Cookson Creek Baptist Church was established in 1836 and currently stands as the 2nd oldest continued church in Polk County. While the foundation and parts of the building are originals, the church has undergone many renovations throughout the years--one of the more recent being the stone, silo-shaped teenage Sunday School classroom. The church sits alongside the beautiful creek, after which it was named, and just down the road from Cookson Creek Cemetery.
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Service Times:
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Sunday Morning: 11:00 AM
Sunday Evening: 6:00 PM
Wednesday Night: 7:00 PM
Cookson Creek Baptist Church is committed to embracing the teachings of Christ and living out His principles of love, compassion, and forgiveness (Romans 12:10). We seek to help people be reconciled to God through repentance, experiencing His grace, the redeeming power of the cross, forgiveness of sins, and freedom from the power of darkness. Our church fosters a welcoming and inclusive community where all are valued and respected, provides opportunities for prayer, fellowship, and spiritual growth (Colossians 1:9–12; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:4–8; Galatians 5:22–23), and equips believers through worship, education, and discipleship. Humbly and selflessly, we serve our congregation and the broader community, proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ with sincerity, authenticity, and relevance (Matthew 25:35–36; Revelation 5:9).
Every Sunday Morning starting just after 10 a.m. we have Sunday School. We have classes for all ages, ranging from our primary class (ages 0-5) to our adults' class. Our teachers put their planning to use helping kids learn about Christ, how to live as a Christian in today's world, and all of those Bible Stories that many of us grew up hearing.
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As the Body of Christ, we also strive to better ourselves. Ask us about our Bible Studies for the opportunity to dive into the Word for a deeper understanding.
We value the youth at Cookson Creek. Many people say that our youth is "The Church of Tomorrow," but we believe that they are just as much "The Church of Today." Jesus said, ​
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"Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
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​Our Youth Directors, Dylan & Michaela Parris, are constantly planning new activities, programs, and trips to keep our kids on the right path all while having a good time.
As with most churches, we have a prayer ministry here at the Creek. Wednesday nights are designated as "Prayer Services" as much of the beginning of the service is spent sharing prayer requests, updates, and praise reports. Please see our Prayer Requests below to see a list of ongoing prayer requests and feel free to submit requests that we are more than happy to pray over with you.
