Forest Park Church is a multi-generational, multi-campus church founded in Joplin, Missouri in 1846. We strive to put Jesus First in everything that we do, and help others do so as well. We currently have 2 campus locations; Joplin and Carthage.

We hope that when you visit Forest Park, you'll not only feel loved and welcomed, but also learn more about the Love of Jesus.

Learn more about us here!

At our Joplin Campus, we have a traditional worship service (choir and orchestra) and a contemporary (band led) service. At our Carthage campus, all worship services are contemporary in style.

Of course! We love kids at Forest Park! On Sundays our children's area is filled with fun, crafts, Bible lessons, and stories. On Wednesday nights throughout the school year, join our AWANA program that helps kids go deeper in their faith with Bible memory and retention.

Visit our kids page here!

We're so glad that you are considering joining us at Forest Park! If you're new, we recommend getting to church around 15 minutes before service starts at either campus to help get your kids checked in and find a seat.

We also have a gift for you! Just visit our welcome area in our lobby so that we can give you a gift and introduce ourselves to you. Additionally, you can let us know you'll be at church by filling out an online connect card. This also helps make kids check in extra smooth. We hope to see you at church!

Fill out a connect card here!

Right now, our service times are 9am and 10:30am for both our Joplin and Carthage Campus.

At both campuses throughout the school year, we have the following activities at 6pm on Wednesdays:

AWANA, where kids and students can learn more about the Bible and how to memorize scripture. All kids are welcome!

Adult Equipping Groups, where you can learn more about a particular subject such as Missions, grasping God's Word, or a study through the books of the Bible.

Learn more about Awana here 

Learn more about Equipping Groups here