About Us
Learn about our church family, our beliefs, and our mission to serve Scottsburg and beyond.
Our Mission
“Reach The Lost At Any Cost!”
Turning Point Church is a critical hub for outreach and worship in the Scottsburg, Indiana region. We are focused on sharing the love of Jesus and serving our community, building warm personal connections with everyone who walks through our doors. Our heart is to be an active, caring presence in our community.
Our Pastor
Pastor Jon Jackson
Senior Pastor since October 2018
Meet our pastor and his family — Jon, Liz, Victoria, Jameson & Connor. Together they serve and love the Turning Point Church family with open hearts, leading our congregation in the mission to Reach The Lost At Any Cost.
Our History
The Unified History of Turning Point Church (1960 – 2026) — a ministry on West McClain Avenue with deep Southern Baptist roots and a modern legacy of outreach.
Historical Trajectory At-A-Glance
What We Believe
Our faith is grounded in the Bible and lived out through service
Reaching Our Neighbors
We are dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus right here in Scottsburg and Scott County, reaching our neighbors with the love of Christ.
Community Service
We believe faith is lived out through action. Our outreach programs serve local families with practical help and genuine care.
Back to the Basics Bible Study
Start with the Bible, stay with the Bible. We keep things simple and easy to follow, helping everyone — especially those brand new to faith — read and understand God's Word together, one step at a time.
Learning Together
No experience needed. We teach the Bible in plain, everyday language so anyone can grow in their faith and understand God's Word — no matter where you're starting from.
The ZOO Project
Zero Overhead Outreach — our framework for empowering churches with zero-cost digital tools
Created by Jim Barber of MrBatman.com, the ZOO Project follows the “Zero Means Zero Protocol” — ensuring churches can maintain a powerful digital presence without any software costs. The system is volunteer-ready and completely owned by the church.
Zero Cost
No credit cards needed — strict use of robust, free tool tiers for $0.00 in ongoing software costs.
Church Ownership
100% of credentials stay with the church — no ongoing fees, no third-party lock-in.
Simple Administration
Everything is managed via a standard web browser — any volunteer can help maintain the system.
Google Arsenal
Built on free Google tools: Gmail, Google Docs, Drive, YouTube, Google Sites, and Google Calendar.