Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Independent Baptist
Service Times
Sunday Morning, Sunday Evening, Wednesday Evening (check website for times)
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Called as senior pastor 2022; succeeded longtime pastor Roger Voegtlin
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian, orthodox.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
KJV-only; inerrancy affirmed.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Active through college and church.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
IFB — verify easy-believism vs. genuine repentance teaching.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male pastoral staff. Traditional IFB patriarchal structure.
Male pastoral staff. Traditional IFB patriarchal structure.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male-led. Operates college and academy.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Traditional Baptist preaching.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Missions emphasis, college trains workers.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative, counter-cultural.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Site returned 403 Forbidden on fetch — site is live but blocks automated fetches. Held yellow — IFB concerns (KJV-only, no external accountability) per prior data remain; cannot verify soteriology easy-believism vs repentance concern without direct access.
Caution
Assessment
Fairhaven Baptist is a well-known IFB church in Chesterton, IN. Dr. Jeremiah Mitchell became senior pastor in 2022 after over 20 years as teacher/assistant. The church operates Fairhaven Baptist College and Fairhaven Baptist Academy. Note: the address in the batch (860 Johnson Rd) differs from web results (86 East Oak Hill Road). Standard IFB profile — strong on Scripture, conservative values, but independent governance concerns apply.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
860 Johnson Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
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