Ministries
“All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.
And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:44-47)
Southwood Baptist Church is a body of believers that worships the Lord and cares about each other. To make sure the needs of our people are met, we organize by age groupings. Centered around Sunday School classes, age group ministries also provide personal support, outreach, and opportunities for service within and beyond the church. Whether it’s welcoming a new baby or attending a memorial service, planning a mission project or just a friendly phone call, members and pastors work together to ensure worship, fellowship, companionship, education and support.
Missions
At Southwood Baptist Church we are committed to tell everyone everywhere about the hope we have in Jesus. We seek to lead each of our members to be “On Mission Christians.” We base our missions strategy on the Acts 1:8 model, seeking to be involved in missions in our Jerusalem (Tulsa), our Judea (Oklahoma), our Samaria (North America), and to the ends of the earth (International).
Southwood Baptist Church seeks to provide financial support, prayer support and personal involvement in missions around the world. We partner with the Southern Baptist Convention in supporting missions from Tulsa to the ends of the earth.
Ministry to Preschool
The Preschool Ministry of Southwood Baptist Church is dedicated to meeting the needs of the entire family. It is our desire that every parent feel comfortable with the loving care and attention their child receives while in our facility. Our infants and preschoolers deserve the best. They are important to Jesus; therefore they are important to us.
PALS
PALS is a weekday ministry of Southwood Baptist Church. The PALS teaching staff is dedicated to creating a positive learning experience for preschoolers. Our goal is to meet the spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and social needs of your child in a loving environment. Each classroom has two teachers who plan large group activities (stories, books, games, finger plays, etc.) and small group activities using nine learning centers: art, blocks, home-living, nature, books, music, puzzles, and manipulatives.
As children grow, and through their critical early school years, the Ministry to Children helps them learn more about the Bible and Christian living. Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, summer activities and other special learning opportunities reach out to children and their families.
It is the desire of our Student Ministry that each student find a place to belong and an environment to grow in the Christian life. Sunday School, summer camps, mission trips, sports and other activities are all designed to meet the spiritual needs of today’s student.
College & Career Ministry
The College & Career Ministry reaches out to students in Tulsa and those who are away at school. By partnering with the local Baptist Collegiate Ministries, we are able to extend our impact upon college students to the entire Tulsa Metro area.
Senior adults find opportunities for worship, service, study and companionship in the Senior Adult Ministry of Southwood. In addition to Sunday School, Bible studies and a rich array of special activities, this ministry attends to the special needs of this age group. The Home-Bound Ministry also provides a lifeline of contact for those physically unable to attend our services.
