OUR CHURCH

About First Pentecostal Church of Kilgore

Those who call First Pentecostal Church home make up a strong family of believers in the saving power and grace of Jesus Christ. We are a caring fellowship working together for the benefit of the church and all who come within its influence. Thank you for joining hands with us in this ministry to our community. As we give to others, His gifts to us will more than fulfill our needs.

WHAT

IS

PENTECOST?

"Then Peter said unto them, 'Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost'." Acts 2:38

01

Repentance

Repentance is a profound, personal change of heart and mind toward God characterized by a heartfelt sorrow for sin, a renunciation of our past life, and a sincere commitment to live by Grace in God's will.

02

Baptism

Baptism is burying our old self with Christ by invoking His Name in a watery grave. In Baptism, we are sealed in His mercy through the Name and authority of Jesus as a child of God.

03

Gift of the Holy Ghost

When Christ rose into Heaven, he instructed His disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received the Promise of the Father. The gift of the Holy Ghost is God's Spirit giving us His ability and power to fulfill His will in our lives, and it is witnessed by speaking in tongues.

MEET THE MINISTRY

Pastor Emeritus Reverend James Boatman and his wife Jean pastored FPC Kilgore for 41 years after being elected in May of 1982. Their faithful service, leadership, and Bible-based teaching have provided a foundation that continues to support and inspire following their retirement in April of 2023.

Pastor Joe Shaw and his wife Pam were elected to serve in August 2023.

They both have a rich heritage with First Pentecostal Church of Kilgore.

Pastor Shaw received the Holy Spirit and his call to ministry as a young person while attending FPC Kilgore. Sis. Shaw moved to Kilgore as a child of 4 years old and grew up attending FPC Kilgore. They were married by the Pastor Emeritus, James Boatman, in 1987.
The Shaws pastored in Brady, Texas for 22 years before accepting the pastorate in Kilgore.
The Shaws have three children and have three amazing grands.
Pastor Shaw is a minister with the United Pentecostal Church International and earned a diploma in Theology from Texas Bible College.

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Pastor Emeritus Reverend James Boatman and his wife Jean pastored FPC Kilgore for 41 years after being elected in May of 1982. Their faithful service, leadership, and Bible-based teaching have provided a foundation that continues to support and inspire following the announcement of their retirement in April of 2023.

Pastor Joe Shaw and his wife Pam were elected to serve in August 2023. They each have a rich heritage with First Pentecostal Church of Kilgore. Pastor Shaw received the Holy Spirit and his call to ministry as a young person while attending FPC Kilgore. Sis. Shaw moved to Kilgore as a child of 4 years old and was raised in FPC Kilgore. They were married by Pastor Emeritus Boatman in 1987. The Shaws pastored in Brady Texas for 22 years before accepting the pastorate in Kilgore. The Shaws have three children and have three amazing grands. Pastor Shaw is a minister with the United Pentecostal Church International and earned a diploma in theology from Texas Bible College.