The motto for Idlewild Baptist Church is "THAT CHRIST BE KNOWN". Our ministries are in response to Christ's commission to minister to all so the He may be known and his saving grace provided to all.
These ministries are focused on specific activities to reach the lost:
Faith Evangelism provides training to lay members equipping them to visit and present the plan of salvation. Trained lay members lead visitation teams on Tuesday evenings.
Mission Trips are conducted to US locations as well as international locations to provide service to the local community and witness to people in these communities
eOutreach utilizes emerging technology such as the Internet and webcasting to present the Gospel to those in cyber space.
Christian Education Ministry
This ministry focuses on the growth of the Christian during Sunday morning Bible Fellowship.
Life Ministry
Ministries in this area focus on needs of groups in various stages of life.
Prayer Ministry
Idlewild has an active prayer life and we provide many opportunities to communicate with out Lord. We are concerned for your needs and wish to include you on our Prayer List. (link)
Music Ministry
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Certainly the music at Idlewild is committed to this admonition with ample opportunity to participate. Some of the areas are:
Nursery/Preschool Ministries
These ministries meet the needs of parents and younger children from the community by providing learning and nurturing in a Christian environment.
Child Development Center
After School Program
Spiritual Growth Ministries
Many courses are offered quarterly on Wednesday evenings to equip an individual to be obedient to God's commandments. Two courses, Experiencing God and FAITH Evangelism Training are conducted every session. Other courses are offered for continued growth.
Other Courses
Recreational Ministries
The opportunity to acknowledge Christ and apply his teaching in a recreational environment is the foundation and spiritual motivation or the Idlewild Baptist Recreational Ministry
Our goal is to be a living testimony of God’s love and Grace. Each team has both a Godly coach and a team Chaplain to bring God’s Word through prayer and reading