you are loved
We believe the good news of Jesus is simple, life-changing, and for everyone. So many people want to know God but aren’t always sure where to start. At Gospel Church, we want to make faith clear, help people encounter Jesus in a fresh way, and create a community where people can grow, belong, and thrive. We believe life is better together, and we’re here to be a church that loves our neighbors, serves our town, and helps Western New York flourish.
PASTORS
Billy & Randie spent over 10 years serving in ministry at their home church together. After pioneering a youth ministry, leading creative staff, and pastoring a campus in Los Angeles, they felt the call from God to leave the big city and come to Fredonia to start a life-giving church. They’re parents to their first daughter Atlys, and have a heart to see people have a fresh encounter with Jesus. They lead the overall vision, teaching and direction of Gospel Church Co. While remaining faithful to the Scriptures, they serve along side the board and elders of the church.
ELDERS
Our elders are dedicated to shepherding our church with wisdom, humility, and a deep love for Jesus and His people. They help provide spiritual leadership, biblical guidance, and care for our church family as we grow together in faith.
BOARD
Our board helps steward the vision, resources, and long-term health of Gospel Church with wisdom, integrity, and prayerful leadership. They provide accountability and guidance to ensure we’re making thoughtful decisions that serve our church and community well. Together, we’re committed to building a healthy church that will continue making a difference in Western New York for generations to come.
STAFF
At Gospel Church, we believe the church is about people, and our staff is passionate about people. We’re a team committed to serving our church family, loving our community, and making the message of Jesus clear and accessible to everyone.
We don’t tell people what to do until we tell them what’s been done.
ARC FEATURE
Why Fredonia?
Western New York is one of the oldest parts of the country with the first European settlers arriving in 1803. The second great awakenings of the 18th century spread throughout upstate New York and the story of Jesus became well known. The simplicity and realness of the gospel led people to genuine revival and communities were transformed. Charles Finney, who was a leader of the second great awakening in NY once said, “Great sermons lead the people to praise the preacher. Good preaching leads the people to praise the Savior”
Two hundred years later, the freshness of the gospel can be said to have become more tradition than experience. Jesus is an idea but not a friend,. Now known as the “burned over district” in revival history, Christianity has become traditional and shallow in the hearts of the next generation in this region. Studies are showing that less and less are attending churches. In other words, Churches haven’t thrived because of the stigma of religion. We believe the region knows God, but may have lost sight of who He is.
Scriptures like “the love of many will grow cold” come to mind. Or Jesus’ radical reminder from Matthew 7. That many will say, “Lord we did all this stuff for you” and Jesus says “I never knew you.” That breaks our heart. That a misinterpretation of Jesus might keep someone out of eternity. We believe the land needs renewal. Not a new story, but a reminder of the beauty, purity, power, and hope in the gospel. Not revival necessarily, for the land is no stranger to revival. But a renewed sense of Jesus.
Fredonia is getting younger year by year, and the state university in town has become a party college. Fredonia is also known as the most affordable college town in New York. There is a need for renewal and freshness in the older generation, and simplicity and authenticity in the younger. We believe Jesus is simple enough that kids can follow Him, but deep enough to transform our lives. Time and time again.