Who we are

F I R E is a unifying network for independent Reformed (and Reforming) baptistic churches to experience mutual edification, fellowship, cooperation and prayerful support in ministries and missions.

Watch the video on the left to learn what FIRE is all about. You can also download and read our Constitution here:

Constitution in PDF
Constitution in MS Word

What we believe

We affirm the five “Solas” of the Reformation: "Sola Scriptura" - Scripture Alone; "Sola Gratia" - Grace Alone; "Sola Fide" - Faith Alone; "Solus Christus" - Christ Alone; and "Soli Deo Gloria" - To the Glory of God Alone.

We stand in the tradition of the historic Reformed Confessions of Faith such as The London Baptist Confession of 1644 and The Second London Baptist Confession of 1689.

Read our Common Confession or Statement of Faith

FIRE Board of Reference

Wayne Mack: “I have tremendous respect for the FIRE organization and the way it connects churches that are like-minded and have a commitment to the Gospel and its defense and proclamation to the ends of the earth. I have known many of the men in the leadership of FIRE and many of its members for years and believe that it is serving a very positive and useful ministry for the cause of Christ.”

Richard Belcher: “Many of us can remember a time when if you were Reformed in your faith, there were few men of like mind. But since the beginning of FIRE, it has been a great joy to know of so many men of like faith with whom there is fellowship, even if it is only by email -- just to know such a group of men are there, who are interested in and praying for one another.”

Jim Grier: “Current evangelical ministry manifests a modest rebirth of expositional preaching. A concomitant growth in Gospel preaching coupled with urgency for the salvaiton of sinners would be expected to accompany this rebirth. No such growth is evidenced. What attracts me and excites me about the Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals is the proper correlation between commitment to expository preaching with sound doctrine and zeal for the urgency of repentance in Gospel preaching. The passion and fire that characterizes the Puritans is burning in the hearts of the churches and pastors of FIRE. Fan the flame!”

Steve Camp: “In an age where mainstream evangelicalism is being defined by denominational liberalism, ecclesiastical egalitarianism, theological uncertainty, emergent pragmatism, political co-belligerence, and a cultural hermeneutic -- it is good to know that there is an organization of dedicated pastors that still consider it a noble and worthy charge to hold firm to a high view of God, the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Gospel of sola fide, and the sufficiency of the Word of God. This, exemplified by servant-leadership and genuine humility, makes FIRE a unique and welcomed fellowship of churches. What a joy to be a member of FIRE and numbered among its constituents. May their tribe increase.”

How FIRE works

F I R E is a network of churches, not an independent organization. There is no membership fee. Each project is initiated and overseen by a local church. Other churches may be invited to participate by sharing their time or resources. The success of the network is dependent on the committed involvement of the members.

Who can join

F I R E membership is open to churches and individuals who are Reformed (or Reforming) and agree with the F I R E doctrinal Statement of Faith. While we understand that some of our members are not certain of an absolute cessationist position, churches and individuals which promote and practice charismatic gifts should find ecclesiastical fellowship in other associations which share their view on these issues.”

Learn how to apply for membership