A church with a rich history and a clear purpose.
Since 1959, Bethany Church has been a place where people gather to worship Jesus, grow in faith, and care for others in everyday life.
Over the decades, God has used Bethany to shape families, raise up leaders, and build a lasting gospel witness in our community. While the years tell part of the story, our purpose remains the same: helping people become passionate followers of Jesus.
The mission stays clear, even as the years go by.
Bethany’s mission and vision shape everything we do — from Sunday worship and biblical teaching to discipleship, community, and reaching people in everyday life.
We exist to equip people to become passionate followers of Jesus.
Bethany Church exists to equip people to become passionate followers of Jesus who unselfishly, courageously, and intentionally reach people where they live, work, and play.
Reach people where we live, work, and play.
This vision keeps Bethany outward-focused. Our desire is not only to gather on Sundays, but to live out the gospel in the places God has already planted us every day of the week.
A legacy built over decades of faithful ministry.
Bethany’s story stretches across generations. Through different seasons and different leaders, the church has remained rooted in the work of making disciples and serving the community.
Bethany Church begins
Bethany Church was started in 1959, beginning a long history of gospel ministry in the community.
Pastor Saylor
Pastor Saylor was Bethany’s first pastor, serving for 4 years.
Pastor Shaffer
Pastor Shaffer served as Bethany’s second pastor for 7 years.
Bethany Christian School begins
In 1968, Bethany expanded its ministry by starting Bethany Christian School, extending its impact into Christian education for the next generation.
Pastor Lehman
Pastor Lehman became Bethany’s third pastor, serving for 7 years.
Pastor Guinn
Pastor Guinn served Bethany for 27 years, one of the longest pastoral seasons in the church’s history.
Pastor Branch
Pastor Branch served as Bethany’s fifth pastor for 20 years, faithfully leading the church through two decades of ministry.
Pastor Morsicato
Pastor Morsicato became Bethany’s sixth lead pastor after serving more than a decade as Next Gen Pastor.
Bethany’s ministry reaches beyond Sunday morning.
Bethany’s long-term impact is seen through multiple ministries that reach people of all ages in many different ways.
From Christian education to local outreach and global missions, that legacy continues to grow through the lives being shaped today.
Bethany’s story is not only something to look back on. It is something still being lived out through ministry, outreach, discipleship, and gospel impact in our community and beyond.
Bethany Christian School
Learn more about Bethany Christian School and its ministry to students and families.
Visit the school websiteBethany Christian Preschool
Explore Bethany Christian Preschool and the early learning environment offered to young children.
Visit the preschool websiteLocal & Global Impact
Bethany supports several national and international missionaries and is actively involved in outreach throughout the local community.
Learn more about missions