Looking for Church 'Home' - (Baptist Preferably)

Fielder Road Baptist Church in central Arlington, and Panego Bible Church near 30 and East Chase Prkwy...they are both excellent churches that have great kids programming. However, they are large churches...as smaller church that is good in South Arlington was Rush Creek Baptist, but I think the name of it is now, The Church on Rush Creek. Also, I have a couple friends that really like Park Springs Baptist. I do not know about the kids programming at the last two churches I mentioned though.

Hello M.,
My name is L. W.,I live in the Richland Hills area.I attend Midcities Baptist Church.It has really been a blessing to me.They have a children's church as well.Everyone is so welcoming,friendly,and warm.The address is 5314 Broadway Ave Haltom City,Tx.They are located off of Denton Hwy.The Pastor's name is Jesse Wilson.I hope to see you all there it would be such a blessing for you to visit.May the Lord bless you and your family and direct your steps in everyway.God Bless.
L. W.

I go to Fielder Road, I'm not sure if I would consider it a megachurch, however it is big. But it is the most loving church. My employee goes there, and he has not accepted Christ yet, and was not a church goer (I met him through Fielder, which they helped him find a job, which is how we met), and he said the only way to describe Fielder is it's like visiting family every Sunday and they are non judgemental. If you get involved in Sunday School, it will feel much smaller. The children's ministry is second to none, and church's from all around have come to our church to try to mirror image what we are doing. If you decide to go, email me and I can meet you and show you around and maybe you can come to class with me. We go to 9:30 Sunday School, and 11:15 worship which is contemporary, blue jeans, type service.

I'll recommend First Baptist of Euless, just off of 183 and 157. I don't think it qualifies as a megachurch, but it is big enough to have a huge children's department, with tons of activities like choir, Awana, and even martial arts classes. I don't actually go there myself (I'm Methodist), but I do attend MOPS there, and I have several friends who go there. They all rave about the pastor and the activities. You might check it out online www.firsteuless.com. Good luck to you!

Community churches run along the lines of Baptist churches with the exception of the traditional music. They are Bible based. There are several in Arlington, my husband and I attend Eden Road Community Church on Matlock. It is a fairly small church and strong in community.

Hi,

I am a member of Fielder Road Baptist in Arlington. We love it here. Has a wonderful children's minstry from babies all the way up to high school. My child is involved in Kid's Quest on Wednesday's, kindergarden choir and also goes to school there. The church is big but you can certainly find a spot to fit in. Comes to the family check in on Sunday and we will get you involved. I work there from 9:15 till 11:00. Please ask for J.. Would love to see you.

If this isn't the place for you, I certainly hope you find the home you are looking for.

Many Blessings

My husband was born and raised Baptist and I am nondenominational. Anyways we go to Calvary Church in Irving which is right off of Walnut Hill and 161. He wouldn't go for the longest but he goes now and loves it. I know you mentioned it being Baptist but this church is nondenominational and its wonderful. They have classes for the children and they have things throughout the week. Well, I hope you find you a church for you and your family.

Have you visited Hillcrest Baptist in cedar Hill, Texas? It is on 1382/Beltline? It is a large church but not mega. We have a large children's programs. The church would be about 20 minutes from South Arlington/Grand Prairie. Hope you find what your looking for. L.

My husband and I met at First United Methodist Church in Arlington and are very involved there now. I realize you're looking probably for a Baptist church, so this may not be for you. We have phenomenal children's and youth programs, including Sensational Journey throughout the year, VBS, Music Camp, Mission trips, children's choirs, youth choirs (that travel each summer), etc.

My husband and I are also involved in a very caring, wonderful Sunday School class where we are studing the Bible - working our way through the entire thing, week by week. Our class is called the Discoverers and meets at 9:30 am in room 152, if you're interested. I agree with you that denomination is very secondary - what matters is worshipping the Lord in a fellowship of believers!

