Exciting First Assembly
First Assembly is an authentic passionate group of people with a vision to connect, serve, and grow in our community as we love God and love people.
Our Story
First Assembly of God has a rich heritage, and you can see the hand of God throughout its history.
In 1933 Albert Ott conducted the first full gospel meetings in Waxahachie at the old JC Penney’s building. From that revival a church was started and began to meet in a tent on the 100 block of Ferris Ave. The church later purchased the Old Baptist Tabernacle at 433 Monroe Street. Pastor H.E. Darnell brought the congregation into the Assemblies of God in 1943 and called it First Assembly of God. Later Pastor Darnell tore down the Old Tabernacle and built a new building at 433 Monroe. Pastor Darnell also started a strong radio ministry during his pastorate.
Pastor H.W. Totten came in 1950 and pastored until 1954 when Pastor B.F. Hickman became pastor. The church’s radio ministry continued through Bro. Hickman’s ministry until it was moved to KCLE, Cleburne.
In 1959 Rev. L. W. Dollar became pastor and completed a remodel of the church. Later he led the church into the purchase of a tract of land on the projected 287 bypass, which included the present location of the church and the subdivision east of the church. Under Pastor Dollar’s leadership a new church building was erected, and the facility was dedicated on September 5, 1971.
Rev Ray Griffith pastored the church from 1976-78. He left after he was elected to be the District Youth Director of the North Texas District.
Pastor Carl Richard, the present pastor, was elected in 2017. In 2019 he oversaw an interior remodel of the church facilities. Under his pastorate world missions endeavors and support have greatly increased and First Assembly Waxahachie has been enabled by the Lord to establish two churches in Albania that are thriving.
We are thankful for the Lord’s hand of blessing on First Assembly and we anticipate great things for the future of First Assembly Waxahachie as we continue to work to build His Kingdom together for His glory!
Our Core Values
Learn more about what we believe
Biblically Based
God’s Word is our guide, authority, and conscience in everything we do. Psalm 119:105
Fully Devoted to Christ
We measure our success by our full devotion to Christ and our ability to be and make disciples. Luke 9:23
Grounded in Grace
We acknowledge our complete dependence on the goodness and grace of God. We have experienced it; therefore, we eagerly extend it to others. Ephesians 2:89
Passionate About worship & Prayer
We are called to exalt Christ as the center of every aspect of our lives. John 4:23 We believe the attitude and action of prayer is essential to everything we do. Colossians 4:2
Committed to People
We believe that people matter to God, therefore they matter to us. Jesus came to seek and save the lost and has left us here to do the same. Luke 19:10
Focused on Ministry & Service
Every believer is a minister and we believe that the Holy Spirit has imparted to each one a spiritual gift; empowering and equipping us to minister out of our gifts and passion. 1 Peter 4:10, Colossians
A People of Excellence
Because God gave His very best for us, we offer excellence in our service to Him. In serving Christ, love will always be our motivation and excellence will always be our goal. Psalms 29:2
God’s Word is our guide, authority, and conscience in everything we do. Psalm 119:105
We measure our success by our full devotion to Christ and our ability to be and make disciples. Luke 9:23
We acknowledge our complete dependence on the goodness and grace of God. We have experienced it; therefore, we eagerly extend it to others. Ephesians 2:89
We are called to exalt Christ as the center of every aspect of our lives. John 4:23 We believe the attitude and action of prayer is essential to everything we do. Colossians 4:2
We believe that people matter to God, therefore they matter to us. Jesus came to seek and save the lost and has left us here to do the same. Luke 19:10
Every believer is a minister and we believe that the Holy Spirit has imparted to each one a spiritual gift; empowering and equipping us to minister out of our gifts and passion. 1 Peter 4:10, Colossians
Because God gave His very best for us, we offer excellence in our service to Him. In serving Christ, love will always be our motivation and excellence will always be our goal. Psalms 29:2
Meet Our Team
Our Directional Leadership Team works together to shape the vision and direction of First Assembly.
Carl and Cindy Richard
LEAD PastorS
Following a vision God gave him and his wife Amy for a different kind of church, he and a handful of people launched.
Bryce and Hayley George
Associate PastorS
Following a vision God gave him and his wife Amy for a different kind of church, he and a handful of people launched.
David George
Executive & Worship Pastor
Following a vision God gave him and his wife Amy for a different kind of church, he and a handful of people launched.
Tonya Langston
KIDS MINISTRY
Following a vision God gave him and his wife Amy for a different kind of church, he and a handful of people launched.