ABOUT BETHEL

Rooted In Scripture Disciple Making Gender Inclusive Christ Centered “...ethnicity no longer matters, status no longer matters, gender no longer matters...for you Christians are all one in Christ Jesus -Galatians 3:28.”

ABOUT BETHEL

WHAT TO EXPECT AT BETHEL

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From the outside, Bethel Church is often described as a “little, country church,” but inside you’ll meet a congregation that is vibrant, interesting, and engaging their world. Situated in the midst of several distinct neighborhoods, Bethel is uniquely positioned to model for the community that

“ethnicity no longer matters, status no longer matters, gender no longer matters...for you Christians are all one in Christ Jesus

[Galatians 3:28].”

Bethel is a diverse religious community affiliated with the American Baptist Churches in the USA. Even so, there are certain values as Christians, and particularly as Baptist Christians that Bethel Church cherishes.

DISTINCTIVES

Rooted In Scripture

At Bethel we root ourselves in the pages of the Bible, and believe that these stories of God’s life with humankind shape and form us as believers and a community of faith.

Disciple Making

Bethel takes seriously the charge of Christ to make disciples. We want to see people thrive in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and seek to empower believers to know and live out their own unique, Christian calling.

Gender Inclusive

Men and women work cooperatively in the cause of Christ at Bethel Church. We believe that God calls and equips all people for service, and that gender has no bearing on one’s ability to do Christ’s work.

Christ Centered

Jesus Christ is the center of our faith. The life, death and resurrection of Christ teach us God’s way in the world. In the life of Jesus, God models human life as God intended us to live it.

Soul Freedom

We believe that accepting or rejecting Jesus is a decision that each person must make for themselves. We believe that a healthy relationship with Jesus enhances our lives, and at Bethel developing a healthy relationship with God and others is at the heart of what we do.

Religious Freedom

Baptists have believed and taught that the state must not dictate to the church, nor the church to the state. We believe strongly that Christians should both run for office, and pray for their leaders in government. We believe that every person is responsible to God for his or her own religious beliefs and practice. We do not presume to dictate to any individual or church the way in which they worship.

Bible Freedom

Bethel Church believes that each person has the right and obligation to understand God’s word. We do not worship the Bible, but we believe the Bible reveals both God and humankind. We believe scripture has authority in the lives of God’s people and we consider it a sacred book.

Church Freedom

Bethel Church is self governing, choosing it’s own leadership and managing it’s own affairs and inner life. It is free to develop as led by the Spirit of God and the Scriptures. We see ourselves as part of the larger Body of Christ which includes Christians everywhere.

Bethel Church on an autumn day.