Leading People to Follow Jesus
Following Jesus isn't about having it all together. It's about taking your next step in faith with a community that walks with you and points you toward hope, purpose, and life in Christ.
Come as you are. You do not need to dress a certain way or have life figured out. Bring your questions, your doubts, and your story. This is a place to learn how to love God with your whole life and love others in real, practical ways. You will experience worship that points your heart toward God, teaching that connects faith to everyday decisions, and a community that walks with you one step at a time. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time or looking for something deeper, you are welcome here.
Take Your Next Step
A simple pathway to help you take your next step with Jesus.
Life is busy and faith can easily get crowded out. When we gather for worship, we create space to slow down, refocus, and reconnect with God. Worship helps remind us who God is, where our hope is found, and that we don’t walk this journey alone. It’s a place to be encouraged and strengthened for the week ahead.
Everyone longs to belong somewhere. Through small groups and meaningful relationships, you can find community that goes beyond Sunday mornings. These connections offer support, prayer, and encouragement, helping you build relationships that make faith and life richer together.
Most people want their faith to be deeper, not just familiar. Through discipleship groups, mentoring relationships, and one-to-one conversations, you’re invited to explore Scripture, ask honest questions, and learn how to follow Jesus in everyday life. Growth happens as faith becomes personal, practiced, and rooted over time.
Faith was never meant to stay inward. As you serve your neighbors, your community, and the world, faith moves from belief to action. Serving allows you to live with purpose, reflect Christ’s love, and take part in what God is already doing both near and far.
Take Your Next Step
A simple pathway to help you take your next step with Jesus.
Gather
Life is busy and faith can easily get crowded out. When we gather for worship, we create space to slow down, refocus, and reconnect with God. Worship helps remind us who God is, where our hope is found, and that we don’t walk this journey alone. It’s a place to be encouraged and strengthened for the week ahead.
Connect
Everyone longs to belong somewhere. Through small groups and meaningful relationships, you can find community that goes beyond Sunday mornings. These connections offer support, prayer, and encouragement, helping you build relationships that make faith and life richer together.
Grow
Most people want their faith to be deeper, not just familiar. Through discipleship groups, mentoring relationships, and one-to-one conversations, you’re invited to explore Scripture, ask honest questions, and learn how to follow Jesus in everyday life. Growth happens as faith becomes personal, practiced, and rooted over time.
Go
Faith was never meant to stay inward. As you serve your neighbors, your community, and the world, faith moves from belief to action. Serving allows you to live with purpose, reflect Christ’s love, and take part in what God is already doing both near and far.
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Ministries
kids
Fortville Church of the Nazarene kids ministry is more than childcare — it’s a faith-forming environment where children are known, loved, and guided toward a lifelong relationship with Jesus in partnership with their families and the whole church.
Students
Fortville Church of the Nazarene student ministry is a faith-forming community where middle and high school students are known, valued, and guided toward a growing relationship with Jesus through authentic relationships and shared experiences.
Adults
Fortville Church of the Nazarene offers intentional spaces for adults to build community through small groups, age and life stage gatherings, and interest based groups. These spaces help adults grow in their relationship with Christ alongside others.
Who we are
Fortville Church of the Nazarene is a community committed to leading people follow Jesus by loving God and loving others in everyday life. We’re made up of people from different backgrounds, learning together how faith shapes how we live, serve, and care for those around us. Our staff is here to support that journey, leading with humility, integrity, and a genuine heart for people.
Phil Edwards
Senior Pastor
Johnnie Blair
Executive & Worship Pastor
Sara Edwards
Office Administrator
Rachel Blair
Worship Leader
Dana Coy
Student Ministry Director
Joanna Lucas
Kids Ministry Director
Tina Bailey
Congregational Care Director
Ella Coy
Ministry Intern Guest Service
& Social Media
Becky Virt
Secretary & Custodian
Roger Virt
Building & Grounds Director