Faith Community Baptist Church

What Faith Community Baptist Church does

Faith Community Baptist Church (FCBC) is a Singapore-headquartered G12 cell-based Christian church and registered charitable organization founded in 1986 by Apostle Lawrence Khong. It operates weekly worship services across multiple languages — English, Bilingual/Mandarin, Hokkien, and Youth — delivered through three physical venues in Singapore (Touch Centre at 3 Marine Parade Central with 1,400 capacity, Suntec Convention Centre with 691 capacity, and Gateway Theatre with 162 seats) and supplemented by Faith Media, a YouTube-based sermon streaming channel. The church serves approximately 1,600+ weekly attendees at its Bilingual service alone and runs dedicated ministries for children (GKidz), youth, deaf congregants, intellectually disabled individuals (MINT, ~150 members), and physically/visually challenged members, plus counseling, baptism, wedding, and funeral pastoral services.

FCBC's operational core is the G12 cell church model adopted in 2002, which organizes members into homogeneous networks (Men's, Women's, Youth) of cell groups of up to 12 members each, targeting exponential disciple-making. The model is supported by Encounter Weekend retreats, systematic Bible equipping courses, and a Church Management System (ChMS) for member administration. The church runs a mobile application (launched 2011), an online giving platform accepting PayNow/credit card/eNETS, and uses standard SaaS tools (Zoom, Google Workspace, TicketTailor) for programming and registration. The organization has two adjacent operating subsidiaries: TOUCH Community Services (registered charity 1992, social services) and Gateway (creative arts including Gateway Media, Gateway Theatre, and Gateway Academy).

FCBC's revenue model is donation-based, comprising voluntary tithes (10% of member income), building fund, missions faith pledges, and LoveSingapore Fund contributions. Critically, FCBC does not hold IPC (Institute of Public Character) status, meaning donations are not tax-deductible in Singapore — a structural constraint on large-scale fundraising. The church runs mission programs to Japan, East Timor, and Nepal, with two overseas branch churches (FCBC Sendai established 2014, FCBC Yokohama established April 2017). Leadership transitioned in August 2019 from founding Apostles Lawrence and Nina Khong to Senior Pastor Daniel Khong and Deputy Senior Pastor Duan Yan Yan.

Name

Faith Community Baptist Church

Legal name

Faith Community Baptist Church

Website

https://fcbc.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Faith Community Baptist Church is a Singapore-based G12 cell church founded in 1986, serving multi-ethnic Chinese, English, and special-needs congregations through weekly worship at three venues, 1,700+ cell groups, and overseas branches in Japan and East Timor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Worship Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Cell group discipleship
• Pastoral care ministries
• Multilingual church programs
• Community charitable services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members including regular tithes (10% of income), building fund contributions, missions faith pledges, and LoveSingapore fund donations. FCBC is a registered charitable organization but does not have IPC (Institute of Public Character) status, so donations are not tax-deductible.
2. LoveSingapore Fund: Charitable fund established in 1998 to assist individuals and families facing economic hardship, including those affected by economic crises, job loss, single-parent families, chronic illness, and those with gambling or alcohol addiction issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faith Community Baptist Church (FCBC) is a Singapore-based G12 cell church that delivers weekly multilingual worship services (English, Mandarin/Bilingual, Hokkien, Youth) across three physical venues, alongside an integrated ministry ecosystem including GKidz children's ministry, Youth ministry, Special People Ministry (deaf, intellectually disabled, physically/visually challenged), Worship Ministry, and pastoral services (baptism, wedding, funeral, LoveSingapore Fund). The church runs equipping programs (Encounter Weekend retreats, General Equipping Bible courses) and operates international mission plants in Japan (FCBC Sendai, FCBC Yokohama) with outreach to East Timor and Nepal.

