Q: How can I become a member of Bethel?
A: Our first and primary concern is that you know that you have eternal life through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you have a question about whether you’ve been saved, please visit the page on eternal life. If you are a believer, you are welcome as a member of Bethel. We receive new members in the following ways:
By Baptism. Everyone who joins Bethel must have first gone through believer’s baptism by immersion either at Bethel, or at a Baptist Church of like faith and order. If you’ve never been baptized as a believer, by immersion, by a Baptist Church of like faith and order, we would ask you to be baptized into our membership.
By Letter of Recommendation. If you have been baptized by immersion as a believer in another Baptist Church, we will simply ask your previous church for a letter of recommendation.
By Statement of Faith. If you’ve been baptized according to Bethel’s requirements but no record of your previous membership is available, you may join by affirming your faith in Christ and previous commitment publicly.
Q: What is expected of me as a member?
A: At Bethel, we hold church membership in high regard. While we respect the individual liberty of each believer before God, we expect that members will have committed themselves to the following:
Protecting Bethel’s unity by acting in love toward other members, refusing to gossip, and following the leaders. (Rom. 15:5, 19; 1 Pet. 1:22; Eph. 4:29; Heb. 13:17).
Sharing the responsibility by praying for its growth, inviting the unchurched to attend, and warmly welcoming those who visit. (1 Thess. 1:2; Luke 14:23; Rom. 15:7).
Serving in Bethel’s ministry by discovering my gifts and talents, being equipped to serve by my pastors, and developing a servant’s heart. (1 Pet. 4:10; Eph. 4:11-12; Phil. 2:3-4, 7).
Supporting Bethel’s testimony by attending faithfully, living a godly life, and giving regularly. (Heb. 10:25; Phil. 1:27; 1 Cor. 16:2; Lev. 27:30).
Q: What Bible version is used at Bethel?
A: As pastor, I use the King James Version of the Bible in my preaching and teaching ministry, but we do not hold to a “King James only” position. God has preserved His Word perfect and infallible throughout the centuries. We adhere to translations that accurately represent the original language of the Bible.
Q: What kind of music is endorsed by Bethel’s worship leadership?
A: At Bethel, our worship style tends to be more traditional. We blend favorite hymns and praise choruses to offer a worship service that is always Biblical in its content and Christ-honoring in its presentation.
Q: What is the style of preaching used at Bethel?
A: My personal calling from God is pastor/teacher. I preach and teach God’s Word. My goal is to make practical application of God’s message. We will do that by expository preaching, verse-by-verse studies of Bible books, and by preaching and teaching series on vital topics and issues, seeking to address key needs and grow us according to the truths of God’s Word. Every aspect of our ministry together is founded and guided by God’s Word.
Q: Can I have my wedding at Bethel? Can Pastor Mike perform the ceremony?
A: If you are considering asking to use Bethel’s building or for Pastor Mike to perform your wedding ceremony, please read Pastor Mike’s Wedding Policies.
There is a fee of $75 per building to non-members, and a contract must be signed with an agreement to pay for any damages incurred in connection with the ceremony. Further, all decorating and cleaning is the responsibility of the wedding party. No alcohol may be served on Bethel’s campus and no dancing will be permitted at a reception on Bethel’s property.