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Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church

Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church meets on South Palmetto Avenue in Sanford. Sunday worship includes the modern Church At The Gym service at 10 AM and sanctuary worship at 11 AM. Jonathan Williams serves as lead pastor, while Ron Williams is pastor emeritus. The church offers children's ministry, youth and singles ministry, AWANA, GriefShare and Hearts on Fire fellowship for adults age fifty and older. Liberty Christian School is part of its educational ministry.

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Updated Oct 10, 2026

Service Times

Plan Visit

Sunday

Sunday School (Confirm Time)

9:45 AM

Church At The GYM

10:00 AM

Morning Worship

11:00 AM

Monday

GriefShare

7:00 PM

Wednesday

Adult Small-Group Bible Studies

7:00 PM

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At a Glance

Sunday worship includes Church At The Gym at 10:00 AM in the gym and sanctuary worship at 11:00 AM, at 2626 South Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773. Dress comfortably for the gym service and follow Church At The Gym signs. Arrive about fifteen minutes early for children's check-in, coffee and a donut. The Kids' Place is in the big tan building beside the gym; volunteers and the Guest Services table can help. Jonathan Williams is lead pastor, and Ron Williams is pastor emeritus. Sunday-school and midweek youth/AWANA starts differ across official pages; call 407-323-1583 to confirm. The phone ending 1588 is the fax number.

Kids ministry: Available
Dress: Come as you are
Worship style: Contemporary and Blended

Church Ministries

Life Stages

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

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes
Grief SupportGrief Support: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Global MissionsGlobal Missions: Yes
Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School: Yes

Schools & Childcare

K-12 Christian SchoolK-12 Christian School: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes

Visit & Contact

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

Questions

When and where are Sunday gatherings?

Church At The Gym meets Sunday at 10:00 AM in the gym; sanctuary worship begins at 11:00 AM at 2626 South Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773. Sunday School is listed at 9:45 AM on the dedicated schedule and 10:00 AM in the legacy footer; confirm the current class start with the church.

What should I expect at the gym service?

Dress comfortably and follow Church At The Gym signs. Arrive about fifteen minutes early for children's check-in, coffee and a donut. Volunteers at the Guest Services table can answer questions. Visitors are not expected to contribute to the offering.

What is available for children and teenagers?

The Kids' Place provides age-appropriate teaching in the tan building beside the gym, with enhanced check-in and background-checked workers. Youth ministry and AWANA are available. Official sites give different Wednesday youth and AWANA start times, so call the church before attending.

What support and older-adult groups meet?

GriefShare meets Mondays at 7:00 PM during scheduled series; call about current sessions. Hearts on Fire serves adults fifty and older, meeting on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center. Sign up in the lobby or call the office.

Where do I go when I arrive?

The church and gym are at 2626 South Palmetto Avenue. Follow Church At The Gym signs for the 10:00 AM service, or visit the sanctuary for 11:00 AM worship. The Kids' Place is in the tan building adjacent to the gym. Volunteers can direct first-time visitors.

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Leadership

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Jonathan Williams

Lead Pastor; Liberty Christian School Administrator

Church Values and Beliefs

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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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