Fire Island started with a vision given to me by God in 1982 to reach youth for the purpose of training and encouraging them to evangelize their schools and their neighborhood with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is achieved through youth events scheduled throughout each year. The events are for youth of all ages. Fire Island is an event that will include teaching, encouragement, entertainment, music, and one on one ministry. We no longer do youth camps but have a music ministry with the band FireStruck. We will do youth rallies and concerts.
1. We believe in the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit; these three, yet one God. Matt. 28:19
2. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, infallible and should be read, taught, studied, and proclaimed. II Tim. 3:16 1 Tim. 4:13
3. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is God in the flesh and salvation comes only through the acceptance of Him as personal savior. Jn. 14:6 Rom. 10:9
4. We believe that God loved the world so much, He sent his son, Jesus Christ, to die on a cross to pay the penalty for our sins so we could have forgiveness. Jesus also rose from the dead in the flesh on the third day. He now sits at the right hand of the Father. Jn. 3:16 Mr. 16:19
5. We believe that as Christians we should choose to walk in the love of the Father and the unity of the body as to overshadow all offenses. Psalms 133:1 Ephe. 4:3-6 Jn. 17:20-23
President / Founder Stephen Phipps is a licensed minister whom God has called to minister to youth. He and his wife Kathe attend Ponca City Foursquare Church where they are actively involved with the youth. Stephen is employed by Conoco Inc. He is a 1976 graduate of Po-Hi.
Vice President Mickey Baldwin and his wife Marcie are the pastors of a Foursquare Church in Bartlesville Ok. Mickey is a 1976 graduate of Po Hi.
Sec./Treas. Kathe Phipps is a licensed minister of the gospel. She works along side her husband to reach the youth. Kathe and Steve have 3 children: Krista 20, Melissa 16 & Joshua 12. She is also the Co-Founder of Fire Island Ministries. She is currently home schooling their children. Kathe is also a 1976 graduate of Po-Hi.
Exec. Coordinator Marcie Baldwin is a wife and homemaker. She is also a 1980 graduate of Po-Hi. Marcie and Mickey have 4 children; Anthony, Abbi, Amanda & Andrea. They work together to help reach youth.
Crew Associates over operations: Jim & C'Cie Birch are both involved in jail and street ministry. They have a daughter Sara. Jim is employed at Smith International. C'Cie is currently home schooling their daughter.
Plus countless volunteers who support us through monetary means, prayer, and helping whenever and wherever they are needed. Without these volunteers, Fire Island would not be where it is today. Fire Island is run totally by volunteers. There are no paid employees at Fire Island. Fire Island is supported by the generous love offerings of others.