
Our Laborers
Speaking Biblical Truth
Pastor John Powell & Family
Jotham, Ezra, John, Joanna, and Holly
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John served as director of student-athlete development with the Indiana football program.
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Served as the team’s chaplain in 2019.
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Worked as the campus pastor for Fellowship Bible Church South Campus in Jackson, Tenn.
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Director of character development for the University of Mississippi football program for four seasons.
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Served for 18 years with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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Earned a bachelor’s in history from Lambuth University and a master's in theology from Liberty University Baptist Seminary.
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Author of Proven Player: The Instruction Manual to Building Character in Sports and Life.


Engaging the Youth
Bo and Heather Ward with Elliott & Issac.
Our youth group meets each year (August to May) on Sunday evenings (6 to 7:30PM). We welcome grades 6 through 12!
We engage hearts and minds through activities such as the Indianapolis Winter Jam concert—which features Christian artists such as KB, Colton Dixon, Micah Tyler, CAIN, Crowder, and more. We also have bowling nights, Christmas parties, and even a Mario Kart tournament—complete with a Mario plush trophy!
It is a privilege and blessing to see Christ grow in young hearts.
Sharing the Good News
Stanford Baptist Church
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Financially and prayerfully supports 12 missionaries, both local and around the world.
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Local sharing reaches a child evangelism club at a local elementary school, missionary housing in Indiana, and other North American opportunities.
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International sharing reaches Europe, the Middle East, South east Asia, and south Asia.
