A North Side Congregation on West 30th Street
New Era Church gathers at 517 W. 30th Street on the north side of Indianapolis, just west of the Meridian Street corridor. The congregation is led by Senior Pastor, Clarence C. Moore, and describes itself as a faith community that meets the spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of every part of God's people. Its single Sunday morning worship service draws families, children and youth, college-bound teens and adults who want a steady, Bible-centered gathering close to home.
Sunday Morning Worship at 10 a.m.
The worship service begins at 10 a.m. Eastern Time and is the centerpiece of the church's week. Members and visitors are encouraged to arrive about ten minutes early to settle in before the service starts. The service is also livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube, and a permanent online home for the broadcast is available through the church's online platform.
Children's Ministry from Toddlers through Eighth Grade
New Era Church is unusually deliberate about its children's programming. The aim, in the church's own words, is to make sure that children are welcomed, enriched and discipled on every visit. Four age-graded ministries share the SON family name, each with its own teaching style, leaders and weekly rhythm.
SON Beams serves children from age 1 through Kindergarten and introduces the love of Jesus through imagination, creativity and play. A parent handbook and weekly lessons are available so that what is taught on Sunday can be reinforced at home during the week.
SON Bursts covers Grades 1 through 4. The program is designed to complement the family dynamic and lay a spiritual foundation that, in God's timing, will lead a child into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Lessons at this level focus on age-targeted activities that are relevant, safe and engaging. Parents with questions can reach the children's ministry directly by email.
SON Blazers ministers to Grades 5 through 8. The acronym stands for "Ever Edifying the Name of the Risen Savior," and the program focuses on rooting and grounding preteens in their faith and encouraging a personal commitment to Jesus as Savior. Blazers meets on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., with a separate Tweener Zoom gathering at 11:30 a.m. for kids to stay connected even when they cannot be on site. A written expectations document and weekly lessons are posted online.
Parenting classes round out the children's work. A series of sessions on topics such as parenting a blended family and single parenting is offered alongside the Raising Kingdom Kids study and the 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family curriculum, with downloadable PowerPoint notes for each week.
Ignite Youth for High Schoolers
High schoolers in Grades 9 through 12 belong to Ignite, which the church describes as a dynamic experience for teens that mixes cultural relevancy with scriptural principles. Ignite meets on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 10 a.m., with virtual gatherings on the first and third Sundays at noon. Students are expected to attend at least two of three Ignite events each month, bring an offering on second Sundays, and take part in community service projects such as Feed My Sheep, the church's outreach to homeless shelters where youth minister and serve meals. Ignite Enrichment time follows on second and fourth Sundays at 10 a.m.
Underneath the youth programming sits a clear college-preparation track that Pastor Moore personally champions. The Benchmarks document challenges students to grow spiritually through weekly attendance, serve through outreach, and step into leadership through programs such as Center for Leadership Development, Beautillion and Cotillion, Kids Across America's Higher Ground program and Top Teens of America. Blueprint to Higher Education supplements the track with a downloadable presentation that walks families through the path from high school to college.
New Era University and Adult Formation
Adults have their own classroom in New Era University (NEU), which the church launched to challenge the spiritual life of the believer and encourage growth. Classes are designed both to equip believers to understand what it means to be a Christian and to defend what they believe. NEU sessions meet over Zoom, and the connect menu also points to an Adult Enrichment Hour and a Wednesday Bible study called Wednesday in the Word for ongoing midweek formation.
A Holistic Mission and Statement of Faith
The church's mission is to evangelize the lost, edify the saved, minister to those in need, and be a conscience in the community. The statement of faith holds the Holy Bible to be the inspired Word of God and the basis for the church's beliefs, and identifies the congregation as a body of baptized believers personally committed to sharing the gospel and urging its personal acceptance. In its own framing, the church is the visible earthly representation of Christ, with the twofold purpose of leading people to Christ and maturing them in the faith.
Outreach to the Homeless
Service to those experiencing homelessness is woven into the church's identity. Feed My Sheep is the signature effort, and youth in particular are expected to join visits to homeless shelters where they minister and serve meals. Adults and other ministries also participate, reinforcing the congregation's stated commitment to minister to those in need.
Connecting with New Era Church
Visitors who want to learn more can browse the church's online presence on Facebook and YouTube, watch the live broadcast on Sundays at 10 a.m. ET, or join from a distance as an online member through the church's connect page. The office phone is 317-923-5644 and the text line is 317-222-7132; the general inbox is info@nne.org and the children's ministry inbox is hmoore@nne.org. The church building sits at 517 W. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, and a bereavement policy and rental and facility use agreement are posted in the Forms and Policies section for those planning funerals or events on site.