Beth-el Baptist Church

The passage quoted here is the revelation of the purpose and charge given by Jesus to every believer. Just as sure as it is a charge to every believer, it is certainly a charge to every church, which is a body of believers. The entire existence of the church is simply to fulfill this mandate of God; the GREAT COMMISSION.

Within this passage, Jesus clearly outlines the first aspect of the church’s mission, and that is to reach the lost world with them Gospel of Jesus Christ. Herein lays the basis for the first element of the vision statement “Saving the Sinner.” As a church, we must exhaust every resource in attempting to see lost people come to know Jesus Christ. Each member is responsible for actively participating in taking the message of salvation into this world that so desperately needs it. As we carry this message of salvation, we cannot be selective in who we share it with. We must share the Gospel to all people without regard for any of our differences. (color, culture, etc.)

The next element of the vision is “Sanctifying the Saved.” As we seek to see lost people come to know the saving power of Christ, we must be careful to not just become satisfied with simply seeing people come to Christ. After seeing them get saved, we must begin the process of teaching people how to live for Christ. This is simply making disciples of those who have been delivered. In the Great Commission Jesus says, “Teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you...” Remember the audience that Jesus is talking to. As He talks with these disciples, He tells them to teach others all the things that I have taught you. We have been charged to teach others how to walk with Jesus as we are walking with Him. This is teaching people how to live a live separate, or set apart, from the ungodliness of this world.

The final element of the vision is “Striving for the Savior.” To strive for something is to give your best effort to reach that goal. As Christians, our best effort should be given to glorify the name of Jesus in everything that we do. Therefore, the vision that God has given for this church is to “Strive for the Savior” in all that we do. No matter what it is, let us do it for the glory of God. Each day of our lives, we should strive to see our God be glorified. I Corinthians 10:31 teaches, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
and Striving for the Savior.”


Ministries
The following descriptions are meant to offer a general overview of the purpose and function of these ministries.

Deacon Ministry
The deacon ministry of BMBC hold the primary task of serving with the pastor and under his leadership: leading the church in the achievement of its mission; proclaiming the Gospel to unbelievers and teaching believers; and caring for the church’s members and other persons in the community.

Trustee Ministry
The trustee ministry of BMBC functions to hold “in trust” the church’s property. Upon a specific vote of the church, they shall have the power to buy, sell, mortgage, lease, or transfer church property. When the signatures of trustees are required, they shall sign legal documents related to church-approved matters.

Laymen Ministry
The laymen ministry is comprised of men 18 and up. This ministry works to offer the men of the church opportunities for ministry within and outside of the church. This ministry also works in conjunction with the various teaching arms of the church to offer training specific to the needs of a man’s life. The laymen ministry is responsible for 1) teaching missions to all men and boys; 2) Leading all men and boys to participate in missions activities, 3) providing organization and leadership for special projects of the church, and 4) providing and interpreting information regarding the work of the church and the denomination.

Deaconess Ministry
This ministry is comprised of the wives of all active deacons, and these women assist in the preparation of the Lord’s Supper Table, pre-baptism counseling of baptism candidates, visiting the sick and shut-in, and visiting newcomers to the community.

Mother’s Board Ministry
The mother’s board ministry is comprised of the women in our church age 60 and up. These women have the distinguished responsibility of nurturing the younger women in the church. Their wisdom, experience and commitment to Christ enable them to help the younger women grow in the faith. Their lives are models of the guidelines set forth in Titus 2:3-8.

Women’s Missionary Ministry
The Women’s Missionary Ministry works to provide training and enrichment for the women of BMBC who are above 35 years of age. This ministry is responsible for 1) teaching missions to all women and girls, 2) leading all women and girls to participate in mission activities, 3) providing organization and leadership for special projects of the church, and 4) providing and interpreting information regarding the work of the church and the denomination.

Young Matron Ministry
This ministry is offered to women ages 18-35. The purpose of this ministry is to 1) assure an ongoing, effective young adult program, ministering to the special needs of single and married women in the church and community; 2) evaluate the needs of young women in the church and community and work to develop and upgrade programs to meet the observed needs.

Youth Ministry
This ministry leads the church in 1) planning, conducting and evaluating a comprehensive program of Christian Education; 2) developing training projects such as camps, retreats, and study seminars for youth within the church. This ministry is unique in that it trains youth to accept and perform their full responsibilities by providing training opportunities that allow youth to gain added knowledge in the specific area of training

Music Ministry
The Music Ministry functions to enhance the worship services of Beth-el. This ministry is designed to prepare its participants to lead the song service for the collective worship of the church. The Music Ministry is comprised of three choirs (Gospel Choir, Male Chorus and Youth Choir). These various choirs are taught by the Minister of Music in order to offer a well-prepared musical presentation during the collective worship of the church. This ministry is vital to the effectiveness of worship, because music is such an integral component of worship.

Usher Ministry
The Usher Ministry serves to maintain order within the worship services of the church. Participants in this ministry are taught the various signs of ushering in order to perform their duties effectively. This ministry is vital to the church in that it assists the pastor and membership in carrying out a “smooth” collective worship.


Food Service Ministry
The food service ministry works to prepare and serve meals that are shared during the fellowship of the church. Events such as funerals, luncheons, and fellowships for special events are coordinated and carried out by the Food Service Ministry. Participants in this ministry must have a heart of service in order to work effectively in such an area.

Transportation Ministry
This ministry is to provide the program and personnel for the transportation of children, the elderly, handicapped and others who may need transportation to or from any church program or activity.

Pastor’s Aid Ministry
This ministry functions to aid the pastor and his family spiritually through prayer and financially with gifts.

Evangelism Ministry
This ministry works to make sure that Bethel is a Great Commission Church. This ministry works outside the four walls of the church to reach the lost within the surrounding community. Participants in this ministry must undergo special training in how to share their faith. These classes are scheduled and conducted by the pastor as the need to train new workers in this ministry arises.

Compassion Pantry
The Compassion Pantry is a ministry of Beth-el aimed at meeting the physical needs of those who do not have sufficient food. This ministry collects and organizes the canned goods that are donated to the church. These goods are then disbursed to people in need as those needs are presented to the church.

Clothes Closet
Much like the Compassion Pantry, this ministry is aimed at meeting the physical needs of others. The clothing items that are donated to the church are organized and disbursed to the needy as those needs are made known to the church.

Christian Education Department
The Christian Education Department of Beth-el works to plan and organize specific training opportunities for the membership of the church. Representatives from the Sunday School, Nurturing Baptist Churches, Deacon Ministry and the pastor work on the Christian Education Committee.

Sunday School
As the name implies, the Sunday School is a ministry that meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. This is a teaching arm of the church that works from a nationally structured curriculum and carries students through the Bible. Classes in Sunday School are divided by age and offer age sensitive teaching.

Morning Worship: 8:00 am
& 10:45 am
Sunday School: 9:30 am
Children’s Church: 2nd
Sundays at 10:45 am
Mid-Morning Bible Study:
Wednesdays 11:00 am
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study:
Wednesdays 6:30 pm