Preach the Gospel
At TFA we are not ashamed of the Gospel, because we know that it is the power of God unto salvation. Only the Gospel saves people.
About Tulare First
A local church with Christ at the center.
We exist to preach the Gospel, make disciples, and love people well—in Tulare and in the everyday places our people call home.
Meet our pastor and his family
Justin & Shana Sims
Pastor Justin Sims brings more than ten years of ministry experience to the pulpit of TFA. He has a heart for the lost, the least, and bringing the message of the cross to families in the community.
Shana Sims brings encouragement, support, and a servant’s heart to the ministries of TFA. She serves as executive assistant of ministries and to the pastor.
Justin and Shana have two children, Emory and Caleb, who bring joy and tenderness to the congregation.
The life we are building
Gospel conviction with neighborhood warmth.
Make Disciples
We hope to get you involved with everything happening in and around campus throughout the week, so that you can grow in grace and maturity in your faith.
Love People Well
We want to be part of your life—to share in your joy and your burdens, celebrate with you, pray for you, and love you well.
Fundamentals of our faith
What we believe shapes
how we live.
Tulare First’s sixteen statements of faith name its convictions about Scripture, God, Jesus Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, healing, Christ’s return, and eternity.
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Join Tulare First every Sunday at 10:00 AM.
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