About us

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we study God's word, worship joyfully, serve the community, grow together in faith, work for justice and peace, and share the blessings of comfort and grace with all.
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Two Main Services

FPC Gastonia offers two services: Thrive at 9:00 a.m. and Traditional at 11:00 a.m. During the summer, we combine both services at 10:00 a.m. with a few outdoors.
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Meet the Pastors

Rev. Daniel J. Commerford
Commerford is the Senior Pastor of FPC Gastonia. Originally from Minnesota, he began his call at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Covington, Georgia, then First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta, Florida, and now FPC Gastonia.
Rev. Brad Simpson
Simpson is the Associate Pastor of FPC Gastonia. Between college and seminary, he served for four years in the U.S. Army, specifically in the Quartermaster Corps. Following graduation from Union Presbyterian Seminary, Simpson served as the Pastor of two churches in Duplin County for six years, as the Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Concord for five years, as the Pastor of Wytheville Presbyterian Church in Virginia for 16 years, and as the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Sanford for four years.