We Have A Place For You

Forest Park is a church that exists for every person to

Know Jesus

Grow in Jesus

Show others Jesus

Go share Jesus with the World

We would love to be a part of your faith journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of church is Forest Park?
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!
What is worship like at Forest Park?
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.
Do you have anything for kids?
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!
I'm new to church. Where do I start?
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!
What are your service times?
Right now, our service times are 9am and 10:30am for both our Joplin and Carthage Campus.
Do you have midweek activities?
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 

OUR LOCATIONS

JOPLIN

CARTHAGE

9am
(Traditional Worship)

10:30am
(Contemporary Worship)

2535 S Grand Ave Carthage, MO 64836

(Just North of Walmart in Carthage, MO)

9am & 10:30am
(Identical Worship)

Kids & Students

Infant - 12th grade

If you have kids, rest assured that they will be in a safe and nurturing environment for the entirety of service. Our "Kid City" space offers plenty of room to play, do crafts, and learn about Jesus from our kids team. If you are new, simply park anywhere you'd like and follow the signage to our kids/student area. There, one of our volunteers will gather some basic info from you and help you find your child's classroom. Children and students are also more than welcome to sit in our worship service with their parents. Our goal is to ensure every child or student has a secure and nurturing time at Forest Park!

Let Us Know You'll Be Here!

To help make your visit as smooth as possible (especially if you have kids), fill out our guest card!