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Home Small Groups are where the church body connects with others for more intimate study and fellowship. Home Small Groups Home S mall Groups are a vital part of life at our church, meeting in homes throughout the week. These gatherings provide a relaxed setting to share a meal, study God’s Word, and pray for one another. More than just a meeting, Small Groups are where meaningful relationships are built and spiritual growth is nurtured. They are one of the best ways to grow in your faith while connecting deeply with other believers. The 5 W’s of Small Groups: Welcome: We cultivate a welcoming environment—often around a shared meal—where people can build relationships and truly get to know one another. Worship: We respond to God in praise, often through prayer, expressing our gratitude and dependence on Him together. Word: We center our time on God’s Word, seeking to understand it and let it shape our lives. Work: We aim to live out our faith by applying what we learn and, at times, serving together in practical ways. Witness: We keep a focus on those who don’t yet know Christ, praying for them and looking for opportunities to invite others in.

Meet the Pastors Teaching Pastor Bob Carlson Bob has been our lead pastor since 2005. He has lived all around Washington as well as serving in the Air Force in the Gulf Coast and living with his family as missionaries in South Africa and Swaziland. He has a Th.M. from Dallas Seminary, Doctor of Ministry from Western Seminary, and is passionate about teaching the word of God. He and his wife Julie have four grown children. Worship & Care Pastor Evan Irwin Evan has been a worship pastor since 1989, and has been with us since 2012. He excels at incorporating music in worship that integrates with the Biblical text week by week. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Warner Pacific and his Masters in Music Performance at Northwestern University in Chicago. He and his wife, Debi, have four children and nine grandchildren. Executive Pastor Ryan McKinney Ryan grew up at BPChurch and now serves as our Executive Pastor. He previously served as our Associate & Youth Pastor. Ryan is a graduate of Multnomah Bible College in Portland, OR, and Church Venture NW’s Convergence Program. He is currently pursuing an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies at Western Seminary. Ryan and his wife, Jill, have four children. Meet the Elders Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 1 Peter 5:2-4 Mike Leake Darrel Libby Bob Carlson Dustin Martin Raymond Raj Evan Irwin Bryan Warren Tyler Stout Elder Ryan McKinney Meet the Staff Pavel Facilities Manager Lori Administrative Assistant Wendy Financial Coordinator Alex Communications Coordinator

ABOUT BPCHURCH To Know and Follow Jesus by helping Others to Know and Follow Jesus Plan a Visit About Us Our Purpose To Know and Follow Jesus by Helping Others to Know and Follow Jesus Our Mission To make disciples by Going to others around us Bringing them into God's Family Building them up as followers of Jesus Our Priorities Connect people to Christ Connect people to one another Connect people to ministry What We Do Church Gathered We gather as a church each week because God has called His people to come together to worship Him, hear His Word, and encourage one another. In a scattered and distracted world, the gathered church re-centers our hearts on Christ, reminds us of what is true, and strengthens our faith. Corporate worship is not just a habit, but a vital means by which God shapes His people together. Church Equipped We are committed to equipping believers because God calls every Christian to grow in maturity and to participate in the work of ministry. Through intentional biblical training—whether in adult classes or children’s ministries—we seek to ground people in sound doctrine, develop spiritual discernment, and raise up leaders who can serve and shepherd others. This equipping strengthens the whole church as each member is prepared to build up the body. Church Connected We prioritize connection because the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Meaningful relationships within the church provide the context for encouragement, accountability, care, and spiritual growth. Through small groups, discipleship groups, and other connection-focused ministries, we seek to cultivate a community where people are known, loved, and spurred on to follow Christ together. Find Out More Find Out More Find Out More History The Lord began BP Church through several families who came across the Oregon Trail. In 1863 these families relocated from Oregon to Washington and founded a log cabin school and church. The Lord provided a place for us on our present location in 1894 and our present facility is the third church building on this corner. From those earlier years until now, BP Church has continued to have a passion for region our neighbors and around the world, teaching the truth of God's word, and living out God's grace to one another and to everyone around us.

