You’re Invited!

SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, June 13, 2026
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Be part of the festivities! Join all three Common Ground churches—Midtown, Northeast, and West—to celebrate God’s faithfulness in building this community. Whether you’re newer to our church, were here from the beginning, or even if you no longer attend, you’re a part of this family and we want to celebrate with you. Save the date and invite your friends!

Registration opens soon!

 

Common Ground Through the Years

 

The Celebration

Join us on Saturday, June 13 for an evening of storytelling and celebration as we honor the past and look toward the future. The night will include good food, music from past and present worship bands, stories from across the years, videos celebrating our journey, and a shared time of prayer and gratitude.

Before the program begins, enjoy time to reconnect in the lobby and outdoor spaces, share memories, and meet others who have been part of the Common Ground story over the years.

This event is free and family-friendly. It is a chance for our whole community to come together again and celebrate what God has done and continues to do through Common Ground.

 

Our Story

What began as a young adult Bible study in the 1990s has grown into a vibrant family of churches spread across Indianapolis.

Common Ground started at Traders Point Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor Jeff Krajewski. The gathering quickly grew from a weekly Bible study into Axis, a young adult service that became known for authenticity and connection: “Real People, Real Passion, Real Purpose.”

By 2001, Common Ground was an independent congregation and moved into a building in Broad Ripple, gifted through the generosity of another congregation. From there, the church flourished, deepening its commitment to community, planting new congregations, and sending out leaders across the country and the world.

In 2018, the three Indy congregations—Midtown, Northeast, and West—became independent churches, each with its own leadership and focus, yet remaining united as a family of churches pursuing the same mission to love God, love others, and be the church where we are.

 

25 Moments to Remember

As we approach our 25th anniversary this June, we are beginning a weekly series called 25 Moments to Remember. Each week, we will share one moment that helped shape the story of Common Ground and the church we are today.

This series is an invitation to remember how God has been faithful to a small group of people who kept showing up, taking risks, and saying yes before they could see where the story would lead. Many of these moments were ordinary at the time. All together, they became foundational.

Click on any of the Moments below to read more about how Common Ground came to be:

  • Moment #1 Graphic - We begin this series at the very beginning. In 1994, a small group of young adults at Traders Point Christian Church started meeting as an informal Bible study. There was no plan to start a church. No timeline. Just people gathering reading Scripture, asking questions, and learning how to follow Jesus together. Over time, that simple practice grew into something more. Eventually, that group became the seed of what we now know as Common Ground.

    Over the coming weeks, we will continue to share moments like this. Some will mark big milestones. Others will highlight quiet decisions that changed the direction of our life together. All of them tell the story of a church shaped by community and a willingness to trust God step-by-step.

    We hope these moments help you see yourself in the story of Common Ground, whether you have been here from the beginning or joined us along the way.

  • Moment #2 Graphic - As we continue our 25 Moments to Remember series, we’re sharing another early step in the story God was unfolding at Common Ground.

    In 1995, Traders Point Christian Church hired Jeff Krajewski part time to focus on the young adult ministry. What began as a small, informal Bible study now had dedicated leadership and pastoral care. This moment marked a shift from something loosely gathered to something intentionally nurtured.

    It was a simple staffing decision, but it was also a key act of faith. By investing in young adults, the church made space for questions and a growing sense of calling that would continue to take shape in the years ahead.

    This moment reminds us that the story of Common Ground was always shaped by people saying yes before the full picture was clear. And it’s another reminder that God often uses ordinary decisions to do lasting work.