Pastor Dean Monkemeier presides at this good-sized downtown independent Baptist church, where people are invited to come as they are for respectful, Bible-based teaching. Children's programs are a main focus and the summer vacation Bible school is one of the most popular in the region, with more than 240 kids attending. A huge archive of sermons is available for download on the church's in-depth website. Uniquely among Western Springs churches, WSBC includes a full-sized gym for events, including Monday night basketball and Thursday night volleyball.