Bethel Church

3165 Saint Johns Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410.461.1235
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bethelchurch@hisway.org

Our Vision & Values

Bethel Church exists to Glorify God by Growing Christ-centered committed Christians who would become compassionate Kingdom workers.

By Christ-centered we mean first that we would come to understand that our hope of salvation and righteousness rests on the truth that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the only way to the father; and that because of that hope our lives would be lived in light of that incredible sacrifice. Our goal is that we would be thoroughly gospel centered in our understanding of salvation and our continued lives as Christians.
By committed Christians we mean that out of the knowledge and rootedness of that gospel truth we would grow more faithful, fruitful and fulfilled in our relationship with Christ. To be committed means that we are devoted to being disciples of Christ growing in discipline and the fruits of the Spirit to be more conformed to the image of Christ. It also means that we are committed to use the gifts, talents, passions and life experiences that He has given us, for His glory.
To become compassionate kingdom workers means that we are committed to using our gifts talents passions and life experiences for the specific purpose of fulfilling the great commission that was given the church of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. Our hope is to become Christians who would not only reflect Christ-like character but to serve in a Christ like manner. With the love and compassion that was evident in the life of Christ we are called to be the hands and the feet of Jesus in a broken sinful world. Our vision is to grow mature disciples of Christ who sacrificially serve our Lord because their hearts break at what breaks the heart of God.
To be a kingdom worker means that we are committed to expand God's kingdom in our:

Immediate circles of influence.
Community of faith: Bethel Church.
Local community.
Global community.

Our strategy is to provide ministries that connect people to:

The WORD. It is the word of God that transforms. Our strategy is to connect people with the life transforming power of the truths of God's Word in the ministry of preaching and inductive studies (small groups) so that it would bear fruit in our lives.
WORSHIP. When we experience God in authentic worship we cannot help but be changed. Our goal is to bring people to places and experiences that allow them to meet God in worship. It is the context of corporate worship that God reveals Himself in a powerful and personal way.
WALK with others. God has given us the church so that we would experience love and support as we continue in the Christian life. We all need encouragement and accountability to challenge us to follow Christ faithfully.
God's kingdom WORK. The church exists as an organization to help equip and mobilize God's people to fulfill God's commission in this world. Our goal is to place people in positions that enable them serve and utilize their spiritual gifts and passions.