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Worship

Our worship is simple and biblical, and focuses on the preaching of God's Word through faithful exposition and applied exhortation.

We believe that God’s Word clearly sets forth how He is to be worshiped. The reading and exposition of the Word of God are the central focus of our worship. Our musical praise employs God’s Word only, thus making use of the divinely inspired Book of Psalm of the Bible. In keeping with the New Testament Church’s directive for heart worship, we sing without the aid of musical instruments.

I'm Visiting - Should I take the Lord's Supper?

We celebrate Communion on the 2^nd Sunday of each month, at all three services.

If you’re visiting, and you’re interested in partaking of the Lord’s Supper with us, we ask you to take a look at the questions below. Also, if you’re able to arrive a few minutes before worship begins, that will give an elder or pastor a chance to meet you and welcome you to the Lord’s table.

1. Have I been baptized in a Christian church?
2. Have I put my faith in Jesus Christ alone for my salvation?
3. Am I seeking to live a life that's consistent with my Christian profession?
4. Am I a member of a gospel-believing church?
5. Is my membership in that church 'in good standing'? (I.e., I'm not under formal discipline by my church leadership.)

In addition, we cordially invite our fellow NAPARC members (OPC, PCA, URC, among others) – denominations with who we have special fraternal relations – to commune with us.

We look forward to deepening the fellowship we share in our common Savior.

Sunday Service Times

Morning Worship – 9:30 AM
Evening Worship – 5:45 PM

Mid-Week Prayer

Tuesday – 7:00 PM

Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ “in all the Scriptures” (Luke 24:27). We believe the Bible to be the infallible Word of God. We believe Jesus Christ to be the only Savior of sinners and Lord of men and nations.

Why “Reformed Presbyterian”?

We are called “Reformed” because we stand in that stream of witness from the Protestant Reformation that applies Scripture truth seriously to all of life and faith. We are called “Presbyterian” because our churches are led by elders called by God through His people to serve in the spiritual guidance of the people of God. Our worship is simple and biblical, and centers on the preaching of the Word of God through faithful exposition and applicatory exhortation.

When We Started

Our church was planted in 1979 by the Second Reformed Presbyterian Church, located on the north side of Indianapolis. We are a congregation of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. The first Reformed Presbyterian congregation was organized in North America in 1743. (Click here for more on the history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America)

Our Pastors

David W. Hanson was born and raised in Fairland, Indiana, and grew up attending Southside Reformed Presbyterian Church.

He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in accounting and worked as a tax accountant before pursuing theological training at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Before coming to Southside RPC in 2016, David served for two years (2003-2005) as Associate Pastor in the Bloomington RPC congregation, and then for 11 years (2005-2016) as pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (State College, PA).

David is married to Ruth, a native of Delphi, Indiana, and they have seven children: Miriam, William, Timothy, Megan, John, Joel, and Suzanne.

Ian Wise is married to Deanna, and together they have two grown sons, and two teenage daughters.

Having served churches in Michigan and the Carolinas, Ian came to Southside in the summer of 2019 as our associate pastor.

A native of South Carolina, Ian attended Erskine College and Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte.  He was ordained in 2002.

Come Visit!

We encourage you to join us for worship. Visit our Locations page for times.

We would love to hear from you!

Feel free to contact us by calling the Church office at 317-787-1211 or send us an e-mail at office@ssrpc.org.

Youth Scripture Memory and Catechism

Audio & Video

The Protestant Century: An Introduction to Reformation Church History – Spring 2012

Revivals and Revolutions: An Introduction to Modern Church History – Spring 2013

For Christ’s Crown and Covenant: An Introduction to Reformed Presbyterian Church History (1560-2014) – Spring 2014

Westminster Shorter Catechism Audio

Studies

Westminster Shorter Catechism Studies

A Study Guide to John Owen’s ‘Rules for Walking in Fellowship’

Miscellaneous

Book Reviews

Jobs For Life