College Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Josh Moody

Founded Unknown

Denomination Non-denominational

Service Times Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM (9:30 AM livestreamed)

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website college-church.org

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Evangelical Trinitarian; Apostles' Creed affirmed in Wheaton-evangelical tradition.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

ECAP-member; historic evangelical inerrancy (college-affiliated).

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's ministry exists; not distinctively emphasized.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Classic evangelical sola fide; Reformed-leaning.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Complementarian — male-only pastors/elders per historic position; not egalitarian.

Complementarian — male-only pastors and elders.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Elder-led; Josh Moody Senior Pastor; transparent governance.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository 'God Centered Life' teaching ministry — systematic through Scripture.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Strong global missions tied to Wheaton evangelical network.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Historic conservative evangelical; ECAP accountability seal.

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Independent but rooted in historic Wheaton evangelicalism; ECAP member.

Caution

Assessment

College Church at 332 E Seminary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187. Josh Moody has served as Senior Pastor since 2009. Non-denominational church historically connected to Wheaton College. Known for theologically robust, evangelical preaching in the heart of evangelical America. Three Sunday services indicate significant attendance. Strong heritage of Biblical teaching and evangelical scholarship. Highly recommended for men seeking intellectually rigorous, Gospel-centered ministry.

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Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source college-church.org

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