Eighty seven years ago, someone had a vision.
There was a great need in the dusty town of Amarillo, Texas – a growing population was seen in the town that needed Jesus, as well as a place to worship and a center to be discipled. That population of people where hispanic, spanish speakers, who were helping build the city’s growing infrastructure.
So in 1927, with the help of Mary E. Bivins and the donation of a decommissioned Pullman Railroad buggy, Mexican Christian Church was born.
Throughout the decades, as the city of Amarillo grew and changed, so did the congregation. Mexican Christian Church started seeing other nationalities arriving in the city who also needed the same saving grace that brought them to God, and became Iglesia Cristiana Evangelica (Evangelical Christian Church) to better suit the community’s needs.
As time continued, so did the church. Presidents were elected, wars were fought, and times changed. In 2007, a new name that emphasized the passion and vision of the church emerged – Amarillo Para Cristo.
Today, that original vision – to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to those around us – still beats louder than ever.
That is the reason why we so proudly like to announce, a new chapter in our story, a new expression of that original vision, a new branch sprouting from this majestic church – Amarillo For Christ.
It’s been 87 years, that the good news and community service have been brought and continue to be brought in the Spanish language. Today we announce an addition to our church – to bring God’s truths to those in the English language.
The kickoff service will take place 10 am Sunday, August 16th. We invite you come and take part in history!
We are located at 2337 NE 24th Avenue, Amarillo, TX.
Amarillo For Christ Church 