The story of NFBC begins in 1985 when a group of young, Filipino, born-again believers began to meet for prayer in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. As they committed themselves to prayer, discipleship and the sharing of the Gospel, the Lord blessed them in adding family members and friends to their number.

This growth confirmed in them a need for a Filipino church in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. They brought this need to the Elk Grove Baptist Church and its affiliation, the Midwest Baptist Conference (MBC). In response, the MBC contacted Pastor Godfrey Catanus who accepted and became the missionary/pastor of the church-to-be.

On January 3, 1988, the church held it first worship service. With 35 charter members, the church was formally recognized by and accepted into the Midwest Baptist Conference and the Baptist General Conference on May 20, 1988. With no facilities of their own, the church began to meet on Sunday evenings in the gym of Elk Grove Baptist Church. Yet, because God was blessing their ministry, the need for a building of their own became more evident.

After months of praying and meeting in different venues, the church's prayers were answered on November 11, 1992 when the church acquired another church's 2.4-acre property in West Elk Grove. Through the financial help of BGC's Cornerstone Fund, God performed one of many miracles in the life of NFBC. Consequently, the church took all opportunities available to expand their work in the Kingdom.

2. The Trinity
We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons, that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption.

3. God the Father
We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of each person, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.

4. Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal visible return to earth.

5. The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide.

6. Regeneration
We believe that all people are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit.

7. The Church
We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible confession of faith, and associated for worship, work and fellowship. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world.

8. Christian Conduct
We believe that Christians should live for the glory of God and the well-being of others; that their conduct should be blameless before the world; that they should be faithful stewards of their possessions; and that they should seek to realize for themselves and others the full stature of maturity in Christ.

9. The Ordinances
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church: baptism and the Lord's Supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water into the name of the triune God. We believe that the Lord's Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

10. Religious Liberty
We believe that every human being has direct relations with God, and is responsible to God alone in all matters of faith; that each church is independent and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority; that therefore Church and State must be kept separate as having different functions, each fulfilling its duties free from dictation or patronage of the other.

11. Church Cooperation
We believe that local churches can best promote the cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating with one another in a denominational organization. Such an organization, whether a regional or district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches. Cooperation in a conference is voluntary and may be terminated at any time. Churches may likewise cooperate with interdenominational fellowships on a voluntary basis.

12. The Last Things
We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His kingdom. We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal felicity of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked.

SENIOR PASTOR
Dr. Godfrey A. Catanus

ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Jim Pendowski

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Justin Navarro
Alex D. Rabanal
Lito Raza
Nellie Reyes (Secretary)
Raoul Rodriguez
Ralston Tabang (Chairman)

DEACONS AND DEACONESSES
Lou Altares
Melo Blancaflor
John Catanus
Butch Evangelista (Chairman)
Dave Gaare
Lillian Lacy
Joe Reyes

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Gloria Blancaflor - Membership
Gloria Catanus - Christian Education
Remy Gaare - Social Events Coordinator
Kathy Portante - Music
Lita Rabanal - Evangelism
Amy Rodriguez - Missions

TREASURER
Elvie Mendoza

FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Josie Portante

ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Jennifer De La Cruz

CHURCH CLERK
Yumi Yamaguchi

CCLC STAFF
Sarah Plotena - Director
Lilann Evangelista - Office Manager
Dr. Isabelo Evangelista - Physician

YOUTH MINISTRY INTERNS
Ronel John Borromeo
Myrill Rodriguez

AUDIO / VISUAL COORDINATOR
Steve Danan