Welcome
Welcome to Bethlehem Baptist Church! Our hope is that no matter where you are coming from in your life, that you would join us in seeking your deepest joy and greatest satisfaction in Jesus Christ and in all that God promises to be for us, in and through him.
SERVICE TIMES
We offer worship services at 9am & 11am.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
720 13th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415<p>
Bethlehem Baptist Church is on the eastern edge of downtown Minneapolis, about two blocks southeast of the US Bank Stadium. If you’re coming on I-94 W from St. Paul, our main parking lot is immediately off the 7th Street exit. See more parking options below.
PARKING
What to Expect
We are eager for you to join us for a worship service! Our weekly gatherings are characterized by a desire to encounter the living God together in the context of prayer, singing, the preaching of God’s word, and fellowship with each other. Each week as we gather for corporate worship we celebrate the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Just inside the main entrance is a Welcome Desk staffed to help you with any questions you may have. We would be delighted to connect with you!
- A Spanish translation of the sermon is available during 9am service. Pick up a headset at the Welcome Desk to hear the translation. A livestream translation is available online. Learn about our Hispanic Ministry.
- Nursery care is available for children (birth–age 3 years) during worship services. A Nursing Mothers Room with a live video feed of the service is available during the worship services.
- Most Sunday School classes meet at 11am. (Nursery and Preschool are available at both 9am & 11am.) Some classes for adults meet year-round. Classes for children and youth are offered during the school year.
- Preview this weekend’s Order of Worship.
- Preview an interior map of Bethlehem.
Ministries
Sunday and midweek ministries encourage believers of all ages in their walk with God and strengthen our church body to “grow so that it builds itself up in love” (Ephesians 4:16).
We aim to employ a variety of musical forms and expressions from both the past and the present. Opportunities abound to reach out in our community of downtown Minneapolis. We welcome children ages birth–3 years to be cared for during worship services and special events. A team of caregivers leads children in age-appropriate playtime, shares God-centered stories and songs, and prays for each child. We are eager to partner with parents as we announce births & adoptions, host Child Dedication Services, and provide nursery care in hopes that even the littles ones among us will have a firm foundation for loving Jesus. In our programs for children in preschool and the elementary grades, we seek to point the next generation to find their joy in Jesus, to be students of God’s word, and to connect in the local church. We are eager to serve children and families through ... In Sunday School classes at 11am, a team of worship leaders, teachers, and small group leaders guide children in a variety of activities, encouraging them in the knowledge of Christ and his word. Through times of teaching and fellowship, we seek to lead Middle School students (Grades 6–8) to learn from God’s word, build relationships with one another, and connect to the local church. We seek to shepherd students through teaching, worship, and small group interaction in ... We aim to support and equip parents as they, by God’s grace, train their children’s hearts toward maturity in Jesus Christ. Through each facet of our ministry, we seek to point students to Jesus and an ever-increasing delight and maturity in him. Through times of teaching and fellowship, we seek to lead High School students (Grades 9–12) to learn from God’s word, build relationships with one another, and connect to the local church. We seek to shepherd students through teaching, worship, and small group interaction in ... We aim to support and equip parents as they, by God’s grace, train their children’s hearts toward maturity in Jesus Christ. Through each facet of our ministry, we seek to point students to Jesus and an ever-increasing delight and maturity in him. Bethlehem’s college ministry, Campus Outreach Minneapolis, ministers to students at four local colleges and universities. Through evangelism and discipleship, we aim to reach students with the gospel so that they leave college as mature followers of Christ with a commitment to the Great Commission. We have full-time Campus Outreach staff teams that minister to students on four metro-area campuses: CONTACT STAFF MINISTERING ON THESE CAMPUSES Learn more about Campus Outreach at Bethlehem. Campus Outreach Minneapolis [email protected] Phone: 612-217-2661 The Young Adult Ministry exists to provide a place for young adults to cultivate spiritual growth and community through regular gatherings, biblical teaching, prayer, accountability, and committed relationships within the wider church body. Monthly Gatherings Get Connected We desire to lead women to embrace the great assurance and hope of their identity in Jesus Christ and to claim and enjoy satisfaction in him. We treasure Christ together through prayer, study and application of the Word, fellowship, and serving one another. We are committed to raising up women who exemplify biblical womanhood to the glory of God. With the goal of helping our men treasure Jesus Christ above everything and grow together in him, we plan gatherings for men to be personally enriched and to strengthen the home, marriage, and family. Our guiding values are devotion to God, taking initiative, accepting responsibility, leading courageously, and adopting an eternal perspective. Our ministry to seniors is about coming together to celebrate the word of God, pray for one another, fellowship together, engage in the support missions, and finish well. We’d love to hear from you if you have a prayer request, would like to talk, or wish to set up a visit. Let us know if you have any questions related to our senior adult ministry! To connect, contact Keith Anderson (612-751-1446). The Downtown Campus Deacon Ministry exists to assist members and friends of Bethlehem whose circumstances demand more assistance than their existing conditions and community can provide. In these scenarios, Deacons will strive to work alongside existing support structures in order to facilitate cooperative care. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please email Nina Mariani and allow us to consider how our Deacon Ministry may be able to help.Worship & MusicWorship & Music - Downtown
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Central Contact
Resource Staff Center & Financial Office
720 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
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Join other young adults from Bethlehem on the 2nd Friday of each month for an encouraging time to connect. This gathering meets at 7pm and is hosted by various Bethlehem members.
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Jared Wass
Pastor for Small Groups, Downtown Brooke Ballard
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Keith Anderson
Ministerial Coordinator for Senior Adult MinistriesNeed Help?Deacon Ministry - Downtown