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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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Baptist Children's Village and Family Ministries

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Providing at risk children and families with hope and a strong foundation for their future. Our Headquarters are located in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

The Baptist Children's Village has been caring for Mississippi children since 1897 and has grown to a 7-campus, statewide ministry, providing the best possible residential care for about 300 children every year. Because the needs of children and their families have changed drastically since those early days, we continually evaluate this ministry to meet these ever-changing needs, always maintaining the primary focus of our founding father--to show Christ's love to children and families. The Baptist Children's Village is the official child care agency of The Mississippi Baptist Convention.

11/04/2026

Recently, our residents at Dickerson Place had the opportunity to attend Fields of Faith, a countywide gathering held at Brookhaven High School!

What made this experience even more special was hearing our very own Case Manager, Daniel Ridgway, share the Word of God as the guest speaker!

We are grateful that the children in our care have the opportunity to see Daniel faithfully serve the Lord, not only through his role as their Case Manager, but also by proclaiming the Gospel to their peers and the surrounding community.

Two different roles, one shared purpose: pointing others to Christ!

11/03/2026

At Baptist Children’s Village & Family Ministries, our Houseparent Missionaries do more than provide a place to call home. Each day, they faithfully answer the Lord’s calling to love, nurture, and point the children in their care toward Christ.

During the Mississippi Sending Celebration, we had the privilege of commissioning Parrish and Hannah Red (Reedy Acres Campus Mission Field), Ken and Monique Woodward ( India Nunnery Campus Mission Field), and Michelle Thompson (Powell Walley Campus Mission Field) as Mississippi Baptist Missionaries. This special time served as a reminder that the work taking place within our cottages is more than a job. It is a ministry with an eternal purpose.

We are deeply grateful for our Houseparent Missionaries and their willingness to serve the Lord through the everyday moments of caring for children. Through their words, actions, and faithful example, they have the opportunity to reflect the love of Christ and make a lasting difference in young lives.

Please join us in thanking God for these missionaries and praying for them as they continue serving the children and families entrusted to their care!

11/02/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of Joel Williams, beloved husband of Celeste Williams, who serves as the Case Manager at our Reedy Acres Campus.

Celeste is a cherished member of our BCV&FM family, and our hearts grieve alongside her. As we are reminded in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, our Heavenly Father is the God of all comfort, who comforts us in our affliction.

We ask our BCV&FM family to join us in surrounding Celeste, their precious baby Rosie, and their entire family with love and prayer. May they experience the Lord's presence, peace, and comfort in the days ahead.

10/31/2026

Most of us have heard the saying, “iron sharpens iron.” For communicators, that often looks like writers sharpening writers, photographers sharpening photographers, or even seasoned professionals mentoring young professionals and students. I am so grateful for Baptist Communicators Association and their efforts to encourage excellence in our pursuit to share all that God is doing in the ministry. We benefit from many who God places in our sphere, and I am thankful for these fellow communicators and all the ways they challenge us to be better.

10/30/2026

What a wonderful evening celebrating all the Lord is doing through Baptist Children’s Village and Family Ministries!

During the 2026 BCV&FM Celebration of Hope Dinner at the Mississippi Southern Baptist Convention, we had the joy of sharing how God continues to work through our ministry. From hearing real-life stories of His faithfulness to hearing from our Houseparent Missionaries, the evening was filled with encouragement, prayer, fellowship and laughter!

To everyone who joined us, thank you! We are grateful you took the time to celebrate with us and learn more about the work God is doing through BCV&FM.

What a blessing it is to serve alongside so many faithful supporters who share our heart for bringing the hope of Jesus Christ to at-risk children and families!

10/28/2026

Our Reedy Acres Campus residents have been staying busy enjoying the activities they love, and we are grateful for the dedicated staff members who help make these moments possible!

Recently, Houseparent Missionaries Kevin and Julie Powell took a few of our boys to the park, the Water Valley Homecoming Parade, and soccer practice. Meanwhile, the girls were getting ready for their pageants! Houseparent Missionary Hannah Red even took time on her day off to help the girls feel their best by doing their hair and makeup just the way they wanted.

These moments are just a small glimpse of the many ways our staff invests in the lives of our residents. Whether it's cheering them on from the sidelines, helping them prepare for a special occasion, or simply spending quality time together, our staff goes above and beyond to make sure our residents feel loved, supported, and encouraged.

We are so thankful for the entire Reedy Acres team and the many ways they work together to create meaningful experiences and lasting memories for the children in our care!

10/27/2026

At our Deanash Campus, Houseparent Missionaries Wendy and Rusty Stockman created a fun, memorable learning experience for our residents. They planned a sh*****ng trip to the Gulf Coast, where Rusty taught one of our residents, who had never visited the Gulf Coast, how to cast a net from the pier.

Our residents not only learned a new skill, but also saw God's magnificent creation on full display as they watched the sunset. We are so thankful for the time and planning that goes into these trips for our residents. We cannot thank our Houseparent Missionaries enough for all the work they do, both seen and unseen.

10/24/2026

At BCV&FM, we believe that continually growing in our knowledge, skills, and faith equips us to better love and serve the children and families entrusted to our care.

Recently, our Training Coordinator, Dr. Hope Beaver, visited our Powell-Walley Campus to lead Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) training. We are grateful for the time and intentionality she invests in equipping our staff to serve with greater understanding and compassion.

One staff member shared, “She really takes her time to discuss things thoroughly and make sure everyone understands. We look forward to her visiting our campus.”

What a blessing it is to have Dr. Beaver on our team! We are thankful for her dedication to helping our staff continue to grow as we serve the Lord through this ministry.

10/23/2026

Although our website is still temporarily down, our mission continues!

BCV&FM is still accepting referrals and remains committed to serving children and families across Mississippi.

If you or someone you know needs referral assistance, our team is here to help! Please reach out to our Intake Specialist, Obearia Key, at [email protected] or call our Support Center at 601.952.2422.

We appreciate your patience as we work to restore our website and are grateful for the opportunity to continue serving those in need!

10/22/2026

We are excited to recognize some of our Houseparent Missionaries at the Mississippi Sending Celebration! Will you be joining us?

Address

114 Marketridge Drive
Ridgeland, MS
39157

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16019522422

Website

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