Product overview

Faith Community Baptist Church (FCBC) is a multi-site G12 cell-based church in Singapore founded in 1986, operating primarily as a service provider rather than a technology product company. The church offers weekly worship services across multiple languages (English, Mandarin/Bilingual, Hokkien, Youth), supported by digital platforms including Faith Media (YouTube sermon library), Church Management System (member portal), and Online Giving. The ministry ecosystem comprises G12 Cell Church System (core structure), GKidz (children's ministry with age-based clubs), Youth Ministry (13-19 years), Special People Ministry (Deaf, MINT, disability inclusion), and Worship Ministry. Equipping programs include Encounter Weekend retreats and General Equipping Bible courses. Pastoral services cover baptism, weddings, funerals, and LoveSingapore Fund charitable assistance. International missions include FCBC Japan (Sendai) and FCBC Timor-Leste, with FCBC Yokohama established in 2017.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GKidz / G代儿童: Children's ministry for ages 18 months to 12 years, organized into David Club (18 months-4 years), Timothy Club (5-9 years), and Barnabas Club (10-12 years)
• G12
• 华文事工 (Chinese Ministry)
• 福建事工 (Hokkien Ministry)
• 特殊群体事工 (Special People Ministry)
• 敬拜事工 (Worship Ministry)
• 青少年事工 (Youth Ministry)
• 经历神营会 (Encounter Weekend)
• FCBC Japan / FCBC仙台市
• FCBC East Timor

Products and services

• Weekly Worship Services Weekly celebration services conducted in multiple languages including English (Saturday 7:30pm), Bilingual/Mandarin (Sunday 10:00am), Hokkien (Saturday 2:30pm), and Youth (Saturday 5:00pm) at Touch Centre, Suntec Convention Centre, and Gateway Theatre venues.
• G12 Cell Church System A cell-based church structure organized into homogeneous networks (Men's, Women's, Youth) with G12 groups of 12 leaders each, emphasizing evangelism, discipleship, and mentoring. The system includes Win, Consolidate, Disciple, and Send phases.
• GKidz (Children's Ministry) Children's ministry for ages 18 months to 12 years, organized into David Club (18 months-4 years), Timothy Club (5-9 years), and Barnabas Club (10-12 years). Includes Power Camp (Timothy Encounter), pre-encounter preparation materials, volunteer recruitment, and online registration.
• Youth Ministry Youth ministry for ages 13-19 featuring weekly Saturday gatherings at Touch Centre, Life 101 curriculum, youth sermons (Faith Media), cell groups, and next-step programs including new believer courses and Encounter Weekend.
• Special People Ministry Inclusive ministry serving deaf (Deaf Ministry with sign language services since 1999), intellectually disabled (MINT - Minds in Christ, since 1994), and physically/visually challenged individuals with dedicated cell groups and worship services.
• Worship Ministry Worship ministry with approximately 200 volunteers across multiple teams including musicians, singers, dancers, production crew, and choir. Led by Worship Pastor Cheryl Tan and Assistant Worship Pastor Roger Lee.
• Encounter Weekend Spiritual retreat program with five objectives: repentance and salvation commitment, inner healing, freedom from baggage, Holy Spirit filling, and receiving the G12 vision. Offered in multiple languages with registration via TicketTailor.
• Faith Media Online sermon library featuring weekly service recordings in English, Bilingual, Hokkien, and Youth categories, hosted on YouTube for on-demand viewing by members and visitors.
• Church Management System (ChMS) Internal member portal for church members to access exclusive content, manage tithes and offerings, view GIRO forms, and submit volunteer responses. Accessed via chms.fcbc.org.sg.
• Online Giving Platform Digital tithes and offerings system supporting PayNow, credit card, and eNETS payments with options for tithe, missions faith pledge, LoveSingapore Fund, building fund, and special offerings. UEN identifiers provided for bank transfers.
• Baptism Program Baptism services held quarterly at Touch Centre with separate sessions for Youth, English, and Bilingual congregations. Includes baptism courses, membership application forms (adult and child), and transfer procedures.
• Wedding Services Comprehensive wedding preparation including pre-marital counseling via Touch Community Services, Taylor-Johnson Temperamental Analysis, venue booking at Touch Centre or Gateway Theatre, and wedding ceremony solemnization.
• LoveSingapore Fund Assistance fund established in 1998 for individuals and families facing financial hardship due to economic crisis, job loss, single parenthood, illness, or caregiving needs. Application includes home visits and document verification.
• FCBC Japan (Sendai) Overseas church plant established in 2014 in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, led by pastors Chen Yishen and Chen Huisen with inaugural mission team. Serves the Sendai community through weekly services, outreach events, and earthquake relief efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ volunteers in Worship Ministry alone
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FCBC Yokohama (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Overseas church established in Yokohama, Japan in April 2017 as part of FCBC's mission to serve nations and plant churches in key cities.
