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Peace River Baptist Church

Peace River Baptist Church meets at 478 Berry Street in Punta Gorda. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 AM, followed by worship and children's church at 11:00 AM. A seasonal early worship service meets at 8:30 AM from January through April. Wednesday prayer meets online on Facebook at 6:00 PM. Jim Stultz is the senior pastor, and Gary Collins is associate pastor of family ministries. The church offers youth ministry for grades seven through twelve, AWANA for children age three through sixth grade, family gatherings, a senior adult ministry and the LAMP women's ministry. Congregational music includes a sanctuary choir, ensembles and instrumentalists. Its beliefs emphasize the authority of Scripture, salvation by grace through faith in Christ and believer's baptism by immersion.

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Updated Oct 10, 2026

Service Times

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Sunday

Early Worship Service

8:30 AM

Sunday School

9:45 AM

Children's Church

11:00 AM

Morning Worship Service

11:00 AM

Wednesday

Online Prayer Meeting

6:00 PM

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Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 AM, with worship and children's church at 11:00 AM, at 478 Berry Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The 8:30 AM early service is seasonal, beginning on the first Sunday in January and continuing through the end of April. Wednesday prayer meets online on Facebook at 6:00 PM. Youth in seventh through twelfth grades meet Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. AWANA serves age three through sixth grade on Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM during its September-through-April season. Call 941-637-6768 or email peacerivbap@comcast.net.

Kids ministry: Available

Church Ministries

Life Stages

Nursery?Nursery: Unknown
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young Adults?Young Adults: Unknown
SeniorsSeniors: Yes

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Local OutreachLocal Outreach: Yes
Global MissionsGlobal Missions: Yes
Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School: Yes

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Accessibility

Parking?Parking: Unknown
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

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When and where does the church meet?

Sunday school begins at 9:45 AM and worship and children's church at 11:00 AM, at 478 Berry Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The 8:30 AM early worship service is offered only from the first Sunday in January through the end of April; it is not a year-round service.

What is available for children and students?

Children's church meets Sunday at 11:00 AM. AWANA serves age three through sixth grade Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM during its September-through-April season. A free children's dinner is available at 5:30 PM before AWANA; arrive before 5:45 PM. Books, uniforms and awards have a yearly fee, with scholarships available. Youth in seventh through twelfth grades meet Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

What groups and ministries are available?

Sunday school includes classes for all ages and several adult classes. Family ministry offers fellowship and teaching on marriage, parenting and Christian life. SAM Club serves adults age sixty and older with fellowship and activities. The LAMP women's ministry and music ministry offer other opportunities; contact the church for current meeting and seasonal choir schedules.

Can I participate online?

Wednesday prayer meets online on the official Facebook page at 6:00 PM. The official church website also links to worship videos and the church's YouTube channel.

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Leadership

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Jim Stultz

Senior Pastor

Church Values and Beliefs

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Bible Interpretation
LiteralFlexible
Authority
Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

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Last verifiedOct 10, 2026
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