JOY Ministry: Jesus’ Opportunity for You

At Lakewood, special needs children, adults and their families are embraced and cared for through our JOY ministry. JOY stands for: Jesus’ Opportunity for You. Learn more about JOY ministry below:  Want to watch the full version of this video? Watch Full Version Produced by Kim Nichols








NT18 Scriptures: Tommy & Monica Turner

This week Tommy and Monica Turner share some of their story and the impact that reading through the New Testament has had on their journey with Christ.  Produced by Kim Nichols


NT18 Scriptures: Adeline Horton

This week Adeline Horton shares an observation from one of our New Testament readings in Acts 2.  Produced by Kim Nichols


NT18 Scriptures: Jim Lee

This week Jim Lee shares an observation from one of our New Testament readings in Acts 2.  Produced by Kim Nichols


NT18 Scriptures: Angela Horne

This week Angela Horne shares an observation from one of our New Testament readings in Acts 2.  Produced by Kim Nichols




Walk Thru The Bible: Intro

Scott Smith (Discipleship Pastor) shares a brief word about our fall campaign study: Walk Thru The Bible. Produced by Kim Nichols


FAQ: Final Questions

What is an Unreached People Group? By Benji Lavender An unreached people group is a people group among which there is no indigenous community of believing Christians with adequate numbers and resources to evangelize their people group without outside assistance. An unengaged unreached people group (UUPG) has no known active church planting underway and no … Continued


FAQ: What is Prayer and How Should We Pray?

If you’d rather listen to this blog, here is an audio version: Prayer is the most pronounced way that we acknowledge and interact with the divine. Prayer, then, is far too important to be left to our own devices. It is a holy language. In the words of James K. A. Smith, prayer is “learning … Continued


FAQ: What is Discipleship and What’s Our Role?

For 23 years I have had a personal relationship with the Lord, and yet, I feel as though I have only just begun to understand and participate in discipleship. Three years ago, my wife, Misty and I visited Lakewood for the first time. We both loved the authentic community, the genuine worship, and Kids Cove! … Continued


God Within Us: Fruit of the Spirit

What is the first thing you do when you are grocery shopping for something new? Do you look at the price? Do you look at the nutritional facts? Or do you look at the label or wrapper it is in? It’s amazing how much money companies spend to tell you what their product is without … Continued