# FMBC — Friendship Missionary Baptist

> Church ministry, history, and mission information for Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. (iPhone/iPad app by FaithNetwork, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmbc/id1483009869 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FaithNetwork, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/578832423)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmbc/id1483009869/reviews.md

## What is FMBC?

Our Method is to carry out the great commission given by Jesus Christ in       Matthew 28:18-20.

“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo I am with you     always even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Our Motive is to let the “Bright light in us shine in a dark world” Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is heaven.”

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church ministries are formed to meet the needs of the whole man through a three-fold priority of the church which is to :

EXALT THE SAVIOR with a well-balanced ministry of exciting praise and worship “...That in everything he might have supremacy” (Colossians 1:18)
EQUIP THE SAINT through genuine Christian fellowship, and sound biblical teaching “To prepare God’s people for the works of service” (Ephesians 4:12)
EVANGELIZE THE SINNER through outreach of the lost “You will be my witness... to the lost of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

OUR HISTORY

The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1948 under the leadership of Reverend P. R. Dortch.

In June 1948, we moved to our 10th Street location and Reverend E. L. McCann became our Pastor. During his tenure, a new building was erected.

In June 1957, Reverend John W. Wright became our Pastor. Under his leadership, we were blessed with great growth both spiritually and numerically. We entered our 7214 10th Street building and many ministries were implemented. Pastor Wright served faithfully until October 1991 when he retired due to illness.

Reverend John F. Payne, Sr. served as pastor from June of 1992 until October 2017. During Rev. Payne’s tenure, our membership grew to over 900 members, and there was the expansion of our deacon, trustee and ministerial ministries. Also,  a new Child Development Center was opened in March 2007 and our new Family Life Center was completed in 2013. We are thankful for the accomplishments that God allowed our ministry under his leadership. 

In October 2017, a Pastor Search Committee was formed and headed by Deacon Earl Adams, chairman of the Deacon’s Ministry and a team of 12 dedicated members. In January 2019, Dr. Corey D. Brown was called to lead Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, his wife RaShawn Brown serve as our First Lady. During Brown’s tenure our membership has increased to over 100 new members. He also implemented a  ministry called “A New Hope Ministry.”

## Key features

- Church ministries overview
- Church history timeline
- Mission and vision statements
- Biblical teaching resources
- Community outreach information

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmbc/id1483009869/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Church and great Pastor!

*2020-01-06*

Friendship is hands down the best church in the Mobile-Alabama area.

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!

*2019-10-31*

A great way to stay connected and up to date with the various ministry events at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

## Frequently asked questions about FMBC

### What is the main purpose of FMBC?

FMBC's primary purpose is to carry out the great commission by teaching, baptizing, and evangelizing. It aims to exalt the Savior, equip the saint through fellowship and teaching, and evangelize the sinner.

### What is the history of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church?

The church was organized in 1948 and has had several pastors, including Reverend P. R. Dortch, Reverend E. L. McCann, Reverend John W. Wright, Reverend John F. Payne, Sr., and currently Dr. Corey D. Brown. It has seen significant growth and expansion of ministries over the years.

### What are the key ministries highlighted by FMBC?

FMBC focuses on a three-fold priority: exalting the Savior through praise and worship, equipping the saint through Christian fellowship and biblical teaching, and evangelizing the sinner through outreach.

### What is the user rating for FMBC?

FMBC has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 3 user ratings.

### On which devices can I use FMBC?

FMBC is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is FMBC updated?

The latest version of FMBC is 2.1, which was last updated on March 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update cycle.

### Is FMBC suitable for children?

FMBC has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### Does FMBC have ads?

No, FMBC does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2026-08-03

Push alert fixes.

### 2.2 — 2026-06-03

Push Alert system fix

### 2.1 — 2026-03-17

Change of underlying Domain

### 2.0 — 2026-03-13

Complete rework of the app interface, upgrade to latest iOS

### 1.1 — 2019-10-11

Feature tracking added

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