AFC History >>

In September of 2002, Amarillo Fellowship Church began with just three families totaling eleven people. The launch was a culmination of a vision God had placed in the heart of Richie Brown, the founding Pastor, five years earlier.

AFC began with a “small group mindset” of ministry and met in the home of Richie and Pam Brown. These small groups, called Connect Groups, are the ministry base of AFC.

Simultaneously, they began meeting on Wednesday nights at Wolflin Elementary School for their “Core” (teaching & prayer) Service. In December of the same year, they began meeting on Sunday’s at 10:00. Easter of 2003 they began their current format of a 9:00 Prayer & 10:00 Celebration Service. AFC met at the school for nearly two years.

In March of 2004, AFC moved to a permanent location at 4th and Western. The church signed a five year lease and began an extensive remodeling process.

As the church approaches its sixth year anniversary, AFC has four full-time and two part-time staff member. Sunday morning attendance is averaging about 250 people.

From the beginning of planting the church, Pastor Richie and Pastor Pam have known that prayer is an essential part of God’s plan for Amarillo Fellowship. It is our covering in all services and activities.