About Parkside Baptist Church of Columbus, Indiana
Who We Are:
Parkside Baptist Church of Columbus, Indiana is a Southern Baptist Church, located in South-Central Indiana along Interstate Highway I-65, approximately halfway between Indianapolis, IN. and Louisville, KY. Parkside was established in 1960, dedicated to reaching the lost in our community and growing disciples for the Lord. We believe in striving to be an example and a testimony to the community around us. As a Southern Baptist Church, Parkside Baptist is committed to the adherence of The Baptist Faith and Message as adopted by the SBC, June 14, 2000, and supports the Cooperative Program.
Our Facilities:
Parkside Baptist is situated on approximately 5.5 acres on the north side of Columbus, with 30,200 SQ. FT. of building area under roof that includes a contemporary worship center that allows for seating up to 500 persons as well as a spacious fellowship hall and many classroom settings.
Our Community:
The City of Columbus is the county seat for Bartholomew County. The county population was 84,003 according to the 2024 census. The population within the Columbus city limits was 51,970. This provides a Great Field from which to harvest. Columbus is a city of diverse economic opportunities; professional, educational, and industrial businesses are included. Columbus may be best known for its architecture and arts, along with industrial companies such as Cummins Engine Company, Inc., Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Co., and others.
Recent History:
We currently run around 110 people on Sunday morning services. We now offer both in-person services as well as a live stream feed on Sunday mornings. We also have Sunday evening and Wednesday night prayer / Bible study services, as well as a congregational lead AWANA youth program (ages 3-12th grade) on Wednesday nights and a Youth program on Sunday nights. An annual VBS is held every summer. Additionally, we host a Trunk or Treat each year for community outreach. Our choir conducts musical cantatas for various holiday events. All activities are for the intended purpose of pointing people to Christ.
Our Mission:
Our beloved Pastor, Rick Hillard has announced his upcoming retirement. Overall, the mission of Parkside Baptist Church remains the same… and that is to be an example and a testimony to the community around us, to reach the lost and to grow disciples for the Lord. Parkside Baptist has a burden for the lost, love for our members, and hope for a bright future in Christ. We are now excited for this opportunity to seek the next man of God to lead us into that next era of ministry.