Cultivating authentic followers of Jesus Christ
We exist as a church to cultivate authentic followers of Christ.
We desire for you to grow spiritually. However, spiritual growth doesn't happen on its own! Much like a farmer that plows the field, we want to journey with you to aid you in growing in your relationship with Jesus.
We desire for you to grow spiritually. However, spiritual growth doesn't happen on its own! Much like a farmer that plows the field, we want to journey with you to aid you in growing in your relationship with Jesus.
Authentic Followers of Christ
What do we mean by authentic follower of Christ?
Devoted Worshiper
Someone who engages in the spiritual rhythms of being with Jesus and sabbath, along with corporate worship gatherings
Humble Servant
Someone who engages in the spiritual rhythm of service to meet needs of others both inside and outside of the church.
Honest Storyteller
Someone who engages in the spiritual rhythm of story-telling to share the gospel and one’s personal testimony.
Compassionate Leader
Someone who engages in guiding others by inviting along and seeking to mature while multiply.
Values
What do we value at FBC Indianola?
Worship of Christ - Disciples value the worship of Christ
Service to Christ - Disciples follow Christ's example of service, they serve through Christ's church, and use service to witness for Christ.
Reach for Christ - Disciples submits to the command to make disciples and possess an eternal mindset. Eternity matters for all!
Service to Christ - Disciples follow Christ's example of service, they serve through Christ's church, and use service to witness for Christ.
Reach for Christ - Disciples submits to the command to make disciples and possess an eternal mindset. Eternity matters for all!
Connect in Christ - Disciples seek biblical community and lovingly connect through unity.
Rest in Christ - Disciples surrender to the Sabbath command, are distinctly marked by Sabbath, and show dependence on Christ through Sabbath.
Rest in Christ - Disciples surrender to the Sabbath command, are distinctly marked by Sabbath, and show dependence on Christ through Sabbath.
Spiritual Rhythms
How do we live out these values?
Being with Jesus - This spiritual rhythm is core to every disciple's life. Instead of doing for Jesus, being with Jesus is primary.
Sabbath - This spiritual rhythm leads disciples to be filled with worshipful rest in Christ.
Story-telling - This spiritual rhythm is about sharing our personal story and the gospel story with others.
Meal-sharing - This spiritual rhythm brings community and relationships all disciples need.
Sabbath - This spiritual rhythm leads disciples to be filled with worshipful rest in Christ.
Story-telling - This spiritual rhythm is about sharing our personal story and the gospel story with others.
Meal-sharing - This spiritual rhythm brings community and relationships all disciples need.
Service - This spiritual rhythm follows Christ's loving example of serving others.
Inviting Along - This spiritual rhythm is about inviting others into community and to experiencing Christ through each rhythm. Think, instead of inviting to the one event, invite along to walk with each other in following Jesus.
Maturing While Multiplying - Instead of believing we have to come to a certain level of maturity, we walk by faith with others to mature and multiply disciples simultaneously.
Inviting Along - This spiritual rhythm is about inviting others into community and to experiencing Christ through each rhythm. Think, instead of inviting to the one event, invite along to walk with each other in following Jesus.
Maturing While Multiplying - Instead of believing we have to come to a certain level of maturity, we walk by faith with others to mature and multiply disciples simultaneously.