Today
We are an evangelical, welcoming community of believers who meet
together to glorify God by worshipping Him, bringing others to Him,
discipling them, and loving each other. We are part of the
Free Methodist Church of North America.
Our History past;
The church was founded in 1860, and it’s believed that it was the
second Free Methodist Church founded in the world. The
denomination split away from traditional Methodism in the 1860s over
crucial issues like slavery, paying for pews, freedom in worship.
and entire sanctification.
The St. Charles Church moved into its longtime church building on the southwest corner of Third and Walnut streets in 1881. There it was the site of a diverse congregation—people of many races and age groups have attended it in the past. The church contained an impressive mural by William Luckett, grandson of a freed slave, depicting Jesus, the good shepherd, caring for a flock of sheep. That history of diversity continues today in the many ethnic groups and socioeconomic levels being served by the church.
In 1996, the church had an opportunity to purchase the former Congregational Church building, a historic St. Charles landmark on the northeast corner of Walnut and Third streets. After two years of sharing the building with the congregational church, the Free Methodist Church took full possession of the building in 1998. More than five times the size of its previous church building, the new facility enables the church to carry on a wider range of ministries in service to the community and Jesus Christ.
The church has experienced fuller years and leaner years over its 147-year history, but commitment and service to God and community continue to be its foundation.
Rev.
Derin Fowler Pastor Derin grew up in Seattle, WA and graduated
from Central Christian College, Greenville College, and Asbury
Seminary. If you're looking for a pastor who will lend a heart
along with his ear, Derin is your guy. His heart for God and
his gifts for shepherding have blessed this congregation since the
summer of 1997. Derin and his wife
Shona have three beautiful children. Derin enjoys soccer, deer
hunting, autograph collecting, James Taylor, and a host of other
things. 
Pastor Emily grew up in this congregation. After high
school, she attended Greenville College where she majored in
Religion/ Philosophy and minored in music. She graduated in May
of 2003, and re-joined the SCFMC congregation in the role of youth
pastor that June. Since then, her role has expanded somewhat.
Currently, she is the associate pastor of youth and administration.
She and her wonderful husband Adam have a beautiful new baby girl
and are truly enjoying how God is teaching them through parenthood.