I was attracted by the simple Name...Friendship. Of course, it's more than Friendship. My…read moreexperience was there's a deeper love that exceeded my expectations. I've visited 9 churches and this is the first where I could see and believe their mission. They made me feel genuinely comfortable. I'm planning on going back!

Great medium sized church just north of Whiteland in southern-most Greenwood. I have been a handful…read moreof churches, but none have made me feel more at home and welcome than this one. They are appropriately named "Friendship" as they make you feel important and included the moment you walk through the doors. This church has a really great age range of people - so anyone can feel like they fit in. I really enjoy the sermons as they are interesting and applicable to everyday life even in today's day and age. The music is contemporary and the overall feel is modern. They have lots of social gatherings - often times just for fun and fellowship - beyond the standard bible study group. This is one church that just makes sense - and makes you feel great and energized about your faith as you leave. I cannot wait to grow in my faith with this great community of people.

Been a member of The Creek for 25 years. Have leaarned and grown so much during these years…read more Straight biblical teaching. Pastors are wonderful and don't stray from God's word.

As I've shared from several recent church experiences, I'm currently in the process of visiting…read moreCentral Indiana faith communities after having spent several years in a historic peace denomination yet feeling like certain aspects of my life, especially around my disability, were being neglected. The Creek is located not far from Franklin Central High School on the Southeast Side of Indy. While I'm not quite sure if it qualifies as a "mega-church," it's certainly larger than the usual churches that I attend and I'll confess to having been intimidated as I drove up to its rather enormous campus. I'd been referred to The Creek by friends who knew I desired a faith community where my disability would be accepted. As an aging adult with spina bifida, I've largely outlived most of my supports and I've been longing for a wider circle. The Creek has a strong ministry to persons with disabilities, though my experience is that it largely focuses on individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities - both adults and children. I contacted the Special Needs Director (for the record, I hate the phrase "special needs"). I wanted to get a feel for attitudes. She was quite friendly and responded twice to my inquiries and encouraged me to attend their 4:30pm class on Sundays. I intended to do that after our last e-mail exchange, but I ended up ill that Sunday and committed the next couple Sundays. So, it took me about a month to follow through. They offer high-tech, contemporary worship services only with programs for children, youth and those with disabilities among other populations. I shared with the director that I desired a community where I could both "be" disabled and share my gifts. As I get older, my body is more difficult to manage and I welcome the vulnerability that comes with people knowing who I am physically and emotionally on a more vulnerable level. However, many of the ways in which I'm gifted also still long to be expressed. The Creek has a form, kind of like an application, filled out on everyone it serves in their disability ministry to ensure an understanding of physical needs, behavioral supports, etc. I was impressed that it acknowledged physical disabilities. It's sometimes a little more difficult to serve those whose needs may be physical up to and including restroom needs. The Creek seems to have a large staff with an abundance of volunteers including both men and women, young and old including students from nearby University of Indianapolis. The parking lot is huge, there's quite a bit of accessible parking - it's not particularly well marked but it's present. The church is multi-level, but elevators are present. I wasn't sure where to find the disability ministry, called Access, but tried to enter through an outer door labeled "Access." It was locked. I'm assuming it's the volunteer entrance and they know how to, well, access it. I got a little frustrated, but decided I would just experience the worship anyway. If I like the worship, I'll pursue the disability ministry. Ironically, on my way out I think I figured it out. It's not real obvious which entrance to use, but I followed the crowds and figured it out. They have Information booths around and volunteers answer questions. I received a gift as a first-time visitor (a coffee mug, note pad, pen). I was pointed to the large sanctuary. It's auditorium style. The worship style is definitely contemporary. I've got no issues with contemporary worship - in fact, I'd dare say I prefer it. As a Sunday afternoon service, however, it felt very dry. The worship leader was trying hard to energize parishioners, but the rock n' rollish music kind of felt like that one-hit wonder band desperately trying for a second hit. Unfortunately, when that happens it often feels more like performance than worship. The pastor, Dr. Gary Johnson, started a new series largely centered around the Bible. He's their long-time pastor, but due to retire in April 2019. I liked his speaking style, though I found the message itself surprisingly negative and lacking in inspiration. The preaching is consistently Bible based; the theology stresses inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible and much of today's centered around society's increasing rejection of that. I found people friendly and helpful including one man who offered, and I accepted, to bring me communion where I was sitting toward the back. The Creek is a pretty good drive for me and I don't consider it likely that it's a place I would call home nor will I likely return to experience the disability ministry. However, for those seeking a large church, contemporary worship with a theology that stresses the inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible, The Creek has much to offer and certainly will embrace those in your family with disabilities. Be aware that the auditorium is at a slant; if you're on wheels, you may wheel ahead if your brakes aren't in good order.

When searching for a new church home, we tried several in the Greenwood area and ended up coming…read moreback to Greenwood Christian Church. We really like the service - the worship music blends contemporary songs with older hymns and it feels very genuine. Some churches seem to put on a performance and while there is a band, you don't feel like you're at a rock concert. The teaching/preaching is rooted in solid Biblical values and the congregation appears welcoming and we were impressed they created a space during the pandemic that was socially distant and where you could wear a mask if you chose. We are looking forward to getting more involved ad we make this our church home.

Great church Our pastor Matt preaches from the Bible…read more I love the new music and the Bible school classes.

I discovered this church through a dear friend a few years ago. She has been going GBBC for years,…read moreand had invited me to come check it out on many occasions. When I finally paid this quaint church a visit, I quickly discovered that it is a very conservative church in many respects. The people I met there were very welcoming and friendly. The church adheres to, and follows a 'Sunday best' dress code. I rather enjoyed it, because I don't get an opportunity to dress up very much anymore, and liked donning and sporting my best apparel for a change. I always felt that dressing up a little does have a way of making one feel better about themselves as well. The pastor is very fervent and passionate in his delivery of the gospel. His - no bones about it - sermons are by far not boring and/or of a sleepy/yawning nature. He delivers the good word with expertise and precession. He knows the good book, and is more than eager and willing to share what he knows with his congregation. If I could respectfully use the descriptive words: entertaining, educational and highly enlightening, I think it really sums up how the experience feels overall. He has moved me (to happy and sad - bittersweet tears), on many occasions when discussing and sharing certain subject matter - biblical and real applicable life rendering matter. The music is a very good and is born of a traditional gospel and hymnal genre. They have a great sounding full choir and some instrumental/band performances/offerings. The children's choir is very sweet too. Occasionally they will have a talented featured vocalist sing at the pulpit ; singing basically a cappella. It's a charming church that I think everyone should try to experience at least once in their life. It's quite humbling to see what a traditional church experience feels like. I absolutely respect and appreciate it for what it is, and what it stands for.

Very welcoming congregation. Feels so peaceful inside. The music is great. Come join us.read more