Fairhaven Baptist Church

Fairhaven Baptist Church in Chesterton, Indiana, spreads the message of Jesus Christ through an emphasis on Biblical teachings from the New and Old Testaments. Established in 1970 by Pastor Roger Voegtlin, Fairhaven Baptist Church is home to a congregation of more than 5,600 individuals. The institution maintains traditional Sunday services as well a host of other programs that allow members to celebrate their faith with others. Churchgoers may choose from a number of activities, including teen ministry services, singles’ nights, workers’ meetings, and senior citizens’ events. The Church’s Sunday school serves more than 2,000 young Christians. In the summer, the Church organizes Camp Fairhaven on its 40-acre campus. The Camp provides an engaging opportunity for youths to worship and enjoy activities like swimming in the Church’s Olympic-sized pool, fishing in the beautiful stocked lake, playing games and sports, and horseback riding. Additionally, the Church frequently hosts conferences with guest speakers. Past appearances have included David Cloud, Don Strange, Don Green, and Wilbert Unger. The Church also oversees Fairhaven Baptist Academy, a school that educates children ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. The Academy, which maintains a staff of church-appointed instructors, provides modern classrooms and equipment and stresses the highest standard of learning while nurturing the strong character of its pupils. To continue the education of future leaders, the Church also founded Fairhaven Baptist College, which trains those called to ministry as teachers, pastors, and missionaries. The College promotes student learning with a library, a chemistry laboratory, an athletic facility, and a computer lab. Committed to guiding people in their relationships, faith, and lifestyles, Fairhaven Baptist Church continues to expand, and recently received recognition as one of the fastest-growing churches in the United States