I noticed that you grew up Episcopalian & your husband Baptist and so I thought I'd mention it. We have a lot of "mixed denomination" couples there - I guess the Methodist church has been a good place for Catholics and Episcopalians to find a church home with their Southern Baptist spouses!

God bless you in this important search for your family!

Hi! I live in Hurst and love my church. I am a member of Shady Oaks Baptist Church. They have a traditional service and a contemporary service as well. The members are very warm and there is a family feel when you walk in. You mentioned children's ministry. Shady Oaks has a fabulous ministry. The children start out in the beginning of the service and then the "Tree House" slide pops up on the screen and all the children get up and go to their designated rooms. I hope you give Shady Oaks a try. Our pastor is funny and upbeat. The contemporary service has a band and they play many of the songs you hear on KLTY. Our pastor's message is always wonderful and uplifting. Shady Oaks is located on Cavender St. Coming from Arlington take 183 West. Exit Norwood and turn left. Take a right on Bedford Euless Rd. Then a right on Cavender. You can see the white cross once you are on Bedford Euless Rd.

Hi M.,

I was just looking around on this site and saw your request. I don't know if you have found a church home yet or not. I see that you posted your request 3 months ago. I attend Pleasantview Baptist Church in Arlington at I-20 and Kelly Elliott. I love it so much. My daughter is 11 and loves all the activities they have for her. They have just finished up a program on Sunday nights called Word of Life which she truly enjoyed. They are now starting up something new on Wednesday nights for the children. I believe it is arts, music and a few other things. Since its just getting started I don't know a lot about it yet but I'm sure the kids will enjoy it. My Pastor and his wife are wonderful people and we are truly blessed to have them. Please come visit us if you haven't found what your looking for. God Bless!

I highly recommend First Baptist in Mansfield. My son is also 5 and I wanted a church with many activities for him as well as ones where my husband and I could connect. We definitely found it there. We were going to Fielder Road in Arlington but it was just way too big and I felt like we couldn't get really connected. So we started searching and found FBM. The men's ministry is great and I think that's so important because if your husband's faith is strong, it will carry your family through in many cases. They have just started building a new children's building which will be awesome. Life Groups meet at 9 and the service starts at 10:30. We also have church on Sunday night and Wednesday night. Hope you'll give it a try.

I LOVE Matthew Road Baptist. The growth in the last few years has been wonderful because of their warm hearts and focus on children activites. Yes they have kid's choir on Sunday nights! And Awana's on Wed.

A very small, intimate place you can call home.

Definitly check it out and see if it is for you,

http://matthewroadbc.org

Massie,
Hello my name is B. Collins and we are members of a small but growing baptist church. The church name is Grace Baptist Church of Arlington and we are located on the corner of Waterview and Green Oaks. We would love you guys or anyone to visit and I do not think you would be disappointed.

M.,

I go to Mayfield Road Baptist Church and have for the last 21 years. I have four kids, the oldest is 21 and the youngest is 6. They love the children's programs. My 8 year old son enjoys children's choir and RA's (missions) on Wednesday nights. During the summer they have some great activities like VBS, Summer Music Day Camp, a Summer Wednesday Night program that is like VBS and usually a back to school splash party (sprinklers and small pools and water fun). My youger daughter enjoys all of that too but she is not in RA's but GA's (for girls, lol). It is not a mega church (by far).

Hope this helps.
T.

If you are looking for a traditional baptist church try Cornerstone Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX. My family joined this church when I was in junior high and now that I am in my mid 20's and expecting my first child I can't wait for her to grow up in this church. They have an awesome children's ministry. Check us out at cbcfamily.org

Hi, I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I have not been to the Arlington location, but the one over here is awesome. All locations follow the same curriculam and programs.

