Conservatively Identified
Bible churches identify with the conservative movement within Christianity, holding to high standards of morality and ethics that are taken from the Bible. Scripture is the standard by which life is measured.
InterCultural Church Development Agency
Glorify God by developing healthy reproducing churches throughout the Southern California areas.
BCM is an InterCultural Church Development agency. If this statement gets you excited about ministry — read on. You too can be a part of this ministry in the Southern California area.
Our purpose
Take a look around and see where you fit in.
Bible Church Mission is an outreach of the Southern California Regional of IFCA International.
Our purpose
To glorify God by making disciples and planting sound Biblical churches in each area of the Southern California regional of IFCA International.
That work reaches among each of the various ethnic, cultural and language groups of the region — which is why BCM describes itself as an InterCultural Church Development agency rather than simply a church planting one.
BCM is a faith-based ministry, reliant upon the Lord to provide through His people for the financial needs of this ministry. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and contributions are tax-deductible.
The board that guides this work represents over 200 collective years in career ministry.
Church planting strategy
Nine principles that shape the work
BCM's church planting strategy is set out in “Bible Church Mission — A Closer Look,” available in English and Spanish.
01
Primary Purpose
Glorify God through making disciples and planting churches.
02
Visionary Scope
Look to the next city or town.
03
People Priority
People come before programs, land, or buildings.
04
Evangelism Focus
Reach the lost, rather than transfer members between churches.
05
Cultural Approach
Reach people in their own language and culture.
06
Varied Methods
Use multiple approaches to start new churches.
07
Sponsoring Church Support
Include partnering churches in the work.
08
Equipping Saints
Edify and equip believers for the work of ministry.
09
IFCA Association
Work toward new churches associating with IFCA International.
What a purpose statement does
“Glorify God by Developing Healthy Reproducing Churches throughout the Southern California areas.”
Bible Church Mission · an outreach of the Southern California Regional of IFCA International
What is a “Bible Church”?
Five marks of a Bible church
Labels establish identity and offer clarity amid many religious options. Not every congregation with these convictions carries “Bible” in its name.
Voluntarily Supported
Independent and self-determining, Bible churches are self-supporting. Members give voluntarily and proportionally to sustain local and worldwide mission efforts.
Uniquely Organized
Each congregation establishes its own governance without denominational oversight. Many begin as Bible study groups and connect through fellowships such as IFCA International.
Biblically Balanced
Doctrinal fundamentals are held firmly while remaining responsive to contemporary concerns — spiritual conviction alongside social awareness.
Mutually Committed
These are imperfect congregations marked by shared dedication to God and genuine love among believers.
Adapted from IFCA International.
Where can I help?
Four ways to be part of this ministry
Praying
Pray for this ministry. Current prayer requests and praises come through the newsletter or the email prayer letter — contact the office to be added.
Giving
BCM is a faith-based ministry, reliant upon the Lord to provide through His people for the financial needs of this ministry. BCM is a 501(c)(3) and gifts are tax-deductible.
Serving
BCM is looking for people interested in helping develop new churches or supporting growing congregations. Contact the BCM office.
Encouraging
Support pastors and church leaders through spiritual encouragement and prayer.
Send contributions to
Bible Church MissionP.O. Box 424
Downey, CA 90241-0424
Documents & resources
Read the strategy, then take the next step
PDF · 114K
Bible Church Mission — A Closer Look
BCM's statement of faith, purpose statement, and church planting strategy.
PDF · 85K · EspañolLa Estrategia de Plantando Iglesias
“A Closer Look” in Spanish.
ExternalServe and Equip
Free Bible training resources.
PDF · ExternalChurch Planting through Disciple Making
Training material on planting churches by making disciples.
Board of Directors
The current BCM board consists of men representing over 200 collective years in career ministry.
- David Abeyta
- Miguel Anaya
- Carey Barnett
- Martin Chavez
- Al R. Granados
- Wayne Wilson
The wider network
BCM is one of three regional church extension ministries within IFCA International.
Newsletter & prayer letter
Request the current newsletter
BCM publishes a newsletter and an email prayer letter carrying current prayer requests and praises. Ask the main office to add you to either one.
Bible Church Mission · P.O. Box 424 · Downey, CA 90241-0424