What is the Hope Team? The Hope Team exists to serve Jesus by serving students in the Idlewild Student Ministry. The Idlewild Students Team is committed to developing those on the Hope Team to becoming a strong group of students who are able to teach God’s Word, plan student events/meetings, have...
SENIOR TRIP Our student ministry desires to see students grow in their relationship with Jesus and be taught how to follow Jesus after High School. Unfortunately, the statistics show that roughly 70% of Christians leave their faith during the their first year after High School. The Senior Roadtrip is a retreat...
WHEN: December 7 | 6:00 - 8:00 WHERE: 13130 Greengage Lane WHAT TO BRING: Guys bring something sweet. Girls bring something salty. BRING 1 GIFT FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE ($10 max)...
Collection: Sunday, November 3rd Drop Off Donations in your Sunday Morning Group. For the past 25 years, the ministry of Operation Christmas Child has been collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts and delivering the, to children in need around the world. Each box is an opportunity for a boy or girl to experience...
GRLS WKND // November 15-17 GRLS WKND is an in-town retreat specifically designed for 6th through 12th grade girls. The weekend experience includes high energy worship and relationally driven groups all centered around being a woman who is rooted and founded in Jesus Christ. Date: November 15-17, 2019 Location: The weekend’s events will be...
When: Sunday, Sept. 8 @ 7:00p Where: 6001 Cape Loop Who: ALL Seniors ...
Summer is over, school is back in session, and the Idlewild Students team is ready for the new semester! Therefore, it's time to kick-off the new school year with our annual Color War. Date: Wednesday, September 4 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Cost: Free What to wear: We have white "Color War" t-shirts for sale for...
Dates: July 21-24 Cost: $99 Location: Idlewild Baptist Church | Student Building Drop-off: Sunday, July 21 - 7pm Pick-up: Wednesday, July 24 - 8pm [button size='big_large' style='' text='Register HERE' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://idlewild.focusmissions.com/!/#/12029/love-tpa-2019' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='' margin=''] [button size='big_large' style='' text='Medical Release Form' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://www.idlewild.org/liability-releases/' target='_self' color=''...
Attention all High School Students! We have an incredible summer planned just for you. If you have completed 9th - 12th grade, you are invited to join us at all of our Summer Events SUMMER DATES June 19 - Camp Recap Service June 26 - Wednesday Night Service (Field Night at Rec Fields) July...
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High School Camp Teams are officially live! Please click the link below to find which team you are on. [button size='large' style='' text='Click Here to View Teams' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://www.idlewild.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/HS-TEAM-COLORS-FINAL-2019-3.pdf' target='_self' color='#10e6d4' hover_color='#ffffff' border_color='#141313' hover_border_color='#000000' background_color='#000000' hover_background_color='#ffffff' font_style='normal' font_weight='300' text_align='center' margin=''] ...
The Class of 2019 Graduate Recognition Sunday is on Sunday, May 5. ALL SENIOR PHOTOS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 [button size='large' style='' text='Click Here to Submit Picture' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://idlewild.sharefile.com/r-rb3e8bbe60ef45b2a' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style='normal' font_weight='800' text_align='center' margin=''] ...
Everyone has God-given leadership potential. The key is determining where exactly God has gifted us and then leading in that capacity. It is our conviction that we will never be more fulfilled than when we are serving in our passion, gifting, and purpose. The Dream Team is a leadership initiative that exists to equip & empower middle and high...
ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL + HIGH SCHOOL GUYS! We can’t wait for our Kingdom Man Guys Small Group on Sunday Nights this Winter! This Group is meant for any guy in Middle School / High School who desires to grow in their relationship with Jesus by learning God’s design for biblical...
Camp Idlewild returns to the Lake Placid Camp & Conference Center in Lake Placid Florida this June!...
Date: Friday, March 8 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm High School Ladies - GRAB YOUR FRIENDS and join your Idlewild Girls for a traveling dinner party just for you! This whole night is centered around your favorite things: food and fam. We'll meet at the church and travel around Tampa for an Eat,...
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Block Party 2019 Friday nights don’t have to be boring, and to prove it, we extend to you an invitation to BLOCK PARTY. Chances are you’ve never seen anything like this before. If you’re a middle or high school student, make sure to grab your friends and come party with us. Who:...
GIRLS NIGHT is an in-town, one night lock-in specifically designed for 6th through 12th grade girls. GIRLS NIGHT is an 80's themed throwback experience and is designed to give our students a relational environment to experience Jesus. Everyone is welcome - so invite a few friends, register, and let's go...
Hello, friends. Thanks for stopping by. We believe the Spirit of God has uniquely gifted you, and with those gifts you have Kingdom building purpose. If you haven't had the chance, download the documents below, take the test, and discover how God had gifted you. [button size='big_large' style='' text='Spiritual Gifts Test Questions'...
