At Village Baptist Church in Bowie, MD, you are welcome, regardless of your background or where you are on your spiritual journey. Our faith community is committed to creating an inclusive and caring environment where people can explore questions of faith, experience belonging, and grow together in love and understanding.

At Village Baptist Church in Bowie, Maryland, we believe God is on the move—calling us to join the Holy Spirit in transforming lives, reconciling relationships, and caring for our community and the world.
Our hope is that everyone who connects with Village will experience God’s deep love and abundant grace. Whether you are new to the area, exploring faith for the first time, or searching for a church community to call home, you are welcome here. Together, we are growing into God’s vision of a Beloved Community marked by faith, hope, and love.
“And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.”
—1 Corinthians 13:13
Village Baptist Church is located in South Bowie, Maryland, just minutes from Bowie Town Center, at 1950 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD 20716. Our parking lot has plenty of space, including clearly marked handicapped parking, and our building is fully accessible.
When you enter through the front doors, you’ll find a coat room to the left and restrooms located down either hallway. The sanctuary is straight ahead. An usher will be there to welcome you, offer a bulletin, and answer any questions you may have. You’ll also find a table near the entrance with information specifically for visitors.
As our motto says, “It takes a Village. Let us be yours.” At Village Baptist Church in Bowie, MD, we want visitors to feel at ease from the moment they arrive. You will not be asked to stand, introduce yourself, or do anything that singles you out during worship.
If you choose, you’re welcome to fill out a visitor card or use our digital connection form to share a bit about yourself. Village strives to be a church with a genuine family atmosphere, where newcomers are welcomed as guests and given the space to participate at their own pace.
At Village Baptist Church in Bowie, MD, our worship services follow a thoughtful and welcoming rhythm, described in detail each week in the bulletin. A typical service includes Passing of the Peace, prayer, congregational singing, an offering, special music, a children’s story, Scripture reading, a sermon, and Life of the Church announcements.
While we do pass the offering plate and provide options for digital giving, visitors are never expected to contribute unless they feel led to do so. All parts of worship at Village are open to guests as well as members, and you are invited to participate in whatever ways feel comfortable for you.
Village Baptist Church in Bowie, MD offers childcare for younger children, provided by professional and caring caregivers. Our nursery suite is located down the hall to the left as you enter the building, making drop-off and pick-up simple and convenient.
Older children are always welcome in worship. During the service, children can use activity bags, and each service includes a children’s story designed especially for them. After the children’s story, children ages 4–10 are invited to take part in Children’s Church, held in a separate room, while families may also choose for their children to remain in worship if they prefer.
Village Baptist Church in Bowie, MD is a “come as you are” church. We encourage you to wear whatever feels comfortable and authentic to you. On any given Sunday, you’ll see people dressed in everything from casual jeans and shirts to dresses and suits.
In other words, there’s no dress code—so come as you are.
Worship is just one part of life at Village Baptist Church in Bowie, MD. Throughout the week, we offer opportunities for Bible study, mission projects, fellowship gatherings, music programs, and other activities that help us grow in faith, serve our neighbors, and build meaningful community together. You’re invited to join in as much or as little as fits your season of life.
We believe it takes a Village to...

We nurture our faith through meaningful, soul-restoring worship that glorifies God.

We deepen our understanding of our faith story by creating spaces for spiritual growth, reflection, and dialogue.

We serve with ministry partners locally and globally to care for and offer a place of peace, safety, and support for our neighbors and those in need.

We seek to provide engaging age-appropriate ministries that support faith formation from childhood through adulthood.

We put love into action by pursuing justice and building relationships inside and outside the church.

We stand by each other through life’s challenges, we will respect and tolerate differences of opinion, be ready to forgive in the spirit with which God continually forgives us, watch over one another in prayer, and aid one another in times of distress and illness