• FCBC Sendai (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Overseas church plant established in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan in 2014 under Pastors Chen Yishen and Chen Huisen. FCBC Sendai conducts weekly services, festival outreach, and earthquake relief assistance. Led by Apostle Du Yue'e as Apostolic Overseer.
• G12 International MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002FCBC transitioned to G12 cell church model in 2002 under founder Apostle Lawrence Khong. The G12 system, created by Pastor César Castellanos of Bogotá, Colombia, organizes members into groups of 12 for exponential disciple-making. FCBC is an active member of the international G12 movement and hosts the G12 Asia Conference.
• Gateway EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative arts company producing inspiring entertainment rooted in social and moral values. Subsidiary of FCBC ecosystem. Produces magic shows, stage plays, films, and community/corporate events through Gateway Media, Gateway Theatre, and Gateway Academy.
• Gateway TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner922-seat theatre and 207-seat black box venue at Bukit Merah for supporting local productions with positive messages for children, youth, and families. Hosts MINT and Deaf ministry services.
• TOUCH Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit charitable organization founded by FCBC volunteers in 1986 to serve latchkey children in the community. Provides community services strengthening families and transforming society. Offers pre-marriage counseling for FCBC members. Registered 1992.
• LoveSingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch movement uniting Singapore churches to bless Singapore and the nations. FCBC is a member. Apostle Lawrence Khong served as Chairman until January 2023. LoveSingapore Fund established in 1997 to assist families affected by Asian financial crisis.
• FCBC East TimorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverseas mission and church planting partnership in Timor-Leste. Monthly prayer meetings held at FCBC for East Timor mission. Short-term mission trips conducted regularly.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hope Church Singapore: Singapore evangelical church led by Lead Pastor Frederick Cheung, who succeeded Apostle Lawrence Khong as Chairman of LoveSingapore in 2023. Closely comparable evangelical style, Singapore geography, and LoveSingapore-network alignment — making it a structurally similar peer.
• New Creation Church: One of Singapore's largest charismatic churches, founded in 1984 by Pastor Kong Hee. Comparable in scale (multi-thousand weekly attendance), demographic (young professionals, families), and charismatic/Pentecostal style; competes directly for Singaporean congregants and operates comparable worship-service and cell-group programs.
• Trinity Christian Centre: Singapore-based charismatic church with comparable worship-service programming, cell-group structure, and demographic reach. Operates in the same competitive set as FCBC for Singaporean charismatic congregants.
• The People's Church: Singapore evangelical church with multi-service programming and comparable target demographic of Singapore-based professionals and families. Comparable size and evangelical style; competes for similar congregant base.
• Casa de Dios (G12 Vision): Bogotá, Colombia-based church founded by Pastor César Castellanos, originator of the G12 cell-church model that FCBC adopted in 2002. Directly comparable on the G12 cell-system framework and the Win-Consolidate-Disciple-Send discipleship methodology.
• City Harvest Church: Large Singapore-based charismatic church formerly led by Pastor Kong Hee. Similar congregational scale, multi-venue operations, charismatic worship format, and community-outreach programming; directly comparable on size, demographic, and GTM motion.

Broad incumbents

• Barker Road Methodist Church: Established mainstream Methodist church in Singapore with comparable scale and multi-generational congregant base. Competes for the same Singapore religious market but operates from a more traditional liturgical/denominational foundation.
• Adam Road Presbyterian Church: Large mainstream Presbyterian church in Singapore with comparable weekly attendance scale. Competes in the same overall Singapore congregant pool but with a different theological tradition and worship style; broader incumbent in the Singapore religious market.
• Yoido Full Gospel Church: Seoul, Korea-based church, one of the world's largest congregations with a long-established cell-group model. While much larger and geographically separate, it is structurally comparable as a broad incumbent in the cell-based mega-church category and a reference point for Asian cell-church operations.
• Toa Payoh Methodist Church: Large mainstream Singapore Methodist church with comparable weekly attendance. Serves a similar geographic catchment in Singapore but from a broader denominational and liturgical tradition rather than a charismatic/evangelical style.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/FCBCsg
• Facebookfacebook.com/fcbcsg
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcbcsg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faith-community-baptist-church

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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