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FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE TO GIVE AN ANNIVERSARY OFFERING TOWARD BFWC'S FUTURE MINISTRY!
OUR STORY BEGAN HERE
BEFORE THERE WAS A CAMPUS,
THERE WAS A CALLING.
Before there were generations of families, ministries, conferences and outreaches, there was a small white building at 3002 W 10th Street. In 1961, believers gathered with faith in their hearts and a vision for what God could do.
They could not see 65 years
into the future...but God could.
65 YEARS • ONE FAITHFUL GOD
A STORY CARRIED FROM
GENERATION TO GENERATION.
1960s
Laying the foundation with faith and prayer.
1970s -1990s
Growing in numbers.
Growing in faith.
2000s - 2010s
Expanding our reach.
Strengthening our purpose.
Today
Equipping leaders.
Transforming lives.
Impacting our community.
THOSE WHO CARRIED THE TORCH
WE HONOR THE SHEPHERDS
WHO SERVED THIS HOUSE
1961
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3
5
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REV. DONALD FRIAR
Don & Betty Friar
1961-1968
Laid the foundation with faith & vision
REV. STERLING PROCK
Sterling & Helen Prock
1969-1970
Advanced the mission with commitment.
REV. ROGER DOWD
Roger & Carolyn Dowd
1991-1994
Guided the church through a season of
transition and trust.
REV. RUSSELL HYLTON
Russell & Beverly Hylton
1999-PRESENT
Leading with vision, building with excellence,
believing for the future.
27 YEARS OF PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
2
REV. FLOYD J. COOTS
1968-1969
Continued the work with dedication.
4
REV. CLAUDE COBB
Claude & Barbara Cobb
1970-1991
Strengthened the church for more than two decades of growth and ministry.
6
REV. ED SKILES
Ed & Linda Skiles
1994-1999
Prepared the way for a new season
of expansion.
2026
GENERATIONS OF BETHEL
BUILDINGS HOUSE MINISTRY
PEOPLE ARE THE MINISTRY
"For 65 years, BFWC has been a place where lives have been changed, families have been strengthened, and generations have encountered the love and grace of God. Through every season, God has remained faithful, using this ministry to reach children, teenagers, adults, and families with the hope of Jesus. For so many of us, BFWC is more than a church—it is a place filled with memories, friendships, answered prayers, and moments that have shaped who we are. It is the place where we can look back and simply say, “This is where I met Jesus.” As we celebrate 65 years, we celebrate not just what God has done, but what He is still going to do through BFWC for generations to come." ~ Ricky & Paula Butterfield
BETHEL STORY
"This church became family to us when we prayerfully came while seeking God's divine direction in our lives. From the first service, we knew this was Home. BFWC has been a place of healing, restoration, loving correction, stretching and alignment. We're proud to be in covenant with what God is doing in and through His people and excited to see all that God has in store for our faith, families and futures while we're building His kingdom together!" ~ Will & Lyndsi Roush
BETHEL STORY
"I was raised here…and now my children are growing here. I first came to BFWC as a middle schooler, just beginning to understand what it meant to have a true relationship with God. Through summer camps, VBS, Wednesday night worship, band classes, friendships, and so many moments in between, this church helped shape my faith and gave me memories I’ll carry forever. Now, there’s something so special about watching my own children learn the same Bible stories, build friendships of their own, and skip down the very same hallways that hold so many of my childhood memories. What a full-circle blessing to celebrate 65 years of Maturing in Christ, Reaching in Love. I was raised here…and now my children are growing here." ~ Darius Price
BETHEL STORY