{"id":34,"date":"2026-10-15T21:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T21:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/churchbodyofchrist.org\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2026-10-15T22:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T22:21:44","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/churchbodyofchrist.org\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Home<\/a> \/ About<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

About us<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Who we are, what we believe, and where God is leading us.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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01 \u00b7 Our history<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Who we are<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Church of the Body of Christ in Indianapolis, Inc. is an evangelical Christian church, incorporated in the State of Indiana on September 24, 2019, organized exclusively for religious, charitable, educational, cultural and scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We are a community of believers gathered around the Word of God, who worship God, preach the Gospel, make disciples, and serve the community of Indianapolis and its surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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2019<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Incorporated in Indiana on September 24, 2019, with headquarters at 9998 Split Rock Way.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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[YEAR]<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

[Key milestone, to be completed by the pastor and his team]<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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[YEAR]<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

[Key milestone, to be completed by the pastor and his team]<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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02 \u00b7 Our slogan<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

One Body. One Spirit. One Mission.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\u201cThere is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope.\u201d Ephesians 4:4<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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03 \u00b7 Our vision<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

To be a church that embodies the body of Christ on earth: a community where the Gospel transforms lives, where believers grow in holiness through the power of the Holy Spirit, and where worship, discipleship and service to others extend well beyond the walls of the church.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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04 \u00b7 Our mission<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and win souls for Him; to organize worship services, Bible teaching and prayer activities; to conduct charitable activities for people in need (meals, clothing, material assistance); to offer educational programs (Bible courses, literacy training, homework assistance); to organize cultural events open to the community (concerts, conferences, exhibitions); and to support social projects in line with Christian values (health, environment, youth).<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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05 \u00b7 Our objectives<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Six commitments<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and lead souls to Him.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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To organize worship services, Bible teaching and prayer activities.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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To conduct charitable activities for people in need: meals, clothing and material assistance.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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To offer educational programs: Bible courses, literacy training and homework assistance.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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To organize cultural events open to the community: concerts, conferences, exhibitions.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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To support scientific and social projects in line with Christian values: health, environment, youth.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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06 \u00b7 What we believe<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Our values<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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The Trinity<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

One God in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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The Holy Bible<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The authority and inspiration of the Word of God.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Salvation by grace<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

By grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Holiness of life<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Through the power of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Marriage<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Respect for marriage as instituted by God.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Selfless service<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Charity toward the community.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Gospel first<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Political neutrality and exclusive commitment to the Gospel.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Leadership<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Executive Committee<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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David Jean-Baptiste<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

President (CEO)<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Isaac Joseph<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Vice-President (Vice-CEO)<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Ronald Pierre<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Treasurer<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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St Luc Deralus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Secretary<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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