Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church

About this church

Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church gathers at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday at 5600 Deer Drive in Sarasota. The 9 a.m. hour includes adult community groups, student Bible study, children's small groups, and childcare from birth through prekindergarten. Children's Church serves kindergarten through third grade during the later worship hour, while fourth and fifth graders worship with their parents. Because the children's page still labels that second hour as 10:30, families should confirm current check-in timing against the main 10:45 schedule before visiting.

UNITE student ministry adds a 6:30 p.m. Wednesday gathering with student-led worship, games, and teaching, preceded by informal fellowship at 6. Adults with special needs can join a sensory-friendly 9 a.m. community group with trained, background-checked one-to-one buddies; the church encourages advance contact and even offers a quiet weekday orientation visit. International work is carried out through the Southern Baptist International Mission Board, annual church-wide trips, missionary interviews, and designated giving. A Starting Point luncheon, normally offered every other month after Sunday worship, helps prospective members ask questions and understand the church's beliefs. The 9 a.m. hour is the strongest entry point for groups and specialized learning, while the later service works for families seeking Children's Church and a shared main gathering.

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Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Starting Point Membership Luncheon — Approximately Every Other Month After Sunday Worship

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