who is bethel

Bethel Baptist Church

About Us

Our Mission: Joyful Gospel Advancement

Mission Statement:

“Glorifying God by proclaiming His Word, building Christ-centered community, developing servant leaders, sharing the Gospel near and far, and multiplying disciples and Christ-centered churches.”

Proclaim His Word (2 Timothy 4:2)
Build Christ-centered community (Hebrew 10:24-25)
Develop servant leaders (Matthew 20:26-28)
Share the Gospel near and far (Acts 1:8)
Multiply disciples and Christ-centered churches (Matthew 28:19-20)

Core Values:

1. Rooted in God’s Word (Rooted)

Preach the Bible verse by verse, delivering the full counsel of God with clarity and conviction (Acts 20:27)
Equip leaders to faithfully teach and apply Scripture, ensuring God’s Word remains the foundation of all we do (2 Timothy 2:2)

2. Servant-Hearted Leadership (Lead)

Mentor and inspire others by modeling Christ-like, servant-hearted leadership (John 13:15)
Meet practical needs with joy and love, reflecting the Gospel in action (Phillipians 2:4-5)

3. Thriving in Community (Community)

Gather regularly to encourage one another, grow in faith, and spur each other on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Care intentionally for all, including the vulnerable and those unable to gather, showing the love of Christ in every situation (James 1:27)

4. Reaching the World for Christ (Impact)

Reach your community through meaningful outreach, events, and relationships that point people to Jesus (Matthew 5:16)
Partner with missionaries and ministries to advance the gospel regionally and globally, sharing in Christ’s mission to make disciples of all nations (Romans 10:15)

5. Multiplying Disciples and Christ-Centered Churches (Multiply)

Train and send leaders equipped to plant and shepherd healthy, gospel-driven churches (2 Timothy 2:2)
Commit resources and prayer to establish vibrant, Christ-centered communities locally and globally (Acts 2:42)

We are a Reformed, Elder-led, Congregational, Baptist Church. If you have no idea what that means: don’t worry. We’d love to meet you and explain more about who we are.

We love God. We love to talk about the great news that His son, Jesus Christ died for sinners. We are passionate about learning His Word, the Bible. We strive to live as followers of Jesus.

Historically, followers of Christ have summarized their beliefs about the core teachings of the Bible into “Creeds” or “Statements of Faith.”

To better understand what we believe, see the Baptist Faith and Message and the New Hampshire Confession. We also have a video series explaining our Church Polity.

If you are interested in understanding more deeply our church government, please read our Bethel Church Covenant and our Constitution. When you become a member here this is what you are agreeing to, both with our Lord and with the people of the congregation.

If you have questions or would like to discuss any of our documentation, please contact our office to schedule a time to meet with an Elder.

This is the covenant we have with one another and the Lord at Bethel Baptist Church,

Having, as we trust, been brought by divine grace to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and to give up ourselves to him, and having been baptized upon our profession of faith, in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, we do now, relying on His gracious aid, solemnly and joyfully renew our covenant with each other (Is 55:3; Jer 32:8; Eph 1:6; Heb 4:14).

We will work and pray for the unity of the Spirir in the bond of peace (Eph 4:3)

We will walk together in brotherly love, as becomes the members of a Christian Church, exercise affectionate care and watchfullness over each other and faithfully admonish and entreat one another as occasion may require (Lev 19:17-18; Matt 18:15-17; Acts 2:42-47).

We will not forsake the assemling of ourselves together, nor neglect to pray for ourselves and others (Heb 10:25; Eph 6:18; 1 Thess 5:16-18; Jam 5:13-18).

We will endeavor to bring up such as may at any time be under our care, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and by a pure and loving example to seek the salvation of our family and friends (Eph 6:4; Phil 2:12-18; 1 Tim 4:14; 1 Pet 3:15).

We will rejoice at each others’ happiness and endeavor with tenderness and sympathy to bear each other’s burdens and sorrows (Gal 6:2)

We will seek, by Divine aid, to live carefully in the world, denying ungodliness and wordly lusts, and remembering that, as we have been voluntarily buried by batism and raised again from the symbolic grae, so there is on us a special obligation now to lead a new and holy life (Rom 8:4; 13:14; Gal 5:16; Eph 2:3, 1 Pet 2:11).

We will work together for the continuance of a faithful evangelical ministry in this church, as we sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines. We will contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations (Matt 28:18-20; Phil 1:5-7).

We will, when we move from this place, as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word (Heb 10:25).

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen.

Leadership

At Bethel, our leadership is derived from the biblical offices of elder and deacon found in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9.

Elders provide administrative and spiritual oversight, preaching and teaching, and pastoral care. Deacons assist both the elders and the church. While serving as examples of godly character, they meet the practical needs of our congregation and support work in a variety of ways. Some of these include the oversight of benevolence funds, hospital visits, care for the sick and facility maintenance.

Together, elders and deacons work to equip and care for our congregation as we grow in faith, serve one another, and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to the world.

Elders

Marty Beamer

Preaching Pastor

B.A. in Christian Ministry, Spurgeon College M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethics, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary