Why we support Missoula 3:16

On Sunday, October 24, Bill Payne from Missoula 3:16 will be speaking here at Bethel. In my time here in Missoula, I have grown in my appreciation and respect for this wonderful organization. They are doing great work and in the midst of all the great works going on around the world, why does Bethel support Missoula 3:16? Three key reasons come to mind.  First, we believe that as the church we...

Pastor Ryan’s Ordination Service

On October 17, Pastor Ryan was officially ordained as a Pastor with the North American Baptist Conference. David Browning, Administrative Elder at Trinity Fellowship in Portland and a member of the NABNW executive team, issued a charge to both Ryan and Bethel. This was a wonderful day of encouragement as Bethel celebrated Pastor Ryan’s call to ministry. Podcast: Play in new window ...

Finding Joy In Life’s Trials – James 1:1-4, 12

Sometimes it seems as if life throws everything at us and we are just trying to keep our heads above water. Is that God’s desire or are we to see our trials from a different perspective.  Join us as we look at the book of James and what it teaches us about “Living Love Out” and finding God’s perspective in tough times. Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

What have I gotten myself into?

This coming Sunday, October 17, is an important day in my life and ministry. Together in front of family, friends, and our church body, I will be formally ordained to ministry. Webster defines “ordain” as “to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions.” It’s the body of Christ recognizing and confirming the call to ministry that God has placed on someone’s life. It is a setting...

The Miracle Gro of Faith

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. ~James 2:2-4 (ESV) Whenever I get sick with a cold or flu, I just want it to go away. I’ll send myself into a Ny-Quil induced oblivion all in the hopes that...