with Him by being subject to the scorn and rejection of unbelievers because of personal belief and commitment to Him.
Jesus has challenged each of us with the same challenge and that is to follow Him. Which of the three possibilities best represents your life? Do you think Jesus is pleased with your choice? If not, then why not follow Him in the way that best pleases Him.
Jesus gave His all for us, we then should give our all to Him.
God Bless You Today
Your Friend Pastor Farley Painter
Faith Christian Church
October 7, 2026
Hope for the Family
Have you been praying about something lately and the Lord has not answered you yet?
1 Kings 19:11-13 — And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.
Are you like the prophet Elijah looking for God to answer you in a mighty act like a windstorm, earthquake, or a huge fire?
Most of the time He answers us with an inner witness or a still small voice, not in our head but in our spirit.
If you can't hear Him, maybe you might need to get a little quieter so you can hear Him. He is speaking but are we listening?
God Bless You Today
Your Friend Pastor Farley Painter
Faith Christian Church
Sermons
Watch messages from Pastor Farley Painter and Trudy Painter.
Demo note: sample videos from guest preaching. The church can host its own sermon videos here.
Mother's Day 2026
He Sees You