Final Runge FBC
Take Root, Grow, Bear Fruit
505. Reiffert St. Runge, Texas 78151  |   830.239.4375

It is our prayer that you come to know the fullness of Christ in your life.  We believe there is nothing more important than having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; not just because he delivers us from the punishment of sin, but also because he gives us the potential to live an abundant life.  The challenge is accepting the truth that God can provide you and your family with a much better life than you can provide for yourself.  Hard to believe?  Take a leap of faith and find out the truth for yourself!

Our Mission & Vision

We’re here to help people Take Root, Grow, and Bear Fruit.

 

Our Schedule

Sunday
Morning Devotional
 
Worship
 
10:00 AM
 
11:00 AM
 
Wednesday
Children/Youth Classes
6:00 PM

Our Staff

Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to get people plugged into God and to equip believers for the work of the ministry.

Ryan & Deborah Matthews, Senior Pastor & Wife

Our Pastor, Mr. Ryan Matthews is new to Runge Texas, he is an East Texas native and has been with our church since June 2023.  He is married to Deborah and they have two precious daughters, Quinn and a new baby, Shiloh.  Pastor Ryan is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Prior to coming to Runge, Pastor Ryan worked with the youth, served as an interim pastor, and helped teach the adult Sunday school classes in various churches.  He is a knowledgeable teacher and committed to bringing his church community to a personal relationship with God.  We feel blessed to have Pastor Ryan and his family.

Corey & Tomika Barnes, Youth Pastor & wife

Mr. Corey Barnes, our Youth Pastor was born and raised here in Runge.  He is married to Tomika and they have 2 children, Donovan and Kylie.  Corey was raised in the church and came to know and honor God for himself at the age of 16, at a Wednesday night youth group service. The experience with his then youth Pastor Mark and his wife Lisa led him to a path of service in the church. Pastor Corey has a passion for our youth and for preaching the word of God. Pastor Corey was ordained at Runge First Baptist Church December 3rd, 2023 and preaches here once a month. Pastor Corey is also a student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he is pursuing a Bachelors in Biblical Studies.  Corey & Tomika both have a passion to lead others to Christ and demonstrate God’s love through both words and action.  Their goal is to not only bring more students into the church, but also their parents.  They have served our church since September 15th, 2022 and It is with great privilege and pleasure that we have added them to our ministry team.

Blake & Ning, Worship Minister & Wife

The Bible has a lot to say about worship, which is why the music program is held so closely to our hearts here at Runge FBC.  Blake became our worship leader in March of 2017 and has a passion for leading every believer in the worship of their Lord.  While the Bible doesn’t specifically name worship as a Spiritual gift, we believe that Blake is spiritually equipped to lead worship.  This truth is made evident every time Blake rises to lead our church in worship.

Where do I fit in?

Often one of the hardest things to discover is where one fits in.  Whether you’re a fresh or seasoned believer of Jesus Christ, or if you are more of a skeptic regarding Christianity, we want to welcome you!  We believe that you need to be surrounded by people that you can not only relate to but will help lead you in the right direction.  There is a place for you and it’s our mission help you find it.

Wednesday Night Students Program

We begin training our youth from the time that they can understand about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  We have an expanding program that demonstrates Christians’ love and service to children that takes place on Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.  This program helps children to know that they are loved.  Also, it teaches them to memorize scripture and to comprehend it.  God is certainly working through this program and we are thankful to get to work alongside Him.

Men’s Ministry

Runge First Baptist Church has men who love and follow the Lord. Our Men’s Ministry gives the men in our church family special times of interaction. Our Men’s Ministry has a primary mission to give times of Bible study, prayer, accountability and ways to serve our community to the men of our church. These groups provide refreshing discipleship opportunities for the men in the church.

Sunday School

 
When it comes to deepening relationships, circles are better than rows.  Sunday school is our time to dig into God’s Word as a small group and discuss it in a personal and engaging way.  Currently, we offer classes for adults, Highschool/Junior High, and Elementary kids, but we are always adjusting to fit the needs of our class members. 
 
Nursery
 
Our goal and purpose for the nursery is to provide a safe environment for infants & toddlers to eat, sleep, and grow.  We feel this is best accomplished by not only watching the children but interacting with them.  We screen our workers with thorough background checks to ensure that our parents know that their children are in the safest hands possible.
School Director Job Posting

Grace Community School in Runge, Texas is a new Christian elementary school seeking a Christ-centered leader to serve as School Director. The Director will provide spiritual and academic leadership, ensuring that all instruction, operations, and community life align with Scripture and the highest standards of academic excellence. “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Christ-centered leadership, modeling servant leadership (Mark 10:45).
  • Oversee curriculum and instruction that integrate biblical truth with rigorous academics (Deuteronomy 6:6–7).
  • Implement and oversee pre-entry testing for student placement to ensure academic success, as well as yearly individual assessment.
  • Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff with wisdom and fairness (Titus 1:7–9).
  • Manage finances, facilities, and resources faithfully (1 Corinthians 4:2).
  • Build strong partnerships with parents as primary disciplers of their children (Ephesians 6:4).
  • Communicate effectively with families, staff, and board members (Proverbs 15:22).
  • Represent the school with integrity in the church and community (Matthew 5:16).
  • Occasionally teach to fill in when a teacher is absent.
  • Minimal travel required for training.

Qualifications

  • Mature Christian with a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 3:1–2).
  • Agreement with the school’s statement of faith and mission.
  • Proven leadership experience in education, preferably in a Christian school setting.
  • Degree in education, administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must agree to social media review and background check.

Salary

  • $50,000 per year
  • Flexible vacation time during Summer Break
  • No additional benefits currently.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

  1. A cover letter describing their faith journey and educational philosophy.
  2. A résumé with relevant leadership and teaching experience.
  3. Three professional references and one pastoral reference.
  4. Submit the above to:  admin@gracecommunitytx.com
                      Applications will be received until the position is filled.
 

Resumes can be sent to admin@gracecommunitytx.com and the full job description can be found here:


 

Stay Connected

Audio Sermon Archive

We publish our messages on our Sermons page so you can easily listen to it whenever you want.
Also, you can subscribe to our Podcast by searching “Runge First Baptist Church” (itunes) (android).
 
 
The Runge First Baptist Church App
We strongly recommend that you download our free church app.  With it you can stay up to date with sermons you might have missed, receive important announcements, and read inspirational devotionals from our pastor.
 
The Youth Program

Our youth program is one of the strongest elements of our church.  Right when the youth walk through the door, they are engaged in fellowship with other youth their age.  We have our groups split up by grade to ensure that every single youth gets an opportunity to grow in a safe and fun environment.

SFC Schedule
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Dinner is Served
Worship 
Bible Studies
Go Home Filled!
 
 
If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to Contact Us!
 

Directions:

Church Location & Address: 505 N. Reiffert St., Runge, TX 78151 (map)

 

Contact Information:

Office Hours: Mon. – Fri.   8:00 – 3:00

Telephone: (830) 239-4375

Email: fbcrunge@gmail.com