Frequently Asked Questions

Come as you are as we have some in suits, others in very relaxed clothing. 

Enter the parking lot at the digital sign and drive back to the main entrance.  There is guest parking right outside the main entrance.  Handicapped parking is right next to the building entrances, too.  The other doors of the building are locked for your safety and security.  And about 15 minutes before the service begins, the main entrances are locked, too.  Someone is there to open the doors if you are running late, so come on.

There will be greeters at the door able to help you as you arrive and enter our fellowship hall.  There is an information desk where you can stop to ask questions.  You will be warmly welcomed at our church and directed to the sanctuary.

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Our Sunday morning worship is at 9:30 and lasts about 1:15 minutes.  We also have activities on Wednesday night beginning at 6:00.

Any and all are welcome to come and worship with us!

In our sanctuary we have both over-the-ear headphones and T-coil hearing aid compatible listening devices.

Our pastor preaches and teaches from the New King James version (copies available at the doors of the sanctuary). 

Not at the present time.

Bible-centered teaching, games and activities are available for children of all ages. Preschool age through 5th grade may be checked in prior to service in Building C. Those who stay checked in until after Life Group hour that ends at noon will also partake in snack time. Sixth through twelfth grades will attend 9:30 worship. They have a Life Group in Building B directly after worship service until noon.

We celebrate communion about once every two months.  It is led by one of our elders and is open to any believer in right fellowship with the Lord.

We celebrate baptism as often as there are those ready to profess their relationship through baptism.  In order to be baptized, ask to speak to one of the elders or pastors.

We sing God-focused songs, old and new, exalting the nature and character of our Lord, along with songs of prayer declaring our need for God, all to the glory of the name of Jesus.  Our Worship Arts Ministry team includes a band, orchestra, praise team and worship choir.

Our pastor normally uses series to guide us in understanding God’s Word and its application to our lives.

We call these Life Groups (many would call these Sunday School) and they meet on Sunday prior to and after the worship service, and on Monday nights both in person and via zoom.

Our men’s, women’s and mixed groups have other times for various Bible studies, some using only Scripture and others using a book along with the Bible.

After letting one of the pastors know your desire we will invite you to a new member class (meets the first Sunday of the month after worship).  One of the elders will want to hear your salvation testimony and baptism.  They will also want to hear how the church can minister to you and how you are gifted and areas you are passionate about serving within the church.  Finally, those who have completed these steps are presented at a church conference (held each quarter) for approval by the church.

Call us at 1-941-627-6352 or email office@murdockbaptistchurch.com, or stop in the office (located in the Preschool Building) Monday-Thursday and we will sit down with you. You can also contact us by completing this online form.