Location (5/5) - Echo has been located in Avon, IN for the past two years. Spending the first two…read moreyears at the Hendricks YMCA, Echo relocated on September 8, 2019, to Avon South Middle School. This is immediately located right off of Rockville Road, which makes it easily accessible to all of Hendricks County and Indianapolis. Service (5/5) - Service starts at 10am every Sunday and it will typically last around an hour. Pastor Chad Lunsford has an incredible way of spreading God's word to a diverse Church. The worship music is fantastic, the production and lighting are top notch and seating/stage is incredible. The coffee first thing in the morning isn't half bad either. Dream Team (5/5) - You will feel like family from the first time you attend a service at Echo Church. From the Dream Team Staff waving and guiding you from the parking lot to your seat all the way to the Pastor meeting you immediately after the service, you will feel Echo's love. After your first service, do not forget to fill out a connection card and turn it in to the Welcome Table to receive your free Echo T-Shirt. Child Care (5/5) - Echo Church has a fun and safe worship experience for kids (birth-5th grade). You must register your child in each time they visit, so you know that they are safe. You may register online prior to arriving to service. Overall (5/5) - Everyone faces adversity. It's Echo's mission to spiritually guide you through whatever valley it is that you're in. It's Echo's mission to echo God's love to our community. You will leave feeling loved, accepted and like family. Joining my new "home" one year ago was the best decision my family has ever made.

Great new church in Avon! Located in the amazing Hendricks YMCA, this church was welcoming from…read morethe parking lot to our seats. Our kids were checked in quickly and were excited to go to class - always a good sign. The worship was fantastic, one of the most engaging teams I've seen. Oftentimes newer/younger churches like to blare music that rattles my ear drums. Not here. The sound team did a great job here. The sermon was solid and applicable. All over a warm, friendly experience. I'd recommend it to others.

The Holy Spirit is there, and resides there , the teachings are shared with the love of our Lord…read moreand savior Jesus Christ! The music is God breathed believe me you will feel it. It is a come as you are kind of church that is here to serve our community with genuine Christ based love.

A church and community sharing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A safe place to experience the love…read moreof others and the presence of God. The leadership is knowledgeable and dedicated for all to know the Lord and follow in His footsteps.

I have grown up in church pretty much all my life and I have seen it all! When only trying to visit…read moreI knew the 1st visit! This church had the right idea to save souls and not scare souls away! This is what Jesus Christ is about! Loving on the lost and sharing Gods word in a way that is relatable to those who has never opened a bible or has no knowledge of the goodness and power of the word. I am on my 3rd week visiting and really believing and praying about connecting soon to get more in tuned with what is needed to help the community and ministry within this Church home.

I love the Blended Church! It's a church where everyone is welcome. I feel the love right when I…read morewalk in the doors. They call The Blended Church the 2nd chance church. That name alone shows me that they don't judge and allow people with past hurts/struggles here. Pastor Dehner is very personable and tries to get to know the people of the church community. They have children's church for children up to 6th grade. There is also youth group for students 12 to 18 on Sunday evenings. Come check them out

My family and I stopped by this church when we were in town and really enjoyed it! Everyone was so…read morefriendly. The kids Ministry was second to none. My kids actually begged me to go back! I was able to get a free coffee and head into the sanctuary where there was special seating in the back, which was so nice for me and my toddler to actually be able to listen to the word while he was coloring (they even had coloring sheets and crayons) -- really, really awesome Church, and not to mention the pastor that was speaking, gave such a sobering message about not having secret sin!! if you're looking for a church and you live in the area, I would definitely check it out. It's pretty big, but it also feels very personal. :)

Eagle Church would be among the first churches that I would recommend if someone were looking in…read morethe Anson / Whitestown / Zionsville (I-65) rapidly growing area. Very energetic atmosphere for a non-denominational, evangelical church! Contemporary, spirit filled music and a very down to earth, practical message. My children really enjoyed this church. Nowhere near as big as Traders Point, but if you are looking for something not too small, but not huge, then this church is perfect.

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.

What a wonderful new Heartland location! And have you met the staff? The congregation? You can tell…read morethey are genuinely happy to see new faces walk in the door. Heartland Westfield recently launched and it's grown a lot even since the first day I went to check it out. It's located at an elementary school, so there's plenty of parking! Childcare? Yep, it's available. How about a worship team? You know it! Pastor Darryn live streams in during his sermon at the 96th St. location - but I promise you the quality of the video on the mega screen is so good that it's as if he's there in real life. :) Pastor Jarod Moore of the Westfield location and his wife Amanda are honestly some of the nicest people I've ever met. I met Jarod when I started attending the 96th St. location almost 4 years ago and recently met Amanda when she began giving me piano lessons - and then graciously invited me to join her small group. :) I have complete faith that this church location will continue to stay true to what Heartland has been all along - a place that thrives on loving people well. Looking forward to seeing what God does with this group of people.

Been a Heartland member for a couple of years now and typically go to the 96th street campus. This…read moreis my 2nd time at the Westfield location and it didnt disappoint. Friendly dream team staff, coffee bar, excellent music and Pator Jared is extremely welcoming and inspirational. I would recommed anyone to come to check it out!

The fellowship is what brings me back. Following the Bible as it was written. Pastor Mike and…read morePastor Craig explain the verses and how they relate to our life today. No judgement, come as you are! Also, the community outreach is unbelievable. The church does so much, you won't find them bragging though. They just do it! The music is contemporary with all types of instruments.

I visited this service for the first time this past weekend. It is visible from the road. Praise is…read morein a large, nice building. Being contemporary, there were many young adults, but the age range was larger than I had expected. They were talking on a series, "Won't You Be My Neighbor". They had two handouts; one for main points and notes, and one directly related to the reading for the day. The music was live and energetic, as well as the congregation. The 11:30 service had some seats open, and I enjoyed the experience. Communion service was not pressured, one could get in line and participate at their own will. There were also gluten free offerings. The spirit of the pastor and the congregation was contagious, I would absolutely visit again.