A church on Whitman Avenue in south Fort Worth
Wedgwood Baptist Church gathers at 5522 Whitman Avenue, a few miles south of downtown Fort Worth. The motto "Glorify Christ, Multiply Disciples, Love Others" stands over everything the church does. A diverse congregation fills the main worship center on Sunday mornings for a blended service that mixes contemporary music with choir, prayer, giving, and the study of God's Word. After the service, members fan out into small groups the church calls Missional Communities, the hub of discipleship and pastoral care at Wedgwood.
Sunday worship with modern music, choir, and the Word
Sunday morning worship begins at 9:30 a.m. The gathering is described as a blend of modern and contemporary songs led by the church's praise team, band, and choir, with media and drama teams joining at times. The order of service weaves together prayer, giving, and preaching, and is the place where the congregation practices baptism and the Lord's Supper together. Services are livestreamed on YouTube for those who cannot attend in person. Visitors should know that the dress runs the full range, from shorts in summer to suits and ties at the other end, and the welcome reads simply, "Come as you are."
Missional Communities are the heart of small-group life
Wedgwood does not run a traditional Sunday school hour. Instead, the church centers its fellowship around Missional Communities, most of which meet on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m., either on campus or in homes nearby. The church describes these groups as more than a Bible study or care group: each Missional Community combines study, prayer, fellowship, and service, and adopts an outside ministry partner not directly connected to Wedgwood to support through the year. Both life-stage oriented and intergenerational groups are available, and a handful of additional communities meet later on Sundays for those who serve or cannot make it earlier in the day.
Preschool Park: birth through kindergarten
Wedgwood's preschool ministry partners with parents to help young children know three big truths: God made me, God loves me, and Jesus is my friend. Preschool Park, the Sunday morning hub, opens check-in at 8:30 a.m. Children are grouped by age and stay with their class until they move up to first grade. Each room is staffed by a lead teacher, a helper, and rotating student volunteers, has a preschool-appropriate bathroom attached, and offers a snack. A nursing room for mothers of infants is available in the preschool hallway. Wednesday nights run August through May with check-in at 6:00 p.m. and include Bible stories, games, and time on the indoor playground.
WedgKids Sundays and Wednesdays for first through sixth grade
WedgKids is the church's ministry for first through sixth graders and follows a milestone-and-moments strategy that walks a child from birth through age 18. On Sundays, children are split into three graded groups. First and second graders meet for engaging activities built around the Bible topic for the day. Third and fourth graders gather in Room 215 for a rotation of explore, connect, gather, and bless activities. Fifth and sixth graders meet in The Mezz for interactive games, donuts, and Bible study, with the goal of helping them finish the developing stage of their relationship with Jesus and begin discipling others.
On Wednesday nights, WedgKids Wednesdays brings first through sixth graders together at 6:15 p.m. for games and a large-group teaching time, then splits them into smaller groups that rotate through three fifteen-minute stations called Move, Connect, and Equip. Each station is led by a caring adult who encourages children to know God and live for His glory. The night begins and ends with a group game, and pickup begins at 7:50 p.m. CentriKid Camp is offered each summer for third through sixth graders, and families can offset the cost by serving together at Upward sports concessions.
MDWK Students for seventh through twelfth grade
The student ministry, called MDWK Students, exists to develop the next generation to know and share the Gospel, cultivating a Christ-centered community that fosters an independent faith. Students meet in a Sunday morning Missional Community at 11:00 a.m., beginning with brunch and ending in graded circles. Wednesday gatherings start at 6:30 p.m. with a large group game, praise team-led worship, and an encouraging word from God's Word. The student ministry is led under the banner "Make Fort Worth more like Heaven" and connects with students on Instagram at @wedgwoodcya.
Young Adult Collective for the next stage
For college-aged and twenty-somethings, the Young Adult Collective gathers under the values Identify, Equip, Commission. It is a prayerful community pursuing a real relationship with God rooted in truth and grace. The Collective places a high value on authentic community, meeting both inside and outside the church walls, with a focus on living out the faith, following the command to spread the gospel, and making disciples. Members strive to be known, challenged, and transformed, imitating Christ through words, actions, and relationships. Prayer requests are taken through an online form.
