The Idlewild Foundation

10/01/2026

🎓 College Prep is THIS Saturday!

Join us as we explore the 3 steps of college planning: admissions, academics, and financials. We’ll also be sharing information about the Idlewild Scholarship and the opportunities available to students.

There’s still time to register, so don’t miss it!

👉 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3Vn5M44

Know a student or family who could benefit? Please share this with them!

No products will be sold.

09/29/2026

What will the people who come after you remember about you? 🌱

In our latest blog post, John Campbell shares why you don't have to wait for "next year" to start building a legacy of faithfulness, and offers practical ways to begin today: blessing your family, supporting a ministry that's stirred your heart, giving wisely through estate planning, and investing in causes like our scholarship fund and Fund 1:27 for foster children and families in Tampa Bay.

Your legacy can light the way for generations. Read the full post here 👇
https://www.idlewildfoundation.com/2026/09/15/make-2020-a-legacy-year-for-you/

09/28/2026

It’s almost here! Have you registered yet? 🎓

Our College Preparation Seminar is happening this Saturday! If you haven’t registered, now is the time. And if you know a student or family who could benefit, please share this with them too.

See the post below for all the details!

Are you a student or a parent of a college-bound student? Join us for a free College Planning Strategies workshop on Oct 3,2026 where we will explore the 3 steps of college planning: admissions, academics and financials. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3Vn5M44
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09/24/2026

We often think about generosity in terms of what we give. But perhaps it begins with a different question:

What has God placed in my hands that I can use to bless someone else?

Our time. Our abilities. Our resources. Our encouragement. Our willingness to simply say, “Here I am.”

Generosity may look different in each of our lives, but every act of faithful giving has the opportunity to become part of something greater than ourselves.

Today, we invite you to pause and reflect:

What has God placed in your hands? And how might He be calling you to use it? 💙

09/22/2026

🎓 College Planning Workshop

College is a big step. Preparing for it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. 🎓

We’re excited to host an upcoming College Planning Workshop in partnership with Thrivent, designed to help students and families feel more prepared as they navigate what comes next.

📅 October 3
🕙 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Idlewild Baptist Church

Whether college is right around the corner or you’re simply beginning to think ahead, we’d love to have you join us!

✨ Register today and share this with a family who might benefit!

🔗 Register here: https://connect.thrivent.com/matthew-oleson/events/107100

09/17/2026

🎓 Coming This October

The Idlewild Foundation is partnering with Thrivent to host a College Preparation Seminar designed to help students and families navigate topics such as FAFSA, scholarships, financial aid, and planning for the college journey.

If you know a high school junior, senior, parent, or family who may benefit from this information, we encourage you to keep an eye out for registration details and share the event when it becomes available.

More information coming soon!

09/15/2026

Faithful stewardship is rarely a one-person effort.

What an incredible blessing it is to be surrounded by people who have said, "Here I am, Lord." People who willingly give their time, talents, and resources to help advance the ministry of The Idlewild Foundation.

We are deeply grateful for the trustees, volunteers, donors, and ministry partners who faithfully serve behind the scenes. Their commitment makes it possible for the Foundation to invest in students, support families, strengthen ministries, and create opportunities for Kingdom impact.

Thank you for your service, your generosity, and your faithfulness.

“Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”
1 Corinthians 4:2 (ESV)

09/10/2026

Stewardship is about more than preserving resources. It is about putting them to work for God's purposes.

Through grants like this one, the Idlewild Foundation partners with ministries that are creating meaningful opportunities for connection, outreach, and discipleship.

The development of new pickleball courts at Idlewild Baptist Church is one example of how generosity is being translated into ministry impact, using recreation as a bridge to build relationships, strengthen community, and create opportunities for Gospel conversations.

We are grateful for the faithful support that allows the Foundation to invest in projects that help people connect with one another and experience the love of Christ in meaningful ways.

09/08/2026

There is a purpose for everything God entrusts to us.

Too often we view His blessings only through the lens of our own needs, happiness, or success. But God's gifts were never meant to stop with us.

Every resource, every ability, every opportunity, and every blessing is also an invitation to serve, encourage, and impact others for His glory.

A timely reminder for all of us.