ABOUT FCCI STL

Faith Christian Church of India (FCCI) was founded in August 2017 by Rev. Dr. Clive Samson and Rev. Susanna Clive, a visionary pastoral couple with a deep commitment to ministry, faith, and community. Each brings more than 25 years of ministry experience, including over 15 years of ordained ministry in the Church of South India (CSI) Diocese. Their leadership is shaped by decades of pastoral service, spiritual formation, and theological training, with both having completed their Master of Theological Studies and Doctorate in Ministry degrees in the United States.

FCCI was born out of a divine calling to serve the growing Indian community in the St. Louis area, many of whom longed for a dedicated place of worship, fellowship, and spiritual belonging. In response to this calling, Rev. Dr. Clive Samson and Rev. Susanna Clive stepped out in faith. Within just one week, what began as a prayerful vision became a new church community. Though it began without a name, it was established with a clear and powerful purpose.

Originally formed as a Tamil-speaking church, FCCI soon grew beyond linguistic and cultural boundaries. The name Faith Christian Church of India was chosen by the congregation to reflect the broader and beautifully diverse identity of the church. Today, while Tamil remains the predominant language among many members, FCCI is home to individuals and families who speak Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, and other languages. Over the years, FCCI has become a spiritual home not only for Indians, but also for people from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and beyond.

FCCI made a meaningful impact in the St. Louis community through its inaugural Christmas Musical Event in 2017, which brought together people from multiple cultures in a vibrant celebration of Christ. Since then, the church has continued to grow as a welcoming and unifying place for worship, fellowship, discipleship, and outreach.

Rooted in faith and guided by the love of Christ, FCCI remains committed to building a community where people from every background can encounter God, grow in faith, and serve others with love.

A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT US

As an inter-denominational church, FCCI is supported by and connected to the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, where it serves as a Mission Church. The church also maintains meaningful relationships with various churches, denominations, seminaries, and colleges.

FCCI places a strong emphasis on ministry with students, recognizing the vital role they play in the life and growth of the church. Over the years, students have been a tremendous blessing to FCCI, helping strengthen the church through their participation, leadership, promotion, and faithful support of weekly worship services and major events.

Through God’s grace, FCCI has continued to grow as a vibrant and welcoming faith community. Having entered its ninth year of ministry in 2025, FCCI remains committed to building bridges across communities, nurturing faith, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with all.