Walking into a new church for the first time can feel daunting. You are genuinely welcome here, no matter where you are coming from.
Our services run 60–70 minutes and include congregational a cappella singing, prayer, a Bible-based sermon, and the Lord's Supper. Dress is casual to business casual — come as you are.
A friendly greeter will meet you at the door. Children's Bible classes are available at 9:30 AM for ages 0–18 and an adult Bible class is available as well.
This statement summarizes our core beliefs. The Bible—God’s inspired and infallible Word—is our final authority for truth, morality, and conduct.
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired Word. The sixty‑six books of Scripture are His complete and authoritative revelation. Traditions and writings may offer insight, but none equal Scripture.
We believe in one eternal God who exists in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is love and created us for relationship. He has revealed Himself in many ways, most directly through the incarnation—God the Son taking on flesh.
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He became flesh, fulfilled God’s redemptive plan, died on the cross, and rose bodily on the third day. He ascended to heaven as our High Priest and will return for final judgment and redemption.
We believe the Holy Spirit co‑exists with the Father and the Son. He indwells believers at baptism, guaranteeing Christ’s return. He guides, helps, and sanctifies God’s people.
We believe salvation is by grace through faith in the gospel of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. This message calls people to believe, repent, confess Jesus as Lord, and be baptized—reenacting Christ’s saving work, as first preached in Acts 2.
We believe the church is God’s family made up of all who are saved. Jesus promised to build His church, and all who are born again become part of this “called‑out” people.
We believe Jesus will return. Until then, we wait with hope. At His coming, God’s people—living and dead—will be gloriously transformed.
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Quinton grew up in Moore, Oklahoma, and earned his BBS from Bear Valley Bible Institute. He and his wife, Katie, have a one‑year‑old daughter, Ruth. He loves Scripture, family time, and serving the church, and is passionate about pursuing God and living out biblical truth.
Mark became a Christian in 1974 and married his wife, Betsy, in 1985. They moved to Des Moines in 2000, where Mark manages Cedar Creek Lumber. An elder since 2012, Mark loves teaching and serving alongside his family.
Mike and Deb were baptized in 1978 and moved to Des Moines in 1989. Mike manages Liqui‑Grow Fertilizer, and both serve through teaching and ministry work. He enjoys guitar, family time, and keeping his ’72 Chevelle running.
Barry has attended Hickman Road for more than 40 years. He and his wife, Kristi, have four children and love being involved in church life. Barry enjoys family time and is passionate about helping shape the congregation’s future.
Todd has been part of Hickman Road since 1995. He and his wife, Sherri, have three children and are longtime LTC participants. Todd works in restaurant management and renewable resources and enjoys family time and home projects.
Dug grew up at Hickman Road and returned to the Des Moines area in 2006 with his wife, Jenni. They have five children—Cordelia, Samson, Canaan, and sisters Ysmaylove and Rebeca, who joined their family through adoption from Haiti. Dug loves family time and is excited about the church’s future.
