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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
1
3
5
7
1961
REV. DONALD FRIAR
Don & Betty Friar
1961-1968
Laid the foundation with faith & vision
REV. STERLING 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
2026
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.
GENERATIONS OF BETHEL
BUILDINGS HOUSE MINISTRY
PEOPLE ARE THE MINISTRY
"This is where I met Jesus."
BETHEL STORY
"This church became family to us."
BETHEL STORY
"I was raised here...and now my children are growing here."
BETHEL STORY