Missions: Global & Local Partners Global Partners Brush Prairie Baptist church is concerned for the glory of God among all the nations of the earth. Because we are a missions-minded church we support missionaries globally both financially and prayerfully. Below are missionaries we support in addition to those who work in restricted access countries. Contact us for more information. Wellington & Tatiane Barro WorldVenture About Us/Donate Tasha Irwin Paraclete Mission Group About Us/Donate John & Carol Ragsdale Trans World Radio About Us/Donate Kuda & Ruth Zvinoeras Community Vision Intl. About Us/Donate Rob & Laura Evans World Evangelization for Christ About Us/Donate Wayne & Kim Platt One Collective About Us/Donate Ray of Hope About Us/Donate Local Partners Local Partners At bpChurch, we are committed to serving the needs of our community—both physically and spiritually. One way we do this is by partnering with local organizations that are already making a meaningful difference. Below is a list of ministries and community partners we support, as well as organizations where members of our church family actively volunteer and serve. For more than 70 years, Awana has equipped churches to reach children and youth with the Gospel through Bible-based evangelism and discipleship. Serving in more than 140 countries and reaching nearly 11 million children each week, Awana provides curriculum, leadership training, and ongoing ministry support to help children and teens, ages 2–18, know, love, and serve Jesus. Dunes Bible Camp, located in Ocean Park, WA, assists churches in bringing people to Christ while helping staff and campers deepen their Christian walk. Dunes offers summer camps, retreats, and leadership development. The mission of Church Venture Northwest is to strengthen existing churches, revitalize struggling congregations, and plant new churches so they can effectively fulfill the Great Commission. By providing leadership development, pastoral coaching, ministry training, church health resources, conflict resolution, financial guidance, and church planting support, it equips church leaders to build healthy, sustainable ministries that effectively reach their communities Marriage Team helps couples build Christ-centered marriages through premarital, enrichment, and restorative coaching to strengthen relationships, deepen couples' faith, and equip Christian couples to invest in others as volunteer marriage coaches. Since 1986, Open House Ministries has provided shelter, safety, and hope to families without homes. In addition to providing for immediate needs, the Christ-centered program focuses on building life skills and foundational tools necessary for regaining healthy, independent lives. Options 360 Women's Clinic is a non-profit, medical clinic working with under-served and under-insured women in SW Washington. The Clinic provided evidence-based medical and educational services related to sexual health in a respectful environment. All services are currently provided at no charge to women. The Clinic does not provide abortions nor abortion referrals.

Brush Prairie Baptist Church (BP Church) is a Christ-centered welcoming place for individuals and families of all ages and stages. To Know and Follow Jesus by Helping Others to Know and Follow Jesus Gather with us to worship Join us at our temporary location at Prairie High School every Sunday: Sunday School classes for all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Plan a Visit Children Watch Online Who We Are We are a Christ Centered Church Committed to the Authority of Scripture We are a Church Family seeking to grow together in faith and obedience We are a welcoming place for individuals and families at every stage of life Why We Exist To Know and Follow Jesus by Helping Others to Know and Follow Jesus What We Do Church Gathered We gather as a church each week because God has called His people to come together to worship Him, hear His Word, and encourage one another. In a scattered and distracted world, the gathered church re-centers our hearts on Christ, reminds us of what is true, and strengthens our faith. Corporate worship is not just a habit, but a vital means by which God shapes His people together. Learn More Church Equipped We are committed to equipping believers because God calls every Christian to grow in maturity and to participate in the work of ministry. Through intentional biblical training—whether in adult classes or children’s ministries—we seek to ground people in sound doctrine, develop spiritual discernment, and raise up leaders who can serve and shepherd others. This equipping strengthens the whole church as each member is prepared to build up the body. Learn More Church Connected We prioritize connection because the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Meaningful relationships within the church provide the context for encouragement, accountability, care, and spiritual growth. Through small groups, discipleship groups, and other connection-focused ministries, we seek to cultivate a community where people are known, loved, and spurred on to follow Christ together. Learn More Sermons Stream LIve 11:00 a.m. Sundays Podcast Audio Previous Messages Sunday Morning Messages Being Real with God - Habakkuk (9/27/26) bpchurch Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing 01:30:31 Play Video Being Real with God - Habakkuk (9/27/26) Now Playing 01:26:01 Play Video Setbacks in Serving - Haggai (9/20/26) Now Playing 01:32:41 Play Video The Day of the Lord Comes! - Zechariah 12-14 (9/13/26) Now Playing 01:31:10 Play Video Justice or Mercy? - Obadiah (9/6/26)

