Bethel Evangelical Free Church of Fairmont, Minnesota
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Who we are, Bethel's Purpose, Statement of Faith and Philosophy
Small Group Bible Studies
Adult Ministries
Youth Ministries, Youth Group
Children's Ministries, Sunday School, Awana, Nursery, more
 

First Time to Bethel?

Overview of Bethel:

Nursery
Nursery is available across from the church library, babies through age 3. More info about the nursery is here. There are two places in the church to change a diaper –
in the nursery on the upper floor and in the Family Bathroom located next to the 2 year old Sunday School (look for the green flag) in the basement.

Sunday School
Sunday School is available throughout the entire year for ages 2 through adults. It is held in between services during the school year and after the service during the summer. Maps are located around the church for directions to classrooms. More information on our Adult Bible Fellowships, which is what we call adult Sunday School, here.

Communion
We offer communion service the first Sunday of each month.

Baptism
Baptism services are available through-out the year and are generally held as special services on Sunday afternoons. Contact Pastor Rich if you are interested in being baptized.

What We Believe, in a Nutshell
Bethel Ev. Free affirms the 12-point doctrinal statement of the Evangelical Free Church of America. This statement of faith includes the inerrancy of Scripture, the Trinity, the virgin birth, the sinlessness and deity of Christ, the atoning death and resurrection of Christ, His imminent return and salvation by grace through faith alone. More on our beliefs here.

What does "Evangelical Free" mean?

Evangelical - refers to our commitment to the proclamation of the Gospel, and to the authority of the Scriptures as the only safe and sufficient guide to faith and practice. 

Free - refers to the autonomy of local churches, as well as to the congregational form of government. Evangelical Free Churches depend upon active participation of lay people in their decisions and ministries.

Church Organizational Structure
The church is congregationally governed. The organizational structure includes pastoral leadership, Board of Deacons, Board of Deaconesses, Board of Trustees, Board of Missions, elders, staff and many ministry teams that oversee the many ministries of the church. The nominating committee reviews and nominates individual members to ministry team positions and offices for the coming year. All nominees must be approved by the Board of Deacons and the congregational members at our congregational meetings (held twice per year).

Church Membership
Church membership is open to any Christian believer who desires to faithfully follow the Lord and identify with our local church. We offer membership classes at least twice per year for those interested in obtaining membership. Contact Pastor Steve to sign up for a class. After completing the class you will be interviewed by church elders. Your names are then submitted for approval at the next congregational meeting.

 

Missions and Missionaries
Bethel Staff and Leadership, Lay Ministry
Resources and Links


KJLY Christian Radio

The Sentinel Newspaper of Fairmont, Minnesota

Fairmont, Minnesota Website



 

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Bethel Ev. Free Church of Fairmont, Minnesota