Where: Fireside Bistro

Date: October 7 – November 11, 2026
Facilitator: Joel Simpson


Nobody wants a counterfeit. In a world full of cultural pressure and surface-level religion, we are called to live an authentic faith in a world of imitations. Join us for The Genuine Article, an engaging study through the book of James. Together, we’ll look past hollow religiosity and discover what it means to live out a real, enduring faith—one that finds joy in trial, seeks Godly wisdom, tames the tongue, and puts belief into real-world action. Come discover what it means to live out the real thing every day.

Where: CAC

Date: October 7 – November 11, 2026
Facilitator: Brett Roush

Nobody grows up dreaming of waking up, going to work, heading home, watching Netflix, scrolling through social media, and then doing it all over again the next day until their last breath. We all want to be used to change the world.

We don’t want to spend our lives being time-wasters, or space-takers, or binge-watchers, or game-players, or even book-readers. We want to be difference-makers. But it’s easy to get caught up in the everyday stuff of life until the years slowly go by, and with each passing year, the question seems to get louder: Am I making any difference in this world? We want to make a difference, but there are so many opinions on the way to do that. Maybe there’s a different way to make a difference, and we’re just missing it. Without a doubt, Jesus is the person who has made the biggest difference in all of history. So, how did Jesus make such a difference in this world? If we study the story of his life as recorded in the Gospels, there are a number of answers we could highlight, but there’s one particular phrase that captures how Jesus had such an impact, and this phrase is how he wants to use us to make a difference: one at a time. Making a difference isn’t measured by a viral post or a name on a building. It isn’t determined by a following or a fan base.

Making a difference isn’t dependent on what’s in your bank account or who’s in your contacts. Want to make a difference? Focus on the one. That’s it. That’s the secret of the way of Jesus. One at a time.

Connections Class is your introduction to Indianola First! This 4-week small group is designed to help you get to know our church, our mission, and our community. You'll meet new people, learn what we believe, and discover ways to get involved. After completing the class, we encourage you to join another Wednesday Night Class to continue building relationships and deepening your faith. You'll also have the opportunity to explore ministry opportunities if you're interested in serving.

New sessions begin on the first Wednesday of every month. Click the link to sign up!

Are you feeling spiritually stuck or thinking, “There must be more”? The Ultimate Journey helps identify struggles and deepen your relationship with God, leading to a fuller experience of His incredible relationship with you. Whether you are held back by past events, depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, abuse, abandonment, divorce, or loss, there is hope. The Ultimate Journey aids in working through past issues and prepares you for a successful future, teaching you a new perspective on yourself. If difficulties are affecting those around you and you find yourself hurting loved ones, this journey can guide you toward emotional freedom. Despite receiving Christ, many still believe negative past voices rather than God's truths. The Ultimate Journey helps you exchange these lies for the truth, enabling you to see yourself as God does, resulting in wholeness and true freedom that transforms your life.