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  • 5/5 Emi P. 2 years ago on Google • 198 reviews
    An absolutely amazing church and very friendly and welcoming community. I especially love that they have a Special Needs Ministry. They also currently have Vacation Bible School and they are not pushy about evangelizing to you! That's a major deal for us!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cole L. 2 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Yes, it is a huge church-but once you get involved, it becomes much smaller. The church members walk the talk. They live it. It's not just a church of people who only show up on Sundays for one hour. They serve, they attend Bible study, they meet in groups, & they are in their Bibles daily. They have a relationship with Jesus & speak freely of this. So many caring brothers & sisters in Christ. The worship is great - modern songs mixed with hymns. Entertaining, but not over the top. Anyone can easily watch online. The pastor of 33 years is leaving soon (retiring?), so there is currently a search for a new pastor. Our prayer is that they decide on a pastor who will preach Bible-based sermons (not motivational speaking talks). One who will not cave to secular pressures. One who will establish himself as a leader at the church & in the community.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bobby K. 4 years ago on Google • 82 reviews
    What amazing things God had done here and continually blesses. Sincerely wonderful people that genuinely want to serve. Be it to a beginner, just starting their journey, or a transplanted believer like myself, following their heart to wherever the spirit leads us, you’ll be sure to hear a riveting message and be in awe of the ministries you’ll find here. Give it a few weeks, it can feel overwhelming. Almost unbelievable. But you will end up believing.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L A F B. 5 years ago on Google • 430 reviews
    Attended the Unashamed Tour 2019. The concert was excellent. Everyone was so very nice. Thank you for hosting a wonderful event for families and people of all ages to enjoy.

  • 3/5 pamela H. 2 years ago on Google
    Have always enjoyed Idlewild. Had great pastors and is a beautiful church. Not impressed with the lack of consideration for the fellow man by not requiring masks. We are our brother's keepers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Adjutant R. 2 years ago on Google
    A behind-the-times church, the teaching is solid but the culture of fear, bullying, and abuse here is unacceptable. When confronted with this, leadership only minimizes and covers up because the only thing that matters to them is that things keep going as they always have.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Emaline T. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst church you can go to. Pastor Ken is a narcissist who will kick you out of church if you divorce your abusive husband, and chances are you will get SA’d if you are a woman at the church. But if you are looking religious trauma this is definitely the place to go.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suzanne B. 2 years ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Amazing experiences await at idlewild baptist church. Holiday tables 2021 shared by about 98 tables each with 10 women! Unparalleled orchestral music, vocal, acting, dancing, and narration performances at the Delivering Christmas 2021 annual presentation. Wonderful summer ministry teaches kids manners and life relational skills.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luxe Memories E. 4 years ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Perfect place too be connected with God. They offer different activities for kids all the ages, teenagers, adults meetings, marriages, seniors, etc... They already have Spanish services and groups.

  • 5/5 Rebecca A. 6 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Sunday Worship Services are simply amazing and uplifting. Pastor Ken is God sent. He brings God‘s word directly to your heart. It is such a blessing to attend the worship services here at Idlewild Baptist Church.

  • 5/5 Jess B. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Fantastic children's ministry. Large church but feels smaller if you sit on the main floor. Everyone is so kind & welcoming. I would say most dress up for service, which we love. We prefer a more traditional, conservative experience. The pastor speaks the truth, straight from the Bible. No wishy-washy message about feelings. Coffee shop is fun for a cheap frappé & a great way to mingle with other believers. They also have a ton of Bible study classes/groups. The Christmas show was fantastic. Top notch.

  • 5/5 Juliana S. 11 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I’ve been a member since the good ole’ days when our location was at Chamberlain High school. I love Idlewild and Pastor Ken will always have a special place in my heart! For all that he was able to accomplish at the helm of the church. His leadership has given birth to what the church has blossomed to become today. I’ve come through many fires and trails the Lord had brought me to. But with the help of the many ministries at the church. I held on to so many of Gods promises that I wear my crown of glory (pure white hair now). I learned through each and every trail. When God allows trails in our lives to happen.He wants to see with what we know of Him. Did we learn to lean on Him, trust on and in Him. To see how we are going to handle what He brought us too. And when we don’t use drugs, alcohol or any other addictions or ways to escape the trial and endure it full head on. And He follows through holding our hand leading the way to the very end. We can hear Him in our spirit say, “well done my good and faithful servant”. For me it was a great journey that I would never change a thing about it as tremendously hard the trails were. For through the fires and trails I’ve experienced. When I speak of my Heavenly Father to this day to those around me. The joy of the Lord is buried in the very depths of my soul. That I generally weep with the mention of His name.Tears seep from my eyes and down my cheeks as I Love Him so dearly. And I believe All the ministries I participated in and sermons I learned from, this helped shape and mold me to the person I am now. In Christ Jesus’s name I pray! Amen and thank you Lord and thank you IdleWild Baptist Church! I love IdleWild ❤️

  • 5/5 Elba V. 2 years ago on Google
    I personally enjoyed the play, I loved the way the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ was present it..I love the actors, the worship, the decorations, everything was spectacular, it was an edifying and memorable experience and I would like to return next year, many Thank you for your effort and for the very particular way of evangelizing..Merry Christmas and Happy new year. God bless all of you. 🙏🙏🙌🙏🙌

  • 5/5 Dean B. 11 months ago on Google
    The 'small, big church'. This church is a Christ filled church. Very family oriented, classes and events for all... A warm congregation and a large staff of pastors. I love this Church

  • 5/5 Miriam G. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Idlewild it has been a blessing for me and my husband. Everytime we leave after service we leave with a happy and content heart. Great pastor 🙏 I truly recommend this church. If you want to grow with the lord. Great church to grow 🙏


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