Independence Baptist Church

Welcome and thank you for visiting our website!

We are celebrating 90 years of ministry to our Lord Jesus Christ!

 Winter has made its way to the Ozarks. The cool of Fall has been replaced with arctic blasts of winter weather. There is much to thank the Lord for! We have been blessed so far with moderation and mild temperatures for January. We extend an invitation to you to join us for worship! The Psalmist said, "I was glad when the said to me, Let us go into the house of the Lord" Gathering with other believers builds us up and strengthens our personal relationship with our Savior.

We are excited and grateful to God for His enduring blessings! Come join with us as we continue to serve the Risen Savior! We are believing God for a wonderful Season of Blessings.

Here you will find information about our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship. If you have questions please email using the link provided, or call the church at 573-765-3685. We are a smaller congregation and there is not always someone in the church, but you can leave a message and we will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

At this time of year we should remember that the source of all that we have to be thankful for and the giver of the greatest gift of all is God, our Heavenly Father. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but should have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

This is also a great time to share the blessings that we enjoy with those who are experiencing difficulties. Through church and community organizations we can reach out and help those that have been deeply impacted by our economy and other struggles. More than ever charitable agencies are in need of support and volunteer help. Even 30 minutes a week could make a huge difference in helping these groups meet the needs of neighbors and friends.

Our economy seems to rise and fall  with each passing day. Unemployment figures seem to be stabalizing, some businesses are beginning to strengthen, but bankrupcies, repossessions, foreclosures and other troubles control the news and our thoughts. Some are voicing, "Where is God in all of this?" I don't have the answer to today's struggles; but I do have the answer to that! He is right where we left Him! 2 Chronicles 7:14 explains it like this, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land." Even within the church we find that programs have outranked prayer; passivism has overshadowed righteousness; and self-indulgence has overthrown evangelism. We are seeking entertainment instead of real worship. We want permission to live the way we want to rather than persuasion to a better and holier life. There is hope! There is a way to make it through the troubles! If we will turn our hearts to God, He will pour out His richness on us! It is His greatest desire to bless is people. The Bible is full of promises just waiting for sincere believers to call out for. It all depends on us! A change in Washington, D.C. is not near as important as a change in each of us. I have heard the cry, God bless America; I believe it is time that America blesses God!

 No matter what time of the year it may be, it is the right time to praise the Lord! It is easy to praise Him when times are pleasant and everything is going the way we want it to. The real challange comes in times that are difficult. God loves us and promises that He will not abandon us in troublesome times. Life does not always go the way we wish. But God assures us that we can trust in Him to help us through the rough spells life throws at us. Of course, in order to enjoy His presence and help we must have a personal relationship with Him by accepting Jesus into our life by faith. Our sins are forgiven and He guides us into a better way of living when we allow Him into our lives. He does not enter a life without being invited. When we invite Him into our life He will never disappoint us.

Even when life stays on schedule it is very important for our personal and family spiritual growth to have family and personal devotions.  A daily time with God enhances our regular time of study, worship, and fellowship together. Both are vital to our growth in our relationship with Christ Jesus our Lord. 

 As we continue to experience God's blessings in our own lives we should share the goodness with those we come in contact with. The media spends enough time sharing the dark side of life; we as believers need to dedicate ourselves to being the light that Jesus calls us to be. The Good News is that Jesus makes it possible to be forgiven. He will give purpose and meaning to life if we only believe!  At IBC we have enjoyed many rich blessings, and look forward to seeing God continue His good work. As a church family we look forward to continuing together in worship, study, and fellowship. As we follow the example of the early New Testament church we will continue to see great things happening.

At IBC we are striving to live above the mediocrity that many are satisfied in relationship with Jesus Christ. He has such wonderful plans and purpose for us as His sons and daughters.  God's Holy Word, the Bible, tells us everything we need to know to live in victory. Satan fears and trembles at the Name of Jesus. As a Christ-centered body we offer support. love, and guidance in the way to find victory in Jesus.

If you are considering relocating to our area, we would love to have you be our guest for Sunday School and worship.

When you visit our church, you will find:

• A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
• Preaching/teaching that is centered on the Word of God
• Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age
• A corporate outlet for truth-filled and moving praise and worship

In His Care,
Pastor John Dinwiddie