Welcome to Ashworth
9 am Modern Worship
10:15 am Classic Worship
Latest Messages
We Believe In
In a culture full of competing claims about what “real” Christianity looks like, we’re going back to the ancient words the whole church has confessed for 1,700 years. This week: unpacking the first three words of the Nicene Creed — We. Believe. In. — and why the shape of that phrase might matter as much as anything that follows it.
Invited to Go
For six weeks, Jesus has invited us to come — to rest, to belong, to be fed, to receive his Spirit, to step out in faith. In this final message of the Invited series, that word changes. Jesus’ last words to his disciples aren’t “come,” but “go and make disciples.” We explore what it really means to make a disciple (hint: it’s not a class or a program), and how every invitation we’ve received is meant to become an invitation…
Come Out of the Boat
Sometimes we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be, and it’s still hard. Pastor Brent looks at Peter’s request to walk on water and asks what invitations we’re willing to ask for in our own storms.
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Pastor Training Center
As part of our additional missions giving for 2026, we are supporting Vishwa Vani in the construction of a new pastors’ training center to serve five states: Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand & Haryana in Northwest India bordering Pakistan. Here are some recent pictures of construction.
More Missions Impact
During our last ministry year, Ashworth gave $34,225 to our missions partners through regular giving. You also contributed an additional $14,700 through special missions offerings. Your generosity allowed us to finish the year with more than we needed to cover our expenses, so we decided to give the extra away. We are sending an additional $25,000 to our missions partners to support their ongoing work. Altogether, nearly $74,000 is going toward missions from this past ministry year—sharing the hope of Jesus, serving people in need, and advancing God’s…
Kids Ministry Check-In
Beginning September 13, parents, please check in each child using the computer in the church foyer. The computer will print a name tag for each child. Please make sure your child is wearing their tag before heading into the service. Kids will continue to join their families in the main service during worship. After worship, they’ll be dismissed to their age-appropriate ministry areas: Ages 2–4: UpstairsAge 5–5th grade: Basement Downstairs Thanks for helping us make Sunday mornings safe, welcoming, and…
Youth Meal Train Help Needed
Each week, our youth group students share a meal together as part of their gathering. We’re looking for volunteers to help provide those meals! If you’d be willing to bring a meal for our students, we’d love for you to sign up here.
Location Details
5300 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, Iowa
Sunday Services:
9 AM Modern Worship
10:15 AM Classic Worship