Sharing a love for Christ Jesus.

Abundant Life is open to all, no matter your faith background or where you are in your spiritual journey. Worship is at 9:30am Sundays.

Making waves.

Originally organized as First Baptist Church of Wilmington, Abundant Life shares a rich history as a Gospel focused church in Wilmington, MA.

We are raising the next Christian leaders.

Since its founding in 1982, Abundant Life’s Christian School has offered educational programs for families seeking a Christ-centered school experience. Our Learning Center offers infant through pre-kindergarten childcare, while our elementary and middle schools enroll students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.

At Abundant Life Christian School, we take the responsibility of raising the next generation of servant leaders very seriously. We are a non-denominational Christian school with a unique focus on academics, faith and community. Our school delivers a Christ-centered college preparatory education which enables students to study God’s Word and experience His connection in all areas of learning.

Ministry Milestones

  • Our Beginning

    1954

    In 1954, after much prayer and the blessing of First Baptist Church of Reading, Jack and Helen Moore, Jud and Jennie Arbo, and Eliot and Irene Castillo started a church plant in Wilmington.

    Incorporated in 1956, First Baptist Church of Wilmington was founded as an evangelical church in Wilmington.

  • Overgrowth

    April 10, 1966

    After renting Wilmington’s Grange Hall for a period, the First Baptist Church purchased the property at 173 Church Street.

    A special building project was started to add a sanctuary, as well as rooms for adult discipleship and children’s Sunday School.

  • Abundant Life

    1982-1983

    In 1982, Pastor Everett Reed and members of the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Wilmington established Abundant Life, a discipleship-focused school, emphasizing quality education from a Christian perspective.

    For many years, Abundant Life operated out of the rented Boutwell School location, a former Wilmington public school building. During this time the nursery school developed into an infant to Pre-K daycare and earned an excellent reputation in the community.

  • Construction of new building

    A New Home

    1990-1996

    Throughout its time at the Boutwell School, Abundant Life experienced significant growth and filled the building. First Baptist Church of Wilmington desired to continue growing the school and added a Christian Education wing as a permanent space for classrooms

    Ground was broken in June 1996 and the 21,000 sq. ft. addition was completed in 3 months. The new building continues to house K-8 classrooms and nursery to Pre-K areas.

  • Today

    2008-Today

    First Baptist Church of Wilmington changed its name to Abundant Life to include all parts of the ministry: Church, Learning Center, and School.

    Abundant Life has continued to grow, adding new programming and expanding educational opportunities for children and their families. We remain committed to sharing the Gospel with others and engaging our local communities.

Our Values

  • Our Mission

    We exist to love God, love others, and make disciples. As we prayerfully connect and build relationships with people, we will show and tell the Good news of God’s loving forgiveness and help to guide people to an initial and growing relationship with God through Christ.

  • Our Vision

    To glorify God by helping people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

  • Our School & Learning Center

    Glorifying God in partnership with families and churches to equip students as leaders who think critically, grow spiritually, and develop relationally.

What We Believe