Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel's stated mission is to glorify God by inviting people to follow Jesus, making disciples and encouraging them to journey with the church family as they grow in faith, with a vision to be unified in Christ and to see the world transformed by the gospel. Its core values are preaching and teaching the whole Word of God, worship and prayer, discipleship toward Christ-likeness, fellowship under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, and proclaiming the gospel to the community and the world. The church belongs to the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada and points to FEB Central's statement of faith.
Bethel Baptist Church is a Fellowship Baptist congregation on Victoria Terrace in Fergus. The church says it has been part of the community for many years, though its website does not give a founding date. It is listed in the FEB Central church directory and in the Township of Centre Wellington’s places-of-worship directory under the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches.
The lead pastor is Andrew Cheeseman, supported by elders who lead children’s and youth ministry, a board chair, an administrative assistant and a biblical counsellor. Bethel describes church as a place of connection and community, and its weekly life includes Bible studies, breakfasts and family events alongside Sunday worship, youth programs and children’s ministry. Worship is in English.
What to expect
The church describes its gatherings as inspiring music, relevant teaching and warm fellowship, and invites visitors to come as they are. Sunday services last about an hour, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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