We exist to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.
Shepherd RBC is a church plant in the Joliet, IL area.
Our aim is to make disciples of Jesus Christ through reverent worship, missional evangelism, active community, biblical discipleship, meaningful service, and ordinary hospitality.
We preach Christ crucified
As Christians, we are commissioned to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to make disciples of the nations. As a church plant, we do that primarily by Christ-centered expository preaching in our worship services and through personal evangelism.
Devoted to discipleship, fellowship, service, and hospitality
Acts 2:42 says the disciples “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Part of the church’s DNA is being actively involved in each other’s lives, encouraging one another in the truth of God’s Word, and spending intentional time in intentional fellowship and prayer.
Where and when we worship
As of May 12th, 2024, we are meeting in the building of Westview Baptist Church on the corner of Black and Rollingwood in Shorewood. We have use of the sanctuary and nursery, and this space is handicap accessible. The address is:
24551 W. Black Road, Shorewood, IL, 60404.
Sundays @ 1:30-3pm Worship Service
Confessional Convictions
As believers and as a church plant, it is of great importance that we know what we believe and why we believe it. We believe that the Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, authoritative, and sufficient Word of God, but what do we believe the Bible teaches? For our statement of faith, we are adopting the London Baptist Confession of 1689 as a faithful summary of biblical faith and practice, firmly rooting us in historic, orthodox Christianity and especially the Reformed Baptist tradition.
Contact
Please reach out to ask any questions or schedule a meeting!
Email
shepherdrbc@gmail.com
Phone
Luke Schmeltzer (815) 260-3600