At 5555 County Road 29 in Auburn, Indiana, Lakewood Park Baptist Church is known for its 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship gathering and a connected set of ministries for children, students, adults, and families. The church's Bible Staff describe their commitment as “directing people to Jesus who transforms lives,” while its mission statement begins, “Connecting People to Jesus who transforms lives!” Biblical teaching, relationships, and outward-reaching mission shape the life of the congregation.
Sunday Worship at 10:45 A.M.
In-person worship is held Sundays at 10:45 a.m. at the church's Auburn location. People who cannot attend in person can join through Facebook or YouTube. The watch and listen option makes the Sunday gathering available online as well. The church connects worship to a simple aim: connecting people with Jesus and seeing lives transformed. Its Bible Staff are committed to that aim, and the same commitment carries into the teaching and relationships of the congregation.
Lakewood City Kids for Birth Through Sixth Grade
At Lakewood City Kids, Lakewood Park partners with families to help children “know, love, and follow Jesus.” The ministry describes every classroom as a safe, caring environment where children learn God's Word through engaging, age-appropriate teaching. Trusted volunteers care for children in a loving, secure nursery while parents take part in the 10:45 a.m. worship service.
Sunday Morning, 10:45 A.M. to Noon
Children's Sunday classes run from 10:45 a.m. to noon. The curriculum combines Bible stories, songs, memory verses, crafts, and hands-on activities to help children build a strong biblical foundation. Through The Biggest Story curriculum, children explore the grand story of Scripture through interactive lessons, worship, discussion, and activities suited to their age. The curriculum connects every passage with God's plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. Older elementary students continue at an age-appropriate level, learning to ask thoughtful questions and develop a personal faith in Christ. Beginning in fifth grade, students are encouraged to worship alongside their families during the Sunday morning service, helping them participate in the life of the church while learning with their parents.
Wednesday Evenings for Birth Through Sixth Grade
On Wednesday evenings, Lakewood City Kids continues for children from birth through sixth grade. Children revisit the Bible lesson taught during the previous Sunday morning through games, hands-on activities, discussion, crafts, and Scripture memory. This intentional repetition helps the lesson take deeper root as children review, apply, and remember what they have learned. Children who attend Sunday, Wednesday, or both are encouraged to experience the transforming truth of God's Word, build meaningful friendships, and grow in a lifelong relationship with Jesus. The Children's Ministry also welcomes people who want to volunteer.
Lakewood Youth on Wednesday Evenings
Lakewood Youth exists to serve students of both the church and Lakewood Park Christian School. It seeks to disciple students while partnering with parents as students walk with Jesus. The group meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. throughout the school year in the youth room. Students in grades 7 through 12 are welcome to fellowship, praise God through song, and hear the Word of God transform them. The midweek gathering is intended to encourage students to continue loving Jesus throughout the rest of the week. A participation form must be on file for students attending Lakewood Park Student Ministry events.
Growth Classes, Life Groups, and Adult Fellowship
Growth Classes are discipleship opportunities for everyone in the family. They encourage people to come together with other believers, make discipleship a priority, and bring their Bibles. The classes are designed to support households seeking a shared rhythm of biblical learning and spiritual growth.
Life Groups form the core of relationship building at Lakewood Park. Groups gather multiple times a month for an engaging time of applying the Bible to their lives and building relationships and trust with one another. Encouragement, sharing faith, and fun are central to the ministry, giving groups a setting for both practical discipleship and personal connection.
Men's and Women's Ministries
Men and women each have a dedicated ministry within the life of Lakewood Park. These ministries sit alongside Growth Classes and Life Groups as the congregation provides distinct opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, and service within the church.
Missions: From Discipleship to Sharing
Sharing is the final part of Lakewood Park's mission statement because healthy disciples will reach out with the Gospel. The church shares globally through missionary partners around the world and is passionate about cultivating vital relationships with its missionaries. Its mission work includes:
- Church Planting
- Missionary Training with ABWE
- Church Planting and Training with ABWE
- Missionary Training with World Team
- Biblical Counseling Training
- Training and Camp Ministry with ABWE
Lakewood Park Christian School
Lakewood Park Christian School is connected with the church's student ministry. Lakewood Youth serves students of both the church and the school, while the school also makes chapel services available online.
Giving as Worship
Lakewood Park describes giving as spiritual worship: “We enjoy worshiping Jesus through our giving.” Because everything belongs to Jesus, the use of Christian financial resources is always treated as a spiritual matter. Each person is described as a steward who uses the relationships and resources God has given to glorify and worship Jesus. The church even anticipates a cheer when it is time to take the offering during the service, expressing its conviction that “giving is joyful and worship.” Online giving is available through SecureGive.
Sunday Worship in Auburn
Lakewood Park Baptist Church is located at 5555 County Road 29, Auburn, IN 46706. Its phone number is 260-925-1393. In-person worship begins at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, with Lakewood City Kids, Lakewood Youth, Growth Classes, Life Groups, missions, school connections, and giving forming the wider life of the Auburn congregation. Lakewood Park Baptist Church brings these ministries together around biblical teaching, worship, fellowship, and service.