What is it? The Twenty are weekly groups that meet for 20 minutes, either before or after Wednesday night service. This is not another Bible study or curriculum based group, but rather a focused time of encouragement and accountability. How does it work? All students interested in joining a Twenty Group can register...
Join us for our annual Color War! WHEN: August 29 || 6:30 - 8:00pm WHERE: Idlewild Baptist Church Student Building 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd **Make sure to wear a white shirt!** ...
We are excited to announce that next Monday night we will begin a weekly gathering just for High School Students. Summer Nights will meet every Monday night in June and July at 7:00 for a time of community, teaching, and worship. These nights are open to all current High School Students who...
Camp Idlewild 2018 High School Team Colors GIRLS BLACK Agosto Amanda Albany Autumn Baker Emily Black Alexandria Breneman Maegan Clower Amber Czupryn Margarita Dinger Olivia Durbin Sydney Green Lauryn Gunning Tomi Gunning Nikki Kaszuba Samantha Massaro Madison Mayer Paula Merola Samantha Ortiz Maria Osorio Ashley Patton Caitlyn Puleo Tristen Pulgar-Cardozo Arianna Scott Hannah Snyder Hannah Tarbox Samantha Traina Ella Triggiano Claire Vizzari Ashlyn West Chloe BLUE Acosta Simone Campbell Tanna Caraballo Sarai Carson Lindsey Celis Ysabel Cintron Mia Criswell Alyssa Curran Ashlyn Davis Emily Donahey Lauren Evangelista Kaylia Flook Mary Margaret Gainey Genesis German Hannah Hanks Arden Leite...
Gentlemen! We are excited to announce a night just created just for you and your friends. All male students and their dads are invited to form a team of 2 and join us on May 4 for an evening of worship, competition, and a lot of food. The winning teams for the evening and...
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR/COLLEGE GRADUATES: These are some exciting times as you approach a milestone season of your life as you graduate school! We want to celebrate with you as you get ready to close this chapter of your life and open a new one. Not only do we want to celebrate...
Camp Idlewild returns to the Lake Placid Camp & Conference Center in Lake Placid Florida this June! Register Now!...
Friday nights don’t have to be boring, and to prove it, we extend to you an invitation to join us as we watch “America’s Got Talent” finalist, Comedic Daredevil – Bello Nock defy death right before your very eyes....
We are so excited to announce that our High School ministry will be traveling to the United Kingdom this summer to partner with UK-USA Ministries to take the gospel to students and children in Northern England. We will be hosting Sports Camps, Park Block Parties, Bible Clubs, and Serving the Local Churches...
If you're a Christian, the reality is that you have been called into full-time ministry in the Kingdom of God. For some people though, God places a specific calling to work in a ministry context such as a Church, mission organization, etc. Called to Ministry is a Bible Study designed...
We live during a cultural moment in which we are surrounded by questions about our faith and often have no answers to give in response. While these questions differ in scope, questions about sexuality and gender place us in the most divisive conversation facing Christians today. Countless churches and denominations...
PRAYER GATHERING “Our praying, needs to be pressed and pursued with an energy that never tires, a persistency which will not be denied, and a courage which never fails.” - E.M. Bounds As we enter into a season of preparation for the Revival in February, we want to start where every great...
Join us for our annual New Year Bash on January 10! Pre-Party w/ appetizers in Hall 1 at 6:00 New Year Bash in Hall 2 at 6:30. ...
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The phrase “Elephant in the Room” is a metaphorical idiom which basically means that there is an obvious truth or concept that does not want to be addressed. It is ignored. In this series, we are talking about hot button topics that are not typically addressed. Why? Because there are certain...
Before we can do anything to advance the cause of Christ, we have to know who we are and whose we are. In this series, we’re highlighting some value statements that identify who we are as a ministry, and who we are as individual believers. Ultimately, We Are Idlewild Students is designed to elevate the Mission and Values...
Camp Idlewild returns to the Lake Placid Camp & Conference Center in Lake Placid Florida this June! This is an unforgettable week of spiritual growth, team rec games, free time to hang out with friends, and small group times to grow closer to God. For High School students currently enrolled...
BLOCK PARTY DATE: February 12, 2016 TIME: 7PM - Midnight COST: $5 | (Pre-Registration) $7 | At the Door LOCATION: Idlewild Baptist Church 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd. | Lutz, FL 33548 FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016. [button size='big_large' style='' text='Register Here' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://public.serviceu.com/RegistrationForm/8516853-337446427/?OrgKey=2894187b-716d-4b36-9301-b560f7ee71bd' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color=''...
Check back here for the latest video updates from Camp Idlewild 2015! (Video recaps are posted after 9:30am each day) Video recap from Middle School Day 4: Video recap from Middle School Day 3: Video recap from Middle School Day 2: Video recap from a very wet Middle School Day 1 where we celebrated...