THE COUNTY SEAT OF HENDRICKS COUNTY

A Word About Our Town

Danville, Indiana is a bedroom community for Indianapolis. It is located twenty miles due west of downtown Indianapolis, and fourteen miles west of the outer loop, (I-465). Danville’s 6,400 citizens have easy access to one of America’s largest cities via a four lane highway, yet enjoy small-town distinctiveness. An excellent school system and public sports program makes Danville attractive to families of school age children. Christian schools in the area include Bethesda Baptist church, Brownsburg, Kingsway Christian Church in Avon, & Covenant Christian High School. Churches in the community are Apostolic, Assembly of God, Baptist (GARBC, Southern and Missionary), Calvary Chapel, Catholic, Church of Christ, Church of God, two Christian (Disciples of Christ and Independent), Christian Missionary Alliance, Episcopal, Friends, Methodist, and Nazarene. Medical care is superb, with a number of Christian physicians practicing in the community. The presence of Hendricks Regional Health hospital in Danville complements outstanding medical centers in Indianapolis. There are several good restaurants in town. There is very little industry in the community. There is very little crime. The area to the west of Danville is rural.

Source: http://www.stats.indiana.edu/profiles/pr18063.html
Population Over Time	Number	Rank in State	Percent of State	Indiana
1990	75,717	18	1.40%	5,544,156
2000	104,093
2006	131,204	11	2.10%	6,313,520
Projected 2010	146,966	10	2.30%	6,417,198
Percent Change 1990 to 2000	37.50%	2		9.70%
Sources: US Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center

For more information, click on the following links:
Link to Hendricks County Center
Link to Hendricks County City Government

A Word About Our Church

First Baptist Church was chartered in January of 1966. Reverend Leon Rowland pastored until January of 1971. Since August of 1971, Reverend Ron McDugle has been the pastor. Don Estep, Dale Christian, David Hall, Mark Albright, Chad Chute, Keith Treadway and Brian Pierce have served as assistants.

First Baptist Church is in fellowship with the IFRBC and GARBC. The church has played a very active and supportive role with its sister churches via these organizations.

First Baptist Church has sought a balanced ministry of evangelism and discipleship. It has provided avenues for enrichment and ministry for adults and youth.

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