Soteria Church
Soteria Church is a Baptist, Bible-believing church serving West Des Moines and the Des Moines metro. Worship service times are at 8:00 am, 9:30 am, or 11:00 am. Our mission is to make more and better disciples by loving God’s Word, people, presence, and mission through faithful biblical teaching, authentic community, and gospel-centered worship. Soteria offers ministries for all stages of life, including kids, women’s ministry, and men’s ministry, and Growth Groups. We also offer Wednesday night programs for kids and adults, and support local and global missions. We have been serving the Des Moines area since 1963. Whether you are new to church or looking for a church home, we invite you to join us on Sundays as we pursue Christ together.
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Small Groups
Growth Groups complement Sunday worship at Soteria, giving you a place to deepen your love for God and grow in faith alongside fellow believers. Meeting weekly during fall, winter, and spring, groups gather around God’s Word, build authentic relationships, and disciple one another.
Soteria Kids
Soteria Kids helps children grow deep roots in God’s Word so they stand firm in their faith. Through age-specific Sunday School (ages 2–5th grade) and Wednesday Kids4Truth Clubs, kids learn the story of the Bible, sound doctrine, and a lifelong love for Jesus in a fun, engaging environment.
Soteria Students
Soteria Students offers students in 6th–12th grade weekly opportunities to learn about Christ, grow in their faith, and serve others. With Sunday classes, Wednesday night gatherings of games, worship, and small groups, plus camps and summer trips, students are equipped to live for Christ.
Men's Ministry
Soteria’s Men’s Ministry disciples men to learn, grow, and serve in their families, church, and work. Rooted in the call to love God and neighbor, men encourage, build up, and walk alongside one another in community. Connect through events and the Men of Soteria group.
Women's Ministry
Soteria’s Women’s Ministry disciples women to better know and love Christ. Grow in your faith and build meaningful relationships with other women through worship, Bible studies, small groups, and events. We’re not meant to live out our faith alone—come walk together and encourage one another.
Discipleship
Discipleship is at the heart of Soteria’s mission to make more and better disciples. Through Growth Groups, Bible studies, one-on-one mentoring, and weekly gatherings, you’ll grow in your love for God and His Word alongside others, being cared for in community and encouraged to live out Scripture.
Mission Trips
Soteria partners with missionaries and organizations spreading the gospel locally and around the world. Engage in short-term mission trips, explore vocational missions, or support our partners through prayer and giving. Whether you go or send, we’ll help you get connected to mission opportunities.
Biblical Counseling
Soteria offers free biblical counseling to help you face life’s challenges in a way that honors Jesus. Trained counselors apply Scripture to address marriage, parenting, anxiety, depression, and more—guiding you toward hope, change, and lasting peace. Apply to schedule your first appointment.
Outreach
Soteria is committed to sharing the hope of the gospel locally and beyond. Through local missions across Des Moines and central Iowa—partnering with ministries like Alpha Women’s Center, Love INC, and Foster Adopt Ministry—we serve our community and help make disciples close to home.
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