Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Independent Baptist
Service Times
Sunday School 9:30am; Morning Worship 10:45am; Evening Service 6:00pm; Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Bob Jones University
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox Christology per SOF
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
KJV-preferred, inerrancy affirmed
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry visible — children's, adult, music ministries listed. Held yellow.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure
Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Homepage reached; Chuck Phelps not surfaced on landing. Mission framing generic ('discipleship, Bible teaching'). Tina Anderson abuse-reporting history under Phelps's prior pastorate remains reputational concern. Held yellow.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository preaching emphasis
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Verify missions emphasis
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify — minimal public cultural engagement
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent — no denominational accountability
Caution
Assessment
Large Indianapolis IFB church with expository preaching emphasis. Pastor Chuck Phelps was the center of significant public controversy over his handling of the Tina Anderson sexual abuse case at his prior church (Trinity Baptist, Concord NH); MOOP readers with children should research the history and restoration arc before visiting. Doctrine is classic IFB, but leadership concerns are real.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
8140 Union Chapel Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240
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