Our Mission
At Bethany Baptist Church, our mission is to glorify God by making and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ through the faithful proclamation of His Word.
We are committed to worshiping God whole-heartedly, teaching the Scriptures faithfully, loving one another genuinely, serving our community compassionately, and sharing the gospel boldly with our neighbors and the nations.
Everything we do is rooted in the conviction that Jesus Christ is the hope of the world and that God's Word is sufficient to transform lives. Whether you are exploring Christianity for the first time, seeking a church home, or looking to grow in your walk with Christ, our desire is to help you know Him more deeply and follow Him more faithfully.
As a church family, we seek to be:
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Biblically Grounded -- Standing firmly on the truth and authority of God's Word.
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Christ-Centered -- Exalting Christ in our worship, teaching and daily lives.
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Gospel-Driven -- Proclaiming the good news of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.
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Disciple-Making -- Helping believers grow in spiritual maturity and obedience to Christ.
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Mission-Minded -- Taking the gospel to our community and supporting its spread around the world.
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Loving and Welcoming -- Reflecting the grace and truth of Christ in our relationships with one another and with those God brings through our doors.
Our prayer is simple: that God would use Bethany Baptist Church to make much of Jesus Christ and to help people belong, believe and become all that God intends them to be.
What We Believe
At Bethany Baptist Church, we believe that the Bible is God's inspired and authoritative Word and the foundation for all faith and practice. We are committed to preaching Christ, making disciples, and bringing glory to God through worship, fellowship, service, and evangelism.
The Scriptures
We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, inerrant, and fully sufficient Word of God. It is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice.
God
We believe there is one true and living God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are equal in deity, power, and glory.
Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died as the substitute for sinners, rose bodily from the grave, ascended to heaven, and will one day return in power and glory.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, regenerates those who trust in Christ, indwells every believer, and empowers Christians for holy living and faithful service.
Humanity and Sin
We believe mankind was created in the image of God but fell into sin through disobedience. As a result, all people are sinners by nature and choice and are separated from God apart from His saving grace.
Salvation
We believe salvation is the free gift of God, received by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Christ's death and resurrection provide the only basis for forgiveness of sins and eternal life.
The Church
We believe the Church is the body of Christ, composed of all true believers. We also believe in the importance of the local church, where believers gather for worship, fellowship, discipleship, prayer, and the proclamation of the gospel.
Baptism and the Lord's Supper
We believe Christ gave only two ordinances to His Church: believer's baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper or Communion. These ordinances do not save us but serve as visible testimonies of the gospel.
Marriage and the Family
We believe God created mankind as male and female and established marriage as the lifelong covenant union of one man and one woman. The family is God's foundational institution for human society.
Last Things
We believe Jesus Christ will personally return, the dead will be raised, and God will bring His purposes to completion. Believers will enjoy eternal fellowship with the Lord, while those who reject Christ will face eternal judgment.
While this summary reflects our core convictions, we recognize that sincere Christians may differ on certain secondary matters. Our unity is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ and in the authority of God's Word.
We'd love the chance to meet and speak with you -- and we look forward to seeing you soon at Bethany!