Wednesday nights around the table
Wednesday evenings at Wedgwood are built around shared family time. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. in the CLC kitchen, and the group crosses the hall to Room 130 to eat and visit. Programming across the church kicks off at 6:30 p.m.: preschool children head to the preschool hall, elementary children fill the CLC, students gather in the youth room on the second floor, the choir meets in the choir room behind the platform of the worship center, and adults split into men's and women's studies. The Wednesday FAQ describes these midweek hours as a night of fellowship and discipleship for the whole family.
Men's and women's ministry
The men's ministry equips men to be the leaders God has called them to be in the church, in their homes, at their work, and in the community. The Wednesday gathering at 6:30 p.m. in Room 130 currently uses the BetterMan Core Bible Study, a curriculum with pre-recorded video teachings, workbook guides, and group discussion questions. A Men's Ministry Playbook for the year outlines opportunities for discipleship, fellowship, intergenerational mentorship, and missions, and a men's retreat is held each winter at Mount Lebanon Camp and Conference Center.
The women's ministry offers a Ladies Bible Study on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 126, led by Pam Munger and Nancy Crane, with childcare available. During the school year, Women of Wedgwood (WOW) meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Room 110 and is led by Staci Rhodes and Amy Beck.
Missions: Fort Worth, Texas, the nation, and all peoples
The missions program follows the pattern of Acts 1:8. In Fort Worth, the church supports neighborhood schools, Pregnancy Lifeline, Cornerstone Assistance Network, and Beautiful Feet Ministries. Across Texas, Wedgwood partners with Disciple All Nations. Within the United States, the church works with Epic Life in Seattle and with ministry in Vancouver. Internationally, Wedgwood has partnerships in Wales, Italy, and the Horn of Africa. A summer mission trip application is posted each year for students and adults who want to serve.
Coffee, the library, and other everyday touches
Before services on Sunday mornings, the South Foyer by the memorial flagpole serves Pilgrim Coffee, a roaster owned and operated by EPIC LIFE in Seattle, in both regular and decaf. The McEowen Library sits in the central part of the main building next to the children's area and is open Sunday mornings from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. and again from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., plus Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Members and visitors can check out books, browse Bible studies, and access online ebooks through the library's catalog. Visitors may borrow one book at a time. A Resource Center near the gym offers coffee for those heading into the library.
The Upward sports league uses Wedgwood facilities for its concessions, which doubles as a fundraiser for families sending kids to CentriKid Camp.
What Wedgwood believes
The church's statement of faith begins with the triune God: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are co-equal and one God. Humankind is made in God's image but marred by an attitude of disobedience called sin, which separates people from God. Man was created to exist forever, either eternally separated from God in Hell or in union with Him through salvation in Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who lived a sinless life, died on the cross as the sacrifice for sin, rose again after three days, ascended to heaven, and will return as King of kings. Salvation is a gift from God, received by faith in Jesus Christ, not earned by self-improvement or good works. Because God grants eternal life through Christ, the believer's salvation is secure, kept by God's grace and power.
The Holy Spirit is fully God, present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus, and living in every Christian from the moment of salvation. The Spirit empowers Christian living, gives understanding of spiritual truth, and provides daily guidance. The Bible is God's word, written by human authors under the Spirit's guidance, the supreme source of truth for Christian belief and living, and "truth without any mixture of error."
The mission statement reads: "We exist to glorify Christ by making disciples of all nations who worship, cultivate biblical community, live generous lives, and multiply disciples." The vision is to be a light to the community by engaging families through truth and service, and the values are being spirit-led in all decisions, pursuing unity, placing God's kingdom above personal interests, and staying adaptable as the church serves together.
Leadership and next steps
The church is led by a team of Congregational Elders, who can be reached at elders@wedgwoodbc.org. Dr. Al Meredith is listed as Pastor Emeritus, and a wider staff of ministry assistants supports the day-to-day work. Children's and family ministry posts are written by Casey Williams, who serves as the family's point of contact for the milestone journey. For those interested in moving deeper, the church outlines a clear set of next steps: join worship on Sunday mornings at 9:30, get plugged into a Missional Community at 11:00, become a disciple through faith in Christ, follow Christ in baptism, take a quarterly New Member Class, and serve in one of many ministry roles from preschool to senior adults.