Local Missions
08 Mar Certificate in Biblical Counseling – Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS)
Click Here to Register Certificate in Biblical Counseling: This certificate will be offered to anyone desiring to learn the basic proficiency in the area of biblical counseling. These courses will be offered in hybrid format (online and in person). The Certificate consists of seven courses that will provide a well-rounded training...
28 Feb Hope For Tampa | Community Fair at Sulphur Springs K-8 | March 11th, 2023
We will partner with Hillsborough County to run a city outreach event for the Sulphur Springs community. We need volunteers to help us run several "FUN" elements to make this a special day for families....
02 Feb Praying For Our Missionaries 2023 Calendar
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20 Jan Incredible Christmas 2022 Recap Video
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20 Jan Angel Tree 2022 Recap Video
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31 Oct OutGive 2022
Out Give is our Thanksgiving outreach ministry to the community. We partner with Hillsborough County Public Schools and USF's Friends of Internationals....
18 Oct The Idlewild Disaster Relief team
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22 Sep Missions Impact Conference 2022 | Recap
Missionaries reported how honored they felt and how grateful they were to be a part of the conference Several Idlewild families let us know how helpful the training events were and how encouraged they felt We received several calls from members who wanted to get involved in missions, including...
22 Sep Hope For Tampa | Community Fair (Local Missions)
From 10 AM - 2 PM on Sat. Sept 17th, 20 IBC members and a handful of staff served the community at Miles Elementary School (6 miles south of IBC). 1,200+ attended this event. Several county services, churches, ministries, and non-profit organizations came together to organize it. Families received food, school...
08 Aug Brazil Mission Trip Recap
"One of the most heartwarming things that we experienced during our mission’s trip to Atibaia was God using us to encourage others. To us, it was only one week away from home and all our comfort. However, most missionaries had been on the field for years and we were able...
08 Aug New Orleans Missions Trip Recap
"From beginning to end, our time serving in and alongside the community of New Orleans was a gift. We had the opportunity to partner with several ministries around the city, so we were able to take part in water bottle evangelism, homeless outreach, landscaping, organizing donations at a food pantry,...
26 Jul Hope For Schools – Campus Beautification
Thank you to our Young Adults Ministry for helping beautify a local school. Our actions as Christians many times speak louder than words. Let us always live by the example of Jesus. ...
02 Jun 2022 Missionaries Prayer Calendar
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14 May Teacher Appreciation Week 2022 Praise Report
https://vimeo.com/709206118 Idlewild On Mission served lunch to over 700 teachers and 1,200 staff in 15 of our local transformation schools. We not only had the privilege to bless each school with a taco lunch but also had fruitful conversations with the administration and teachers (gospel-focused conversations). Our hope through these outreaches...
19 Apr Garage 517 Opening & Dedication
[embed]http://vimeo.com/700982387[/embed] Garage 517 Grand Opening & Dedication Garage 517 launched its newly revitalized building Saturday the 5th of 2022. Thank you to the many hands from Idlewild that helped Mr. Joshua Gaulden create this ministry. All glory to God! Feel free to visit this new ministry’s website by Clicking Here to learn more What...
19 Apr Café On The Go (New Cart Reveal and Training)
https://vimeo.com/700977649 Cafe on the Go was established 10 years ago in 2012 with the mission of sharing Jesus with people through a cup of coffee. For 10 years now we have learned, grown, and experienced many amazing things that flourished throughout the lifetime of this ministry. To our volunteers, donors, and...
15 Apr Angel Tree 2021 Praise Report
[embed]http://vimeo.com/696563183[/embed] We are so thankful for our volunteers that made Angel Tree of 2021 so amazing! Praise God! We received 121 reports back to us! The Gospel was shared 37 times 9 decided for Christ! 15 families professed to be Christians Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Please continue to pray for these families. As the...
12 Apr Incredible Christmas 2021 Praise Report
[embed]http://vimeo.com/696553314[/embed] We are so thankful for our volunteers that made Incredible Christmas of 2021 so amazing! Praise God! We received 96 reports back to us! The Gospel was shared each time! 1 Rededication of life to the Lord 2 Had questions about Christ 9 decided for Christ! 23 Attend Idlewild services 31 families professed to be Christians Praise...
09 Apr Out Give 2021 Praise Report
[embed]http://vimeo.com/696534616[/embed] We are so thankful for our volunteers that made Outgive of 2021 so amazing! Praise God! We received 202 reports back to us. The Gospel was shared 125 times. 16 families professed to be Christians 1 wanted to seek Jesus alone 1 wanted to know more about Jesus 46 decided for Christ! 2 families attended Idlewild...
30 Mar Hope For Tampa – Veterinary Clinic 2022 Recap
Idlewild On Mission partnered with the Christian Veterinary Missions team to host a Veterinary clinic at the Sulphur Springs campus of Idlewild on Saturday, March 26th from 3 pm to 7 pm. We served nearly 100 pets and helped 12 people make decisions for Christ. https://vimeo.com/694598334...
16 Mar Hope For Tampa | Community Fair at Woodson K-8 | March 12th, 2022
Idlewild On Mission partnered with Hillsborough Public Schools to host a Sulphur Springs Community Fair at Carter J. Woodson K-8th school on Saturday, March 12th, from 11 am to 3 pm. We were so blessed to have had so many volunteers, administration, and community members (almost 500 people) participate in...
02 Mar Idlewild’s Ministry Partners
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26 Jan Community Outreach Updates – Jan 26th, 2022
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