Who We Are
We are a joyful community of people who are being transformed by the beauty and power of the Gospel as disciples of Jesus Christ where we live, work, and play. This can be summarized by Christ Community’s three-fold purpose:
- Exalt God’s Glory // In all that we say, do, and think; in every worship service and ministry program; in our homes, schools, and workplaces—we seek to magnify the glory of our wonderful God.
- Equip God’s People // With each Biblical sermon, class, and youth group lesson; with every small group gathering and fellowship meal; with any seminar or Bible study or educational resource—we seek to grow God’s people as faithful disciples.
- Extend God’s Kingdom // Through every retelling of the Gospel story; through every mission trip and service project; through each Gospel-shaped invitation and testimony and conversation—we seek to follow Jesus’ call to advance His redemptive reign as King.
What We Believe
We affirm the five solas of the Reformation. These simple and profound commitments, which act as a summary of the gospel, inform what we believe about God, the Bible, humanity, and salvation. We believe that the Westminster Standards (the Confession of Faith, Larger Catechism, and Shorter Catechism) summarize the teachings of Scripture in a clear way, and are our standard for doctrine and belief. All churches in our denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America (see below), subscribe to these statements.
We are saved...
- by grace alone // sola gratia
God’s grace alone, working for and within us, is the foundation for our salvation and our sanctification.
Romans 3:23-24 | Ephesians 2:8-9 - through faith alone // sola fide
Faith alone in Jesus is how we are made right before God.
Galatians 2:15-16 | Ephesians 2:8-9 - by Christ alone // solus Christus
Christ alone is the mediator between God and humanity, for by His work alone is humanity reconciled to God.
Acts 4:12 | Romans 3:21-26 | 1 Timothy 2:5 - according to Scripture alone // sola scriptura
The Bible alone is the inspired Word of God, and as such it is uniquely inerrant, sufficient, and authoritative.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 | 2 Peter 1:21 - to the glory of God alone // soli Deo gloria
As the One who is sovereign over every aspect of our salvation, God alone deserves all the glory.
Romans 11:36 | Ephesians 2:9
We affirm the truth of the Nicene Creed:
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of one Being with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human. For our sake He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again, in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
- We believe the Bible is the written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the original manuscripts. The Old and New Testaments are authoritative in all matters of faith and practice.
- We believe that the Bible tells one unified story that points to and is fulfilled in the Person and work of Jesus Christ, embodied in His Gospel.
- We believe that God created all humankind in His image—male and female, with innate dignity, value, and potential—to be fruitful and multiply, and fill and have dominion over the earth according to His revealed will.
- We believe that Adam and Eve sinned and rebelled against God by eating of the forbidden fruit, and thus all mankind entered into a state of persistent sin and misery.
- We believe the sin of our first parents has been passed down to us, and we cannot save ourselves. The punishment for our sin is eternal separation and suffering apart from the Lord—that is, death.
- We believe that because we could not and cannot obey God's will, God entered into a covenant of grace with His people, to save them by a redeemer.
- We believe that the redeemer of God's chosen people is the Lord Jesus Christ who, being the eternal Son of God, became man. He is God and Man in two distinct natures, in one person, forever.
- We believe that Jesus Christ, by His perfect life, atoning death, resurrection, and ascension, saves all who would call upon Him in faith by his grace. He is the only way to salvation.
- We believe that the Lord is gracious and faithful to His people not simply as individuals but as families in successive generations according to His covenant promises. Thus, God gives each family member the opportunity to repent and believe.
- We believe the Spirit regenerates our hearts to draw us to salvation—this is a gift, which we cannot earn.
- We now eagerly await the Lord Jesus' return when He will come to judge the living and the dead, and believe that He will raise those who know Him to everlasting life and those who do not to everlasting torment.
- We believe the good news of the gospel is that salvation is offered to all who would call upon the name of the Lord Jesus!
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Traditional // Sundays @ 9am // In-Person
Contemporary // Sundays @ 10:30am // In-Person & Online
One Service Sunday // July 27, 2025 @ 10am
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Our Denomination
As a Presbyterian church, our local body is led by a group of elected elders (called a Session) who are themselves accountable to regional and national bodies. The national body of which we are a member congregation is the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The PCA was formed in 1973 to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ in North America and beyond.
The regional body to which we belong is the Central Indiana Presbytery (CIP). In 1990, there were three PCA churches in central Indiana. By the grace of God working through church-planting efforts, we now have over a dozen churches in our area.
Our History
God has been gracious to Christ Community Church, and it is easy to see His hand at work as we consider our history. The following are a few highlights and turning points as our church has grown over the years.
- early 1990 // The PCA decides to plant a new flagship church in the north suburban Indianapolis area. Pastor Tim Kirk begins to lead small group meetings in August.
- November 11, 1990 // The first worship service is held in the cafetorium of Clay Jr. High (now Clay Middle School) in Carmel, Indiana with 120 men, women, and children in attendance.
- March 28, 1993 // Christ Community particularizes as a self-governing church, and the first three ruling elders are ordained. The following year, Christ Community’s first deacons are ordained.
- May 1995 // A building campaign is organized to raise money for a permanent church home.
- August 1995 // The building on Main and Gray is purchased, and worship services begin that Fall.
- 2001 // Christ Community plants Crossroads Community Church in Fishers.
- 2007 // Christ Community plants New City Church in East Metro Indy.
- 2013-2014 // The Diaconate leads two major upgrades to the church building: a larger kitchen area and an improved sanctuary.
- 2015 // Christ Community plants Midtown Church in the Meridian/Butler University area.
- January 2016 // Pastor Tim Kirk resigns as senior pastor to take a newly-created position with the Central Indiana Presbytery as Director of Church Planting.
- Fall 2016 // A new outdoor patio is added for Sunday fellowship and outdoor events.
- September 2017 // Pastor Josiah Jones is installed as the new senior pastor at Christ Community Church.
- Winter 2020 // The large Sunroom is transformed into a Playroom for church families and later the public.
Upcoming Events
July 8
Magnified BKC - Walsh House
July 13
StuMin Parent & Guardian Lunch
July 14