1. WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

Fairfax Baptist Temple is located at the corner of Burke Lake Road and the Fairfax County Parkway in Fairfax County, Virginia. Our address is 6401 Missionary Lane, Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Phone: 703-323-8100.

2. WHAT ARE YOUR SERVICE TIMES?

Sunday Bible Study Fellowship – 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening Service – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Service – 7:00 p.m.

3. Is there a Sunday School class for me?

We have a full range of children’s Sunday School and adult Bible Study Fellowship classes to meet the needs of every person who comes to FBT. There are classes for young children, teens, young married couples, parents with children still at home, empty nesters, senior saints, single adults, or single again. Regardless of where you are in life, there’s a place for you here.

4. What opportunities do you have for children?

Our children’s Sunday School program incorporates times of fun and games with teaching from God’s Word and scripture memorization. During our Sunday morning service, children in 1st – 5th grades participate in their own Children's Church that includes a time of music and preaching geared towards their age group. On Wednesday nights, children in grades K4 – 5th grade participate in our FBTkids program and enjoy a time of fun and scripture memorization. A very active Teen Group also has its own meetings on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. See elsewhere on these pages for more details that show there’s no lack of opportunity for your children at FBT!

5. What opportunities do you have for adults?

With over fifty areas of service available, there’s something for everyone at FBT. You can sing in the choir, play in the orchestra, serve as an usher or greeter, join us on weekly visitation, care for babies in the nursery, teach a Bible Study Fellowship class, serve coffee on Sunday mornings, assist with the lights, sound, or video during a service, work a security detail, serve on a grass cutting team, plant flowers, decorate the church, serve in special events and prepare meals, go to a shooting range with other men, enjoy the fellowship of other women, and lots more!

6. What’s your nursery like?

At FBT our desire is to do things decently and in order. This principle extends to our nursery where our goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for your child. Age-specific rooms are now divided among babies and toddlers. Security is a top priority. Parents dropping off their children will utilize the check-in process and receive a pager and a security code label. Your child’s name label including any special instructions (allergies, dietary restrictions, etc.) will be placed on their back. When you return to pick up your child, your security code label will be matched with the code on their name label prior to check-out. Security teams constantly patrol our nursery and children’s area.

7. What’s the Sunday morning schedule like?

Sunday morning begins with Bible Study Fellowship classes at 9:00 a.m. Be sure to arrive a few minutes early and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee in the main lobby or downstairs near our adult classrooms. Classes end at 9:45 a.m. as people make their way to the auditorium for our 10:00 a.m. service.

8. How should I dress?

There’s no specific dress code. However, we believe that the Bible teaches a principle of modesty. You’ll find most people wear more traditional Sunday dress when they attend our services, but come as you are and we will be sure to make you feel welcome.

9. Where should I park?

Visitor parking is available at the front of the building near the entrance to our children’s wing. Drive up Missionary Lane toward the main church entrance and turn left. You’ll see signs indicating Visitor Parking located on the light posts.

10. What are your accommodations for the disabled?

We have designated parking for the disabled along the front of our building next to the sidewalk as well as down in our lower level parking near the academy entrance. All of our facilities are disability accessible and there is an elevator for those who need to go between our upper and lower levels.

11. What are the services like?

Our desire is to honor the Lord with worship services that give glory and praise to Him. You will find our services full of uplifting music accompanied by a piano and partial orchestra, with traditional hymns and praise songs, choir and orchestra specials, soloists and special groups. There’s a time of announcements, an offering, plus occasional times of special recognition, baby dedications, or special awards. Everything is done to prepare hearts for the preaching of God’s Word by the pastor or any number of guest speakers we host throughout the year.

12. Will I be singled out during the service?

Our desire is never to embarrass anyone! If you are a guest, you can fill out a connection card so that our pastor can pray for you, send you a note, or give you a call.

13. Am I expected to give money during the offering?

We practice the Biblical principle of Stewardship by the giving of tithes and offerings. However, as a visitor we don’t expect you to participate. Our desire is for the Lord to speak to your heart and for our service to be a blessing and encouragement to you.

14. Where can I get information about your Christian school?

If you visit on a Sunday or Wednesday, we will be happy to provide you with some general information about our Academy or put you in touch with someone who could answer a few questions. During the week, you are welcome to contact the Academy office to schedule a meeting with our Academy Administrator. More information can also be found at our Academy website.

15. How can I get a copy of a sermon?

The most recent sermon can be watched on our LifeStream following the service. Past sermons can be watched on our Resources page or listened to on Sermon Audio.

16. Do you support missionaries?

Absolutely! We believe that the heartbeat of the local church is missions and church planting. We aim to Exalt the Lord, Evangelize the World, and Edify the Learner. Our vision is expressed through the support of almost 300 missionaries around the world. We hold an annual Missions Conference in April, a second missions emphasis weekend in October, and have missionaries scheduled regularly throughout the year. We have sent out church planters all over America, and have mission trips scheduled every summer to help people learn more about missions.

17. Do you have a Spanish outreach?

Our Hispanic ministry – Templo Bautista de Fairfax – is led by Pastor Richard Hurst. TBF meets each Sunday in the Auditorium and Wednesday in our lower level Fellowship Hall. Bible Study Fellowship classes for all ages, a nursery, children’s programs, and activities for the entire family are available from the “church within a church.”

18. How can I get involved at FBT?

The first step is to be faithfully attending and having joined Fairfax Baptist Temple as a church member. Then, seek to utilize your spiritual gifts in our many areas of ministry. Feel free to speak to the Pastor or any ministry leader about what interests you and where you’d like to get plugged in. There’s something for everyone to do here and our desire is to encourage you in your walk with the Lord by your service to Him.