Applewood Baptist Church

Applewood Baptist Church sits at 11200 W 32nd Ave in Wheat Ridge, CO, and is known in the area as a community where people can gather for worship, study, and fellowship, so you get all sorts of folks here from different backgrounds and ages meeting together, and although it's a Southern Baptist church, the place puts much importance on having a welcoming, loving environment where anyone can walk in and feel at ease. The church is led by Senior Pastor Calvin Wittman, who's been serving here since 1999 after earning degrees from Baylor University and holding a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching, and the congregation gathers for Sunday worship services at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM, with early and late gatherings for different tastes in music, like a Traditional service at 8:00 AM and a Blended service at 11:00 AM, so people pick what suits them best. People can join adult LifeApp Groups at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and there are Bible Teaching Groups for all ages at 9:30 AM; finding a spot to connect or learn isn't hard since they have groups for preschool children, students, and adults, and these meet throughout the morning. You'll often see ministries for every stage of life, everything from preschool programs all the way up, and there's a "Connect" section for people wanting to find a group or ministry, plus missions programs, discipleship opportunities, and even a Care/Prayer ministry for those who need some extra support or want to help others. The church shares resources like daily devotionals called "Abide," and offers sermon notes and even livestream options for services, so folks who can't make it in person don't have to miss out. There's a focus here on worship, teaching, prayer, and mission work, with things like the Cooperative Program, Woman's Missionary Union, and outreach through groups like the North American Mission Board, with special events and ongoing Bible studies showing up on their calendar. People describe the environment as friendly and open, while the main beliefs are based on the Southern Baptist Convention's statements, so anyone comfortable with that tradition usually feels at home, and you've got a medium-sized congregation where getting to know new faces isn't hard, plus leadership and staff who help guide everyone in faith and service to the community.