About Westwood Missionary Baptist Church
Our Pastor
2004 - Present
Pastor Walter Lanier is a graduate from Florida Baptist Schools and a Former Missionary to Kenya, East Africa. Bro. Walter Lanier assumed pastorate in 2004. Since that time we have increased in our Mission budget, increased our sending of missionaries to six of the seven continents, added a Director of Missions to our staff, began Westwood Baptist School of Missions as well as Westwood Missionary Baptist Complex. Pastor Lanier has also served as an instructor at the Emmaus Baptist College.
Associate Pastor
2019 - Present
Associate Pastor Kyler Lanier
Youth Pastor
2022 - Present
Youth Pastor Joshua Lamb
Director of Missions
Mission Director Doug Wiersema
Service Times
Sunday:
10AM / Sunday School
11AM / Morning Worship
5PM / Bible Training
6PM / Evening Service
Wednesday:
7PM / Prayer Meeting
Second Tuesday of Each Month:
7PM / Men's Meeting
7PM / Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting
Church History
Organized on November 7, 1963, Westwood has been a pillar of faith and strength in the community for many years. It was built on the solid foundation of the Word of God, with one purpose: to minister to spiritual needs by carrying out the Great Commission of Christ (Matt. 28:18-20). Touching the lives of thousands, its ministries are far reaching, with mission efforts all over the world. Truly, "The Sun Never Sets on the Ministry of the Westwood Missionary Baptist Church."
Ministries
Radio Broadcast
Westwood Gospel Time (Monday - Saturday)
WLVF 90.3 FM 12:40pm
Live Streaming on the web @ www.westwoodmbc.org
Westwood Baptist College, School of Missions
Westwood Missionary Baptist Complex
Sponsor of Emmaus Baptist College, Brandon, FL
Supporter of Florida Baptist Youth Encampment
Sponsor more than Fifteen Missionaries worldwide
Supporter of more than 26 missionaries worldwide
Teen and Youth Ministries
Dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ
"The Sun Never Sets On the Ministry of the
Westwood Missionary Baptist Church"
Missionary Complex
At the Westwood Baptist Missionary Complex, housing is available for missionaries and their families to come and enjoy time together, while being ministered to both physically and spiritually. Located on beautiful Lake Deer, providing an amazing lakefront view, this is truly a perfect place to celebrate and praise The Lord for His many wonderful blessings.