Through small groups, discipleship groups, and other connection-focused ministries, we seek to cultivate a community where people are known, loved, and spurred on to follow Christ together. Connect We prioritize connection because the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Meaningful relationships within the church provide the context for encouragement, accountability, care, and spiritual growth. Through small groups, discipleship groups, and other connection-focused ministries, we seek to cultivate a community where people are known, loved, and spurred on to follow Christ together. Home Small Groups Most of our Small Groups meet in homes throughout the week to share a meal and discuss God's Word. While some groups are larger or take different forms, they all share the same goal: helping one another know and follow Jesus in a relational setting. Learn More Kids We believe God has designed the family as a primary context for discipleship. We aim to support and strengthen families, encouraging parents to take an active role in the spiritual formation of their children. Learn More We desire to equip and connect men and women through life's stages and changes with meaningful opportunities for living, loving, growing, supporting, encouraging, and serving together. Learn More Men, Women, Seniors, GriefShare Discipleship Groups, or D-groups, include one leader and 2–4 invited members of the same gender who commit to honest discussion and personal accountability as they grow in knowing and faithfully following Jesus according to His Word. Learn More Discipleship Groups We want to equip and support parents in discipling their children, which is central to Youth Ministry. We also value connection and discipleship within the broader church, both across generations and among peers. Learn More Youth & Young Adults Events Calendar Check our calendar for regular recurring activities and special events such as our annual picnic, holiday bazaar, Christmas Jazz, men's backpacking trip, Bible studies, youth game nights, worship nights, and a wide variety of other activities. Learn More

Welcome to Brush Prairie Church We gather as a church each week because God has called His people to come together to worship Him, hear His Word, and encourage one another. In a scattered and distracted world, the gathered church re-centers our hearts on Christ, reminds us of what is true, and strengthens our faith. Corporate worship is not just a habit, but a vital means by which God shapes His people together. Join us at our temporary location at Prairie High School for Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m. and our single Worship Service at 11:00 a.m . Jump to Infants/Pre-K Jump to BP Academy for Adults Jump to BP Kids SS Where Do I Go? We currently meet at Prairie High School for our Sunday School classes and worship service. Sunday school classes are at 9:30 a.m. and the worship service is in the Prairie High School Auditorium at 11:00 a.m. Use the PHS main entrance near the intersection of 112th Avenue and 119th Street, across from the Winco shopping center. Often, you can also use the entrance off of 117th Avenue on Sunday mornings. During construction, only the Fellowship Hall on our current campus is open. The Fellowship Hall is the brick building south of the main building, and houses our current church and pastoral offices, as well as our midweek Bible studies and ministries. What Should I Expect? Music We begin and end our services by singing together. Our music includes a blend of modern songs and traditional hymns, all chosen to help us focus on who God is and what He has done in our salvation and new life. Sermon The largest portion of our service is devoted to the preaching of God’s Word. Each week, we open the Bible together to hear from God and grow in understanding and faith. Most of our sermon's start off with a "Kids Talk" where any elementary aged children are invited to join the Pastor on the stage to hear a connection to the sermon targeted at their age level. Go to Sermons page . Prayer Prayer is woven throughout our service. We take time to praise God, ask Him to prepare our hearts to receive His Word, and bring before Him the needs of our church, our community, and the world. Communion On the first Sunday of each month, we share in the Lord’s Table together. This is a time to remember and reflect on what Jesus has done for us. All who have placed their faith in Christ as their Savior are invited to participate. Children-Infants-Pre-K Children During the Worship Service at 11:00 a.m., we encourage families to worship together. However, we do provide childcare for infants in the Nursery and small children in our Pre-K program during the service . Most of our sermon's start off with a "Kids Talk" where any elementary aged children are invited to join the Pastor on the stage to hear a connection to the sermon targeted at their age level. Scroll down for information about BP Kids Sunday School, which begins at 9:30 a.m. BP Academy Intro BPAcademy Adult Classes & Children's Sunday School Sundays at 9:30 a.m. BPAcademy for Adults We have chosen to invest deeply in our adult education . BPAcademy course offerings are somewhere between Sunday School and college level. A certificate can be earned by completing nine courses. BP Academy exists because we believe spiritual maturity is not accidental—it is cultivated through thoughtful, structured engagement with God’s Word. By providing a clear pathway for adults to grow in biblical understanding and theological depth, we aim to equip our people not only to know the Scriptures, but to live them faithfully and serve the church with wisdom and conviction. Get details! BP Kids Intro BP Kids Sunday School During our Sunday School hour at 9:30 a.m. we have childcare for infants in the Nursery and for young children in Pre-K . Our Pre-K program uses Answers in Genesis curriculum and includes worship, activities, and snacks. We also have Children's Sunday School for 1st-6th Grade . Using the gospel-centered curriculum from Answers in Genesis, we intentionally guide children through the entire Bible in a three-year cycle. Our aim is not simply that they gain knowledge, but that they come to know God personally—growing in their understanding of His Word, their love for Him, and their desire to follow Him in everyday life.

