Vision

Fellowship Baptist church is situated on the Des Moines river with a view of the downtown skyline and the State Capitol. Our vision is to make disciples in the heart of this city and around the world for the glory of God.

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Listen to this week's message or another sermon from a past series. You will be encouraged to believe what God has said and live it out in everyday circumstances.

Hello from Pastor Dan

Welcome to Fellowship! My vision is to see our church grow in love for Christ, one another, and our neighbors who need to hear about Jesus. I help believers connect God's Word to their daily lives through thoughtful, passionate preaching. I consider it a great privilege and responsibility to oversee the ministry that God is doing here on the south-side, through Fellowship. When I am out of the office, I like to relax by playing soccer and basketball, drinking banana smoothies, and playing with my kids. Now that you know more about me, I would love to meet you!
​- Pastor Dan Vance

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You are Invited!

Jesus summarized His message this way: These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full (John 15:11). We are convinced that true joy is not found in the "American Dream" of perfect jobs, kids, money, or security. True joy is found in knowing and serving the Lord Jesus Christ! Each Sunday at 10:30 AM we come together to be reminded of these truths and to worship God through singing, prayer, and preaching. We welcome you to join us whether you are exploring questions of faith or are already a committed disciple of Jesus. Our congregation welcomes you!

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Kids

Learn How Our Families Grow Together

Fellowship loves kids! We have lots of opportunities for every member of the family to grow in a safe environment:

• Nursery (age 0-2) - Available during every service.
• Sunday School (all ages) - 9:30 am, Sundays - Classes are divided by age, but every class learns the same theme so you can review with your kids what you study in-depth in the adult class.
• Children's Church (age 3-5) - 10:30 am, Sundays - All children are welcome to stay with their parents for the entire worship service or attend Children's Church when it is dismissed right before the sermon.
• Kids 4 Truth (age 4 - Grade 5) - 5:30 pm, Sundays- This exciting club includes songs, games, a snack, and lessons from God's Word. Kid's 4 Truth uses a catechetical approach where students memorize portions of Scripture and answers to important questions about the faith. Learn more about Kids 4 Truth here.

Beliefs

At Fellowship, we believe the Bible is God's Word. In it, He tells us who we are, what we were made for, and where we are going. The sad news is that we have all broken His law and deserve His righteous judgment. The Gospel is the good news that God sent us a rescuer to atone for our sin - Jesus Christ; fully God and fully man, who died on the cross in the place of guilty sinners. The Bible calls on all people to repent of their sin and believe in Jesus as their Savior. 

One of the most popular verses in the Bible proclaims that message: John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

The Bible tells us the Greatest News of all time and it is also the rule and measure for all questions of life and faith at Fellowship. Find out more about our beliefs here.