Soteria Church

Category: Church

Making more and better disciples: A Baptist church located in West Des Moines, Iowa

Soteria Church is a Baptist church in West Des Moines that calls itself Bible-believing. The church says it has been part of the Des Moines area since 1963, and it draws people from across the metro.

Its stated mission is to make more and better disciples. The church describes four things it loves: God's Word, God's people, God's presence and God's mission. Dr. Mike Augsburger has led the church as lead pastor since 2008, and the church says he holds a doctorate in preaching.

Most folks come for Sunday morning worship and Bible teaching. The doors open Sunday mornings for services and Tuesday through Friday for office hours.

Beyond Sundays, the church lists Growth Groups, men's ministry and programs for kids. It also runs Wednesday night programs for kids and adults. The church says it supports missions both close to home and overseas.

The building gets used for more than services. The church describes an Activity Center, and members can book the facility for weddings through the church office.

It holds a 4.9 rating from 83 Google reviews. Reviewers mention the preaching more than anything, often calling it challenging and grounded in the Bible. Many also say the staff and pastors go out of their way to welcome newcomers, and families speak well of the children's ministry.

A few point out the casual dress and the free coffee and donuts. One visitor had a harder time getting a call back from the office.

If you're new in town, stick around after a Sunday service for Discover Soteria. The church describes it as a short, family-friendly gathering, about 15 minutes, where you can learn who they are and how to get connected.