Community Involvement

Our vision is for the southeast side of Midland, Texas be an economically and educationally thriving part of the City of Midland.

Our mission is to develop the economic and educational avenues by which the people of the southeast side of Midland can thrive.

In order to bring the vision into fruition, Greater Ideal Baptist Church has implemented a two part strategy:

• The Family Life Center
• ICEED, Inc.

The Familiy Life Center has several features that contribute to the development of the community. They are:

Nadrean Mays Library
The functional and expanding library is stocked with both educational and spiritual resources. Students may utilize the library independently for research or study, or participate in the after school tutorial program.

Samuel Evans Chapel
The chapel/multi-purpose room is regularly used for meetings and bible study. It is also available for bridal and baby showers, and small wedding ceremonies.

Technology Center
This center has 10 Dell computers operating with the most current Microsoft software. The Family Life Center is able to offer the computers, as well as a printer, fax machine and internet access as a result of a partnership with Midland College. The center is open Monday - Saturday for research, e-mail and homework. Computer classes for all ages and levels are available to the public throughout the week.

Recreational/Exercise Facilities
The Family Life Center has extensive facilities for exercise and recreation, including a gym, weight room, and game room. These facilities are available at no cost to the public, and may be rented for private parties for a nominal fee.

Ideal Community Economic Education Development, Inc (ICEED) is the second part of the strategy for the productivity for the Southside of Midland, Texas. ICEED's focus is to:

• increase the number of jobs within the community
• provide decent, safe and affordable housing
• provide better child care for families
• improve relationships and spiritual development initiatives.