They have a huge emphasis on family and worship and a very special children's organization called Primary that has wonderful classes and singing. You can find out more about the basic beliefs here:

http://mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/the-restora...

and this is where you can find the location nearest you:

http://www.mormon.org/worshipwithus

I would highly recommend First Baptist Church in Arlington, which I have been going to for almost 20 years. We have a wonderful children's and youth ministry and a very active choirs for all ages. First Baptist is located in the center of Arlington at 300 South Center street. We also have a website where you can learn more about the church, it is www.fbca.org. If you have any other question please feel free to contact me.

Hello, M.,
Celebration Fellowship in Fort Worth, not far from Arlington, is a great church. It is a Baptist church with great worship and atmosphere. It is a medium sized church and very casual. We are currently building a 29,000 square foot, state-of-the-art children's building. But, most of all, people are there for you and your family. Let me know if you have any questions.
M.

I would like to invite you and your family to come visit our church. It is called The Vine Fellowship. I was raised a baptist and had always gont to baptist churchs. After being out of church for awhile I started back at The Vine Fellowship. I have fell in love with the church and have become a member. It is not a real big church and everyone is super friendly. The kid's ministry is awesome. Kids K-6 program is called Kid's Live. My 10 year old loves it. The teen's program is called No Compromise Youth. I love watching the youth worship on Sundays. These kids are very spiritual and it shows. A couple is taking over the youth ministry starting April 1. He is an Arlington police man. They are an awesome couple. Brooke who leads Kid's Live is great. Her husband is the associate pastor. Check out their web sit it is www.thevinefellowship.com. The address is 5229 Kelly Elliott Rd., Arlington, Texas, 76017- ###-###-####.
Let me know if you plan to attend ____@____.com.
I really thing you will ove it.

You are welcome to attend our church...we would love to have you! We aren't baptists; we are Nazarene. A slight doctrinal difference, but a bible believing church that preaches holiness living through the power of the Holy Spirit. We don't have a kids choir, but we offer a great summer program called Camp MAD (Music & Drama) and a Christmas program for the kids. Also, there is kids talent competition in the spring that is a district wide event.

I sing in the adult choir and there are Sunday School and Wednesday & Sunday night classes - by topic.

Please join us for a 10:30 worship service and Sunday School at 9:15. Arlington First Nazarene is located at the NE corner of Pioneer Parkway & W. Green Oaks Blvd. (We moved about 20 months ago from across from Fielder Rd. Baptist.)

My name is M. and you can reply back to ask any questions. ____@____.com just to be sure! M.

Walnut Ridge Baptist Church - Mansfield, TX

www.wrbc-theridge.org

I just started going this year but I absolutely love it

I'm not certain how much of a drive you're willing to take, but we go to Milestone Church in Keller. It's not the huge Megachurch, but we are growing. It's still a church where you know the people you see if that makes sense. You can check it out at www.milestonechurch.com He's about to start a series on families beginning this weekend.

We go to Fellowship of Joy in Grand Prairie. We were originally a nondenominational church but have recently become affiliated with Assemblies of God. Our pastor was raised Southern Baptist & was in that denomination for many years as well as attended a Baptist seminary; so his background is Baptist.
Honestly I have never felt so connected or so welcome as I have at FOJ. We have a great kids ministry. We don't have a kids choir right now but they do a lot of skits & many times do songs for the whole church as a group. We would love to have you join us & see if this is the place for you. We have two services on Sunday: 9:00 & 10:45. We are located on Pioneer Parkway in Grand Prairie (just east of Carrier). The website is: fellowshipofjoy.com.
Hope you come check us out & please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Danielle

Hi, M.,
I would like to invite you to visit our church The Church on Rush Creek in South Arlington at the corner of Bowen and S. Green Oaks Blvd (not to be confused with Rush Creek Church at the opposite corner). It is a very friendly church and I think we have an excellent children's ministry. I am a Sunday School teacher there and it is a blast! We have great music and our pastors are great. Good sermans, too! We are a Baptist church, but in a contemporary sense, not old-fashioned by any means. Check us out on the web at www.RushCreek.org I'd be happy to answer any questions I can about our church. I have been a member there 11 years. God will show you which church is right for you and your family.
~ N.