Calendar At BPChurch, every event is a unique opportunity to connect, grow, and share faith together, fostering a vibrant community that uplifts and inspires. Events are typically more sporadic or once a year and include everything from game nights to weekend retreats. The goal with all of these events is to connect people to Christ and to one another, encouraging one another on toward love and good deeds.

Ministries: Women, Men, Seniors, GriefShare We prioritize connection because the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Meaningful relationships within the church provide the context for encouragement, accountability, care, and spiritual growth. Through connection-focused ministries, we seek to cultivate a community where people are known, loved, and spurred on to follow Christ together. We desire to equip and connect women through meaningful opportunities for living, loving, growing, and serving together. Contact us for more information about anything. Precept & Other Bible Studies Small Discipleship Groups Loving Hands Sewing Group Widow's Connection Annual Christmas Special Event Annual Women's Retreat Prayer & Serving Alongside One Another Celebrations for Brides-to-Be & New Babies On the Way Inspiration & Encouragement Craft Day Summer Mom & Kids Events Homeschool Support Ladies Precept is an in-depth Bible study for women who desire to grow in their understanding of God's Word. Together, participants engaging deeply with in a supportive, discussion-based environment. Classes are offered periodically throughout the year, and usually meet Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Loving Hands provides a welcoming space for ladies ages 18 and up to gather for sewing, quilting, and other creative projects that benefit local ministries and hospitals. Along the way, we enjoy meaningful fellowship, a delicious lunch, and a time of devotional encouragement as we serve and grow together. The group meets Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall. Widow's Connection fosters friendships among widows, and provides meaningful events for the women to enjoy. Our ministry to men includes an annual hiking trip and men's retreat among other events. These provide ways for men to connect, draw closer to the Lord, and to become better equipped to serve in their families, church, and community. Please contact us for more information. The Seniors welcome anyone, but most in this group are age 55+. They meet every Wednesday at 10am for a time of worship, prayer, hearing from God’s Word, followed by a potluck lunch. Stop by sometime and join them! Please contact us for more information. Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and it can take a long time to heal. GriefShare is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help people work through difficult days. It is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help others through it. There are GriefShare seminar series throughout the year. Please contact us for more information.

Equip Learn more below about BPAcademy for Adults and Teens, or scroll down for an intro to BP Kids Children's Sunday School. Please contact us for more information. BPAcademy for Adults We have chosen to invest deeply in adult education. BPAcademy exists because we believe spiritual maturity is not accidental—it is cultivated through thoughtful, structured engagement with God’s Word. By providing a clear pathway for adults to grow in biblical understanding and theological depth, we aim to equip our people not only to know the Scriptures, but to live them faithfully and serve the church with wisdom and conviction. Whether in adult classes or children’s ministries—we seek to ground people in sound doctrine, develop spiritual discernment, and raise up leaders who can serve and shepherd others. This equipping strengthens the whole church as each member is prepared to build up the body What is it? Designed for adults, these Sunday morning courses bridge the gap between Sunday School and college-level learning—providing meaningful, engaging opportunities to grow in knowledge and faith A certificate can be earned by completing nine courses Fall, winter, and spring courses run for 12 weeks, while the summer course runs for 11 weeks Multiple classes are offered each quarter, with a smaller selection available during the summer Essentials How to Study your Bible Old Testament Survey New Testament Survey Spiritual Life Doctrines of the Faith Electives Bible Book Studies Apologetics Ministry Skills Church History Marriage and Family Current Classes The fall session of bpAcademy runs September 27 - December 4, 2026 with two classes are offered, both at 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Prairie High School before the worship service. "Old Testament Survey" Old Testament Survey will give an overview of each book of the Old Testament. You will see how each book contributes to the overall message and learn the key themes which will help you to fit wherever you are reading into the overall storyline of God's redemptive purposes. "The Gospel of Luke" The Gospel of Luke class will be an expositional study the life of Jesus, covering approximately two chapters each week. Luke gives the most comprehensive record of Jesus' life and ministry, carefully anchors events to historic references, and includes many events and parables not found in the other gospels. There is a uniquely individual human touch in Luke that will help you to know Jesus more personally and deeply. In Children's Sunday School , we use gospel-centered curriculum from Answers in Genesis, intentionally guiding children through the entire Bible in a three-year cycle. Our aim is not simply that children gain knowledge, but that they come to know God personally—growing in their understanding of His Word, their love for Him, and their desire to follow Him in everyday life. Children’s Sunday is for 1st-6th Grade children, and takes place year round during the first hour at